How QE Screwed an Entire Generation
by smaulgld
on 12 Jan 2014
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http://smaulgld.com/millennial Failure provides opportunity for new entrants. QE and bailouts, on the other hand, keep economic losers entrenched. It is this dynamic that has kept economic opportunities from millennials. ...
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Why Gold and Real Estate are NOT Investments
by smaulgld on 24 Jun 2013 38 comments, latest 10 years ago
Warren Buffet is famous for his criticism of gold as an investment. He might as well argue that stamp collecting is not a team sport. Gold is not an ...
by smaulgld on 24 Jun 2013 38 comments, latest 10 years ago
Warren Buffet is famous for his criticism of gold as an investment. He might as well argue that stamp collecting is not a team sport. Gold is not an ...
Waiting and Waiting For Gen Y to Form Households
by smaulgld on 15 Sep 2013 47 comments, latest 11 years ago
Waiting For The Great Pumpkin One supposed key to the continuation of the housing "recovery" is the formation of households by Gen Y- that glorious moment when we will ...
by smaulgld on 15 Sep 2013 47 comments, latest 11 years ago
Waiting For The Great Pumpkin One supposed key to the continuation of the housing "recovery" is the formation of households by Gen Y- that glorious moment when we will ...
2014 Predictions
by smaulgld on 31 Dec 2013 41 comments, latest 9 years ago
Here is how we see it. http://smaulgld.com/prediction Where do you think interest rates and house prices are headed in 2014?
by smaulgld on 31 Dec 2013 41 comments, latest 9 years ago
Here is how we see it. http://smaulgld.com/prediction Where do you think interest rates and house prices are headed in 2014?
Can Real Estate Return to its "Normal" 2005/06 Levels?
by smaulgld on 10 Jul 2013 42 comments, latest 11 years ago
“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven..†― John Milton, Paradise Lost As the real estate market ...
by smaulgld on 10 Jul 2013 42 comments, latest 11 years ago
“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven..†― John Milton, Paradise Lost As the real estate market ...
Four True Statements that Tell Us the Housing Recovery is Over
by smaulgld on 29 Aug 2013 55 comments, latest 11 years ago
“Mortgage Interest rates, even though they have risen, are still at historically low levels†– common refrain from those saying the housing “recovery†can continue. It’s hard to argue ...
by smaulgld on 29 Aug 2013 55 comments, latest 11 years ago
“Mortgage Interest rates, even though they have risen, are still at historically low levels†– common refrain from those saying the housing “recovery†can continue. It’s hard to argue ...
Are Rising House Prices a Good Thing?
by smaulgld on 30 Jul 2013 69 comments, latest 10 years ago
The Dark Side of Rising Home Prices “I guess I don’t buy your premise, its a pretty unlikely possibility, we have never had a decline in housing prices on ...
by smaulgld on 30 Jul 2013 69 comments, latest 10 years ago
The Dark Side of Rising Home Prices “I guess I don’t buy your premise, its a pretty unlikely possibility, we have never had a decline in housing prices on ...
Chinese Yuan Devaluation is Long Term Dollar Negative
by smaulgld on 12 Aug 2015 42 comments, latest 9 years ago
Lower Yuan = More Yuan-based Transactions A lower Yuan may make it a less attractive place to park reserves. The Yuan, currently however, is not a reserve currency but ...
by smaulgld on 12 Aug 2015 42 comments, latest 9 years ago
Lower Yuan = More Yuan-based Transactions A lower Yuan may make it a less attractive place to park reserves. The Yuan, currently however, is not a reserve currency but ...
Jailed For Using Cash?
by smaulgld on 6 Aug 2015 53 comments, latest 9 years ago
There are a series of government and bank led initiatives designed to remove cash from your pockets and wallets. Cash Is Inconvenient Central planners favor a cashless society ostensibly, ...
by smaulgld on 6 Aug 2015 53 comments, latest 9 years ago
There are a series of government and bank led initiatives designed to remove cash from your pockets and wallets. Cash Is Inconvenient Central planners favor a cashless society ostensibly, ...
by smaulgld on 9 Jan 2015 38 comments, latest 9 years ago
Giving out mortgages to home buyers with just 3% down, lowering the FHA mortgage insurance and keeping interest rates low may boost home sales in 2015 even as job ...
Have No Fear! Gen Z is Coming To Save The Housing Recovery!
by smaulgld on 28 Oct 2014 21 comments, latest 10 years ago
In March we asked who will buy the homes to sustain the housing recovery- we concluded it wouldn't be millennials burdened by student loan debt and poor job prospects. ...
by smaulgld on 28 Oct 2014 21 comments, latest 10 years ago
In March we asked who will buy the homes to sustain the housing recovery- we concluded it wouldn't be millennials burdened by student loan debt and poor job prospects. ...
Is NOW the Best Time to Buy or Sell a House?
by smaulgld on 27 Jul 2013 51 comments, latest 11 years ago
“Right now may actually be one of the best times to buy a home†National Association of Realtors 2006 Marketing Campaign As it turned out when that statement was ...
by smaulgld on 27 Jul 2013 51 comments, latest 11 years ago
“Right now may actually be one of the best times to buy a home†National Association of Realtors 2006 Marketing Campaign As it turned out when that statement was ...
by smaulgld on 16 Apr 2015 30 comments, latest 9 years ago
Sales of U.S Treasuries accelerated in February led by China (-$15.4 billion), Japan (-$14.2 billion) and Russia (-$12.6 billion). The sales resulted in an overall decline in US Treasury ...
by smaulgld on 10 May 2015 25 comments, latest 9 years ago
The labor force participation rate is falling overall because the rate among those 25-54 is falling while the rate among aging boomers is actually rising. https://smaulgld.com/why-the-l http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
What Happens if the Real Estate Market Crashes?
by smaulgld on 25 Jul 2013 55 comments, latest 11 years ago
With rising rates and a tepid "recovery" its possible reality will catch up to the real estate and stock markets. If they "tank" what would the Fed response be? ...
by smaulgld on 25 Jul 2013 55 comments, latest 11 years ago
With rising rates and a tepid "recovery" its possible reality will catch up to the real estate and stock markets. If they "tank" what would the Fed response be? ...
Most Californians Can't Afford to Live in California!
by smaulgld on 9 Nov 2013 34 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.c #housing
by smaulgld on 9 Nov 2013 34 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.c #housing
Are Bank Failures in Portugal & Bulgaria Isolated Issues?
by smaulgld on 14 Jul 2014 41 comments, latest 10 years ago
CNN Money Portugal bank crisis: 4 reasons to keep calm CNN Money outlines why the Portuguese bank default is no reason to worry: 1. It's a local problem; 2. ...
by smaulgld on 14 Jul 2014 41 comments, latest 10 years ago
CNN Money Portugal bank crisis: 4 reasons to keep calm CNN Money outlines why the Portuguese bank default is no reason to worry: 1. It's a local problem; 2. ...
New Home Construction Plunges- Got Housing Recovery?
by smaulgld on 23 Apr 2014 42 comments, latest 10 years ago
http://www.cnbc.com/id/1016058 New Home Construction plunges 14% If there was an inventory shortage builders would be building more homes - they are not The Housing Recovery That Never Was is ...
by smaulgld on 23 Apr 2014 42 comments, latest 10 years ago
http://www.cnbc.com/id/1016058 New Home Construction plunges 14% If there was an inventory shortage builders would be building more homes - they are not The Housing Recovery That Never Was is ...
What is the Fed's Next Move and What Does it Mean for Real Estate?
by smaulgld on 26 Sep 2013 45 comments, latest 11 years ago
“In the light of these uncertainties the committee decided to await for more evidence that the recovery’s progress will be sustained before adjusting the pace of asset purchases†Ben ...
by smaulgld on 26 Sep 2013 45 comments, latest 11 years ago
“In the light of these uncertainties the committee decided to await for more evidence that the recovery’s progress will be sustained before adjusting the pace of asset purchases†Ben ...
The Decline and Fall of the 2013 Housing Recovery
by smaulgld on 29 Oct 2013 43 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://smaulgld.com/the-false- “Declining housing affordability conditions are likely responsible for the bulk of reduced contract activity†Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist announcing that pending house sales plunged 5.6% in September ...
by smaulgld on 29 Oct 2013 43 comments, latest 11 years ago
http://smaulgld.com/the-false- “Declining housing affordability conditions are likely responsible for the bulk of reduced contract activity†Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist announcing that pending house sales plunged 5.6% in September ...
How Lizzie Got Her Loot
by smaulgld on 13 Jan 2015 60 comments, latest 9 years ago
an explanation. http://finance.yahoo.com/video
by smaulgld on 13 Jan 2015 60 comments, latest 9 years ago
an explanation. http://finance.yahoo.com/video
Fortune Magazine- The Housing Recovery is Over!
by smaulgld on 20 Jul 2014 33 comments, latest 10 years ago
July 2014: Fortune Magazine: Why The Housing Recovery Is Over http://fortune.com/2014/07/18/ April 2014: Smaulgld: The Housing Recovery that Never Was is Over http://smaulgld.com/housing-re #housing
by smaulgld on 20 Jul 2014 33 comments, latest 10 years ago
July 2014: Fortune Magazine: Why The Housing Recovery Is Over http://fortune.com/2014/07/18/ April 2014: Smaulgld: The Housing Recovery that Never Was is Over http://smaulgld.com/housing-re #housing
European Central Bank Bails Out the Fed
by smaulgld on 8 Jun 2014 66 comments, latest 10 years ago
European Central Bank Opts for Negative Interest Rates Helping the Fed Exit QE The impact of the decision will weaken the Euro and strengthen the dollar. The ECB wants ...
by smaulgld on 8 Jun 2014 66 comments, latest 10 years ago
European Central Bank Opts for Negative Interest Rates Helping the Fed Exit QE The impact of the decision will weaken the Euro and strengthen the dollar. The ECB wants ...
The New Pat Net -Impeccable Timing
by smaulgld on 21 Jan 2015 26 comments, latest 6 years ago
San Francisco tech companies with no earnings and multi billion dollar market caps are partially responsible for the massive increase in housing prices in the bay area. When the ...
by smaulgld on 21 Jan 2015 26 comments, latest 6 years ago
San Francisco tech companies with no earnings and multi billion dollar market caps are partially responsible for the massive increase in housing prices in the bay area. When the ...
Eliminate the $100 Bill? -The Cashless Society- How Did We Get Here?
by smaulgld on 16 Feb 2016 20 comments, latest 8 years ago
THE CASHLESS SOCIETY – HOW DID WE GET HERE? As the cashless society, once a futuristic concept appears to be upon us, we ask: How did this happen? https://smaulgld.com/the-cashl
by smaulgld on 16 Feb 2016 20 comments, latest 8 years ago
THE CASHLESS SOCIETY – HOW DID WE GET HERE? As the cashless society, once a futuristic concept appears to be upon us, we ask: How did this happen? https://smaulgld.com/the-cashl
Bitcoin- The Ultimate Bubble- Bigger Than Even Real Estate!
by smaulgld on 27 Nov 2013 35 comments, latest 10 years ago
http://smaulgld.com/the-case-a Bitcoin is faith based, backed by nothing other than hope that it might be worth more tomorrow than today #housing
by smaulgld on 27 Nov 2013 35 comments, latest 10 years ago
http://smaulgld.com/the-case-a Bitcoin is faith based, backed by nothing other than hope that it might be worth more tomorrow than today #housing
The Poverty of Hillary Clinton
by smaulgld on 17 Jun 2014 45 comments, latest 10 years ago
The Poverty of Hillary Clinton 46:20-52:45 discussion of Ms. Clinton's supposed poverty upon leaving the White House upon her husband final term as President. Discussion how politicians can get ...
by smaulgld on 17 Jun 2014 45 comments, latest 10 years ago
The Poverty of Hillary Clinton 46:20-52:45 discussion of Ms. Clinton's supposed poverty upon leaving the White House upon her husband final term as President. Discussion how politicians can get ...
Interest Rates Are Rising-No Problem?
by smaulgld on 8 Aug 2013 53 comments, latest 11 years ago
No problem if rates are rising because the economy is improving. But it is not. Podcast: http://smaulgld.com/why-intere #investing
by smaulgld on 8 Aug 2013 53 comments, latest 11 years ago
No problem if rates are rising because the economy is improving. But it is not. Podcast: http://smaulgld.com/why-intere #investing
Can The Fed Really Do Anything to Help Employment?
by smaulgld on 4 Apr 2014 29 comments, latest 10 years ago
Janet Yellen recently announced that she is committed to helping the labor market. We had noted when Ms. Yellen was appointed that the job market would be a focus ...
by smaulgld on 4 Apr 2014 29 comments, latest 10 years ago
Janet Yellen recently announced that she is committed to helping the labor market. We had noted when Ms. Yellen was appointed that the job market would be a focus ...
The Recovery is a Fuagzi, a Fake
by smaulgld on 13 Nov 2013 64 comments, latest 11 years ago
After five long years of hearing about an economic recovery, we have recovered right into a recession. The recovery is a fuagzi, a fake. Most failures or disasters are ...
by smaulgld on 13 Nov 2013 64 comments, latest 11 years ago
After five long years of hearing about an economic recovery, we have recovered right into a recession. The recovery is a fuagzi, a fake. Most failures or disasters are ...
Looks Like Lizzie's Got the Loot- Lots of it Too
by smaulgld on 11 Jan 2015 38 comments, latest 9 years ago
Turns out class warrior Lizzie Warren is a little rich too! Lizzie's got lotsa loot despite denying it. "There are some wealthy individuals — I'm not one of them ...
by smaulgld on 11 Jan 2015 38 comments, latest 9 years ago
Turns out class warrior Lizzie Warren is a little rich too! Lizzie's got lotsa loot despite denying it. "There are some wealthy individuals — I'm not one of them ...
Here We Go Again- Fed Starts Talking Taper
by smaulgld on 19 Sep 2013 39 comments, latest 11 years ago
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard told Bloomberg News this morning that the Fed might taper its $85 billion a month Quantitative Easing (QE) program in October ...
by smaulgld on 19 Sep 2013 39 comments, latest 11 years ago
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President James Bullard told Bloomberg News this morning that the Fed might taper its $85 billion a month Quantitative Easing (QE) program in October ...
Fed Chair Yellen cites "fresh risk" in Housing Market!
by smaulgld on 7 May 2014 76 comments, latest 10 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ Print more dollars then! #housing
by smaulgld on 7 May 2014 76 comments, latest 10 years ago
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ Print more dollars then! #housing
2015 Real Estate Predictions- Open Thread
by smaulgld on 12 Jan 2015 20 comments, latest 9 years ago
The economy will not boost home sales, rather government stimulus and programs may do the trick. Interest rates will remain low as the Fed engages in "Quantitative Patience" and ...
by smaulgld on 12 Jan 2015 20 comments, latest 9 years ago
The economy will not boost home sales, rather government stimulus and programs may do the trick. Interest rates will remain low as the Fed engages in "Quantitative Patience" and ...
Why Donald Trump or ANY Candidate Should Challenge Election Fraud
by smaulgld on 20 Oct 2016 51 comments, latest 8 years ago
https://smaulgld.com/challenge www.youtube.com/embed/NkzSL2Ah photo canstock photo
by smaulgld on 20 Oct 2016 51 comments, latest 8 years ago
https://smaulgld.com/challenge www.youtube.com/embed/NkzSL2Ah photo canstock photo
Liberals Can't Control Themselves
by smaulgld on 23 Jun 2015 17 comments, latest 9 years ago
There have been studies showing that liberals are smarter than conservatives This study says self control is a conservative trait and liberals cant control themselves http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sci
by smaulgld on 23 Jun 2015 17 comments, latest 9 years ago
There have been studies showing that liberals are smarter than conservatives This study says self control is a conservative trait and liberals cant control themselves http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sci
Silver and Gold Sales Soar At US Mint In September
by smaulgld on 30 Sep 2014 30 comments, latest 10 years ago
Gold and Silver Sales Rebound Sharply at The U.S. Mint in September Drop in Price Attracts Bargain Hunters Silver and Gold Sales at the U.S. Mint Soar in September ...
by smaulgld on 30 Sep 2014 30 comments, latest 10 years ago
Gold and Silver Sales Rebound Sharply at The U.S. Mint in September Drop in Price Attracts Bargain Hunters Silver and Gold Sales at the U.S. Mint Soar in September ...
Does the Fed Need To Raise Rates
by smaulgld on 24 Apr 2015 20 comments, latest 9 years ago
While it makes not sense for the Fed to raise rates- the dollar is strong, the economy is not doing that well, so why would the Fed raise rates? ...
by smaulgld on 24 Apr 2015 20 comments, latest 9 years ago
While it makes not sense for the Fed to raise rates- the dollar is strong, the economy is not doing that well, so why would the Fed raise rates? ...
Trump To CNN - You are Fake News
by smaulgld on 11 Jan 2017 30 comments, latest 7 years ago
and calls Buzzfeed - A Pile of Garbage http://fakenews.news/2017/01/1
by smaulgld on 11 Jan 2017 30 comments, latest 7 years ago
and calls Buzzfeed - A Pile of Garbage http://fakenews.news/2017/01/1
Hewlett Packard Fires 55,000 Employees, Buys Back Shares
by smaulgld on 26 Feb 2015 27 comments, latest 3 months ago
An unintended consequence of artificially low interest rates-companies choose to use cash or to borrow cash to buy back their own shares rather than hiring employees or investing in ...
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