Barry Glassman, CFP®
For most of the past two years, investors have been pre-occupied with the fiscal catastrophe in Europe – and with good reason. However, the relative health of the world’s second…
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Just as with every month, traders focused particular attention on the March employment report, which was released after the markets closed for the week. It was fortunate that markets were…
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At the end of 2011, the Long-Term Refinancing Operation (LTRO) brought a modicum of stability to financial markets in Europe. When coupled with the “orderly” default of Greece, the situation…
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Letter to clients from Barry Glassman, CFP®, President By now, I’m sure you’re familiar with Greg Smith of Goldman Sachs who launched himself and his firm into the international spotlight…
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Fewer than 18 months ago, Meredith Whitney put municipalities on notice for their poor fiscal health. In a scathing 60 Minutes interview, Ms. Whitney declared there would be “hundreds of…
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Last week, two key reports on the state of the financial and consumer sectors were released. By all accounts, the consumer deleveraging cycle remains intact, despite an apparent willingness on…
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2012 is going to be a busy year. Not only because of the presidential election but also because by the end of the year it’s likely that many Americans will…
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The yield on Treasuries has long been considered risk-free because the likelihood that the government would default is perceived to be extremely low. But what if the actual yield is…
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Every few months, inflation or deflation resurfaces as the featured topic of discussion. There seems to be an even divide of individuals who believe inflation is a foregone conclusion and…
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Consumers are an integral cog in the American economic engine, but since the financial crisis hit its crescendo, consumers have been under high attack. By most traditional measures, the economy…
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