Green Shoots
The bottom is in; that is our prediction. The course of recovery depends upon how expeditiously we contain the coronavirus epidemic in this country and to a lesser extent, around the [...]
Do’s and Don’ts of a Financial Panic
Financial panics are not new. There are many causes, but there are commonalities among them and some cumulative wisdom as how to handle them. Our Federal Reserve, Congress and state [...]
Buying Time
Last week, the Bull sent out a blog explaining how our authorities were and are taking draconian actions to buy time to stretch out the impact of the coronavirus epidemic. This is to better [...]
Buying Time
Draconian measures are being announced every day, both here in the U.S. and elsewhere, to deal with the spreading coronavirus epidemic. Unfortunately, many of these are damaging economic [...]
Oil Price War
It seemed remote that OPEC and Russia would engage in an oil price war. It is contrary to their self-interests but nevertheless that is what has happened. In last week’s blog [...]
Where are We?
Columbus, arriving in the New World, thought he knew where he was going, but he didn’t know where he was. In the stock market, we have embarked upon a correction, but we don’t [...]
March Madness
Riverplace Capital is offering a free financial plan (value $1500) for anyone during the month of March, not just for our clients. Information is powerful and knowing how well your needs are [...]
Keeping Your Head While Others Lose Theirs
Humans are social beings. They are greatly influenced by others. During crises, this predilection increases, especially when fear is involved. Fear is a very powerful human [...]
Shaky Ground
Despite recent resilience, internals of the U.S. stock market have continued to deteriorate. Money flows that turned negative in late December, have recently taken a dive. Speculation [...]