Economic Growth Slows for the 2nd Consecutive Quarter to Only 1.5%...

Vantage Point UPDATE: Intermediate-Term and Long-Term Trend Analysis

On Friday, July 27, the S&P 500 closed @ 1386, and that was...
  
    +4.4% ABOVE its 12-Month moving average which stood @ 1328.
    +4.7% ABOVE its 40-Week moving average which stood @ 1324.
    +3.3% ABOVE  its 10-Week moving average which stood @ 1342.


Therefore, the INTERMEDIATE-Term trend IS NEUTRAL 
and the LONG-Term trend is BULLISH.

Housing Starts Up, But Manufacturing Down...

Why You Need A Voice of Inspiration in Your Life...

Someone who pushes you, who makes you think. Who motivates you to get up and go, and try, and make things happen. You want to keep this person energized, and enthusiastic.

This is the voice of Inspiration.

Courtesy of Jessica Hagy - 6 People You Need In Your Corner - Forbes

The Top 20% Paid 94.1% of Income Taxes in 2009!

Who's not paying their fair share?

The Best Way To Save for College: Become Your Own Banker...

Vantage Point UPDATE: Intermediate-Term and Long-Term Trend Analysis

On Friday, July 20, the S&P 500 closed @ 1363, and that was...
  
    +2.9% ABOVE its 12-Month moving average which stood @ 1324.
    +3.2% ABOVE its 40-Week moving average which stood @ 1321.
    +2.2% ABOVE its 10-Week moving average which stood @ 1333.


Therefore, the INTERMEDIATE-Term trend IS NEUTRAL 
and the LONG-Term trend is BULLISH.

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The Shale Gas Revolution Bodes Well Growth & Productivity...

Vantage Point UPDATE: Intermediate-Term and Long-Term Trend Analysis

On Friday, July 13, the S&P 500 closed @ 1357, and that was...
  
    +2.6% ABOVE its 12-Month moving average which stood @ 1312.
    +3.0% ABOVE its 40-Week moving average which stood @ 1293.
    +1.9% ABOVE its 10-Week moving average which stood @ 1349.


Therefore, the INTERMEDIATE-Term trend IS NEUTRAL 
and the LONG-Term trend is BULLISH.

The Richest 10% of Americans: What They Make & What They're Worth...

What The Richest 10% of Americans Make... 

 The average income of the richest 10% of Americans fell         -5.3% from 2007 to 2010, dropping from $216,800 to $205,300. 

What The Richest 10% of Americans Are Worth...

The average net worth of the richest 10% of Americans increased +1.9% from 2007 to 2010, rising from $1.172 million to $1.194 million. 

Source: Federal Reserve

Retire On Your Terms: Why Index Annuities Make Sense for Mrs. Louise Bridges...

Poster of The Day: New Health Care Reform Plan Explained...

Employment Climate Continues to Disappoint...

Vantage Point UPDATE: Intermediate-Term and Long-Term Trend Analysis

On Friday, July 6, the S&P 500 closed @ 1355, and that was...
  
    +2.4% ABOVE its 12-Month moving average which stood @ 1323.
    +3.3% ABOVE its 40-Week moving average which stood @ 1312.
    +1.6% ABOVE its 10-Week moving average which stood @ 1333.


Therefore, the INTERMEDIATE-Term trend IS UP 
and the LONG-Term trend is BULLISH.

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Inflation Persists On It's Downward Path: +2.3% Year-Over-Year

Vantage Point UPDATE: Intermediate-Term and Long-Term Trend Analysis

On Friday, June 29, the S&P 500 closed @ 1362, and that was...
  
    +3.4% ABOVE its 12-Month moving average which stood @ 1317.
    +4.2% ABOVE its 40-Week moving average which stood @ 1307.
    +1.8% ABOVE its 10-Week moving average which stood @ 1338.


Therefore, the INTERMEDIATE-Term trend IS NEUTRAL 
and the LONG-Term trend is BULLISH.