Common Sense Investing

On this edition of Common Sense Investing we talk about hot sauce, the reincarnation of CDO's and we explore the state of the capital markets. We'll also give you some of our favorite stocks in the travel and industrial groups.

On this edition of Common Sense Investing we get ready for Superbowl Sunday by examining our options for the big day and with earnings season in full swing we will look at a few stocks that have reported already. Lastly, we'll share some of our best ideas at the moment

On today's episode of Common Sense Investing we look at 4 key ideas that may help you become a better investor. We looked at the traits of some of the most successful investors and found that they had several things in common.

This week we are doing part 2 of our annual forecast and during this episode we will focus on some of the equities we think may have good prospects for the coming year.

On this edition of Common Sense Investing we give you our thoughts on the big picture for the coming year. We talk about the economy and where we think you could find value over the next year.

On this edition of Common Sense Investing we talk about all the good news for the markets last week; trade deals with China, Mexico and Canada and a Central bank that did nothing. We also look at two different sectors of the market and give you our thoughts on both.

Over the Thanksgiving holiday break Common Sense Investing paid a visit to Adam Abrahams, a tax and estate planning attorney, to gain his insight on the current tax environment. Adam also shared some of his thoughts on issues affecting small businesses.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we look at what happens to the equity markets when a recession takes hold. We also take a contrarian look at Healthcare, REIT's and Utility stocks. Lastly, we discuss how much a retiree can spend out of their savings.

On today's episode of Common Sense Investing we look at the broad leadership and investor optimism which has taken the stock market to new highs. We also look at the streaming wars and how it might impact Disney. Lastly, we talk about Cisco and the importance of dividends.

On this edition of Common Sense Investing we take a look at how important the consumer is to the economy. We also talk about three of our favorite stocks that have just released their quarterly earnings reports.

One this episode of Common Sense Investing we look at the positives and the negatives facing the market today. We also talk about three stock ideas that you may want to research and see if they are appropriate for you. Lastly, we discuss the potential effects of market timing on an individuals portfolio.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we catch up on the state of the markets and share our thoughts on US Bancorp and ATT. We also take a look at Social Security and examine what we believe are some common misconceptions.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we look at what October might hold in store for the markets. We also talk about what really matters to the economy and investors- consumer spending and we will look at a few companies that have released earnings.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we talk about the online brokers moving towards zero commission trades and how that might affect retail investors. We also talk about Pepsi's latest earnings release and ponder whether there is any "fiz" left in the stock.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we take a brief look at the state of the markets and the economy. We'll also share with you, our ten rules that we think might make you a better investor.

On today's edition of Common Sense Investing we look at the Fed's latest move on interest rates. We will also talk about some defensive stocks that you may want to research. Lastly, we spend a few minutes on what the impact of higher oil prices could be.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we take a look at the current state of the markets and discuss owning growth stocks at value prices. We will also talk about the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia and the potential impact on the US economy. We will also give you one of our favorite ideas in the energy sector.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we talk about how a recession could be a self fulfilling prophecy. Recessions are not all the same and the best way to weather the storm is to be prepared.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we take a look at the implications of a low interest rate environment and how it may affect your portfolio. We also discuss the recent ruling against Johnson and Johnson in the Oklahoma opioid case.

On this episode we take a look at the current state of the stock market and some of the opportunities we see in dividend paying stocks. With dividend paying stocks we think it's important to consider not only the yield but also the grow and the affordability. We will also talk about one of our favorite companies that may have found an effective treatment for Ebola.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we look at the markets and give you a stock idea that you may want to consider for your portfolio. We also look at dividends and why they are important when calculating your total return.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we look at the recent decision by the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates and how that has impacted the markets. We also give you a few stock ideas that you can research and see if they might make sense for your portfolio

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we wrap up our three part series "Summer School" with a look at asset allocation. Now that you've done a financial plan and have started doing research on potential investment candidates; you need to decide on the appropriate asset allocation for you. We give you our thoughts on some of the things you need to consider when choosing how much to have in cash...

For the second session of summer school we take a look at some of the tools you can use when evaluating equities. We will give you our thoughts on common measures such as price to earnings ratios, book value and free cash flow.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we kick off Summer School; our series on the basics of saving and investing. Today we look at financial planning; why it's important, how to get started and some common mistakes we think people make when doing their planning