Ah, to be back in South America.  Long-time Trading Deck readers might recall that I spend a fair bit of time in Peru (see “Going Long Two Beaten Down Euro Stocks”).  When you marry a Peruvian, you don’t really have a choice. Not that I’m complaining.  I can say in all seriousness that I’ve never...Read More

With outstanding U.S. debt fast approaching 100% of GDP and budget deficits continuing to yawn stubbornly wide, the next president and congress will have some unpleasant decisions to make.  Spending will have to be cut.  But from where? Social Security and Medicare will come under debate, as will most discretionary spending.  But the elephant in...Read More

Listen to Charles Sizemore discuss the Social Security funding crisis, bonds vs. dividend stock investing and more with Dean Barber and Bud Kasper on Planning for Prosperity radio.  To listen, click here. Dean is a nationally-syndicated radio host and the principal of Barber Financial Group.Read More

With volatility erupting out of Europe again, investors are left to wonder: Is this an opportunity to buy at attractive prices all of those great stocks that “got away from you” in the first quarter run-up, or is it portent of nasty things to come? It would appear to be a little of both. Even...Read More

Listen to Peggy Tuck’s interview of Charles Sizemore on Mike Robertson’s Straight Talk About Money.  Charles discusses the pitfalls of bond investing and gives his thoughts on business development companies, among other topics.  Tune in here.Read More