Slope of Hope Blog Posts
Slope initially began as a blog, so this is where most of the website’s content resides. Here we have tens of thousands of posts dating back over a decade. These are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on any category icon below to see posts tagged with that particular subject, or click on a word in the category cloud on the right side of the screen for more specific choices.
Another Week, Another Warning
Another Week, Another Warning
As the cyclical bull market that started in March 2009 has ground on, it seems that every week we’ve had warnings about its imminent end. On Friday, Market Watch columnist Michael Sincere weighed in with “Seven Signs We’re Near A Top”. To save you a click, here is a sample of Mr. Sincere’s analysis: (more…)
Spotlight on ETFs (Part One)
Two Point Six Million
There are bubbles everywhere, and just about the only one indirectly benefiting me is the one in Palo Alto residential real estate. I bought my house in 1991 for about 15% of its current value, and the market could utterly crash around here and I wouldn’t feel a thing. The people paying five, six, or seven million dollars for a house (not a mansion………a house) could be deeply regretting their decision down the road. (more…)
