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“Bond Buyer’s Dilemma”

9 December, 2011 by Emme Kealey in Commentary

The economist Burton Malkiel, who happened to be my professor sophomore year in college (Spring 1970!), wrote an article in Wednesday’s Wall Street Journal entitled “Bond Buyer’s Dilemma” that made many of the same points that I have been making for the last year or so. ... read more...

Avoiding Panic

9 August, 2011 by Emme Kealey in Commentary

In yesterday’s Wall Street Journal Princeton economist and market commentator Burton Malkiel offered some wise words about the dangers of selling stocks in a panic: A strong dose of modesty is clearly in order. We all need to be aware of the limits of our ability to forecast future stock ... read more...

The case against investing in gold

14 March, 2011 by Emme Kealey in Commentary

The Wall Street Journal today features two investment advisors squaring off over the he pros and cons of investing in gold (click here to read it). There’s been a lot of this in the press lately. Where do I line up in these sorts of arguments? Probably in the I-wouldn’t-do-it camp. Why? Our ... read more...