Barry Glassman, CFP®

Let the Central Bank Games Begin

Prior to the global financial crisis, many central banks were a misunderstood relic of the economic system. Since the crisis began, however, central banks became an integral part of the…

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Budding Inflation Concerns

While it is difficult to argue that inflation is officially a concern for the US, there is no doubt that inflation is heading higher. In each of the past three…

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How Can You Protect Your Retirement in Volatile Times?

Barry Glassman shares his advice about protecting your retirement during volatile markets with CNBC award-winning journalist Sharon Epperson.  March 15, 2011 Click here to view video.      

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Beware The Commodity Costs of March

It should be no surprise to consumers that crude oil prices have a strong impact on day to day gasoline prices, but that relationship has not always been as strong…

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Obama’s Proposed Budget – Fact Meets Fiction

President Obama’s proposed fiscal year 2012 budget was unveiled to a resounding thud. Highlights include a proposed deficit of $1.101trln in fiscal year 2012, or 7.0% of GDP.  Long-term, the…

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Will Higher Interest Rates Save Retirement for Seniors?

Barry Glassman, CFP talks to Mark Miller of Reuters about how rising interest rates could yield a big change in retirement security. Will higher interest rates save retirement for seniors?…

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Will Rising Interest Rates Help Retirees?

Barry talks to Becky Quick, host of CNBC’s Squawk Box about interest rates and their potential affect on investors and the recovering housing market. December 17, 2012.  Click here to…

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Step Right Up And Guess The S&P

For many strategists, it is never too early to start predicting the future. In this instance, the annual ritual of S&P price targets is already in full gear for 2011.…

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