Financial Sense Newshour: Big Picture
Jim Puplava’s Big Picture: Are We In A Recession?
Also, “What if They Held a Bull Market and Nobody Came?”
In this segment, Jim’s first topic is “Are we in a Recession?” Jim discusses a recent ECRI report that says yes, but Jim and The PFS Group say no, at least not yet. Jim notes that 60% of the leading economic indicators are still positive. Jim’s next topic is “What if they held a Bull Market and nobody came?” Jim notes that this past week set a record for the lowest participation rate from individual investors. Jim looks at valuations and notes that the P/E ratios on stocks have come down substantially since 2000, although many blue chip stocks have not moved substantially in price. Jim also answers your Q-Calls in this segment.
The Lifetime Income Series: Efficient Tax Strategies for Small Businesses and Estates
Case Study: Tim and Rebecca Hansen – Tax and Investment Strategies
In The Lifetime Income Series this week, Jim and Cathlyn look at small business tax strategies. They illustrate the issues through the case study of Tim and Rebecca Hansen, who run a small event planning business. Their business has grown rapidly, and so has their tax burden. Jim and Cathlyn discuss tax strategies and solutions in how they structure their company, as well as investment strategies for their assets and what choices may not be a good idea.
Technician Richard Dickson: Short-term Correction, But Big Upward Move Coming
Also, Ryan Puplava with the Market Wrap-up, Erik Townsend on Commodities, and Rob Bernard on Fixed Income
Jim welcomes technician Richard Dickson, Chief Market Analyst at Lowry Research. Richard sees a correction in the near-term, but believes that there will be a big upward move beyond the correction. He advises using the correction to add to positions. He also discusses the huge risks ahead for bond fund investors. In addition, Ryan Puplava has the Wrap-up in the markets this week, Erik Townsend covers commodities, and Rob Bernard has the Fixed Income Report.
Jim Puplava’s Big Picture: End Of Days – Crisis By Management
Also on the Big Picture: “The LEI’s and I”
In the first Big Picture topic this week, “End of Days- Crisis by Management” Jim looks at the current dysfunctional government in Washington, and wonders how long this can continue. In the next topic, “The LEI’s and I”, Jim looks at what the leading economic indicators are telling us in the first quarter of the year. There are pockets of strength, but mostly a mixed picture at this point.
In this month’s edition of “On The Record”, John Loeffler interviews Jim on a number of topics, including Jim’s outlook on the market, the current drivers of the market, inflation, Fed policy, gold, and the importance of not following the crowd. Jim also discusses the impact of The Lifetime Income Series, and why it is important to people in retirement or planning for retirement. Jim also answers your Q-Calls in this segment.
The Lifetime Income Series: “Brainless Is Painless” – Efficient Retirement Investing
Special Guest: Joel Mee on the Logistics of 401-K Plans
In this week’s edition of The Lifetime Income Series, Jim and Cathlyn discuss employer-sponsored retirement plans. They look at tax efficiency, investment efficiency and the benefits of automatic “brainless is painless” contributions. They also discuss investments available in a 401-K plan. Jim’s special guest is Joel Mee, Director of Retirement Plan Sales Operations at The Standard. Joel looks at the logistics involved in 401-K plans.
Technician Ralph Acampora: Expect A 5-10% Correction- It Will Present Another Buying Opportunity
Also, Ryan Puplava with the Market Wrap-up, Erik Townsend on Commodities, and Rob Bernard on Fixed Income
Jim welcomes back renowned technician Ralph Acampora this week. Ralph is optimistic we’ve begun a long-term secular bull market in stocks, but expects a 5-10% correction in the short-term. He sees the correction as another good buying opportunity. Ralph also sees the sequestration debate in Washington as the next potential crisis, and the next buying opportunity. He sees the bond market as a balloon in search of a pin. Jim and Ralph also pay tribute to the passing of Marty Zwieg. Also in this segment, Ryan Puplava wraps up this week in the markets, Erik Townsend discusses commodities, and Rob Bernard has the Fixed Income Report.
Jim Puplava’s Big Picture: The Next Crisis and Buying Opportunity
The Debate Over Sequestration In Washington DC: More Kabuki Theatre
In this week’s first Big Picture topic, Jim looks at the current “Kabuki Theatre” debate playing out in Washington DC over threats of sequestration and the resultant “dire” consequences for the nation. Jim sees this event as just more political posturing, which somehow always upsets the markets in the very short term. He sees any potential “crisis” as a potential buying opportunity if the markets take a tumble.
Jim Puplava’s Big Picture: Limits To Growth and The New Normal
Also, “The Gold Market: The Difference Between Gold Bullion and Paper Gold”
In this segment, Jim looks at two more Big Picture topics. In the first, “Limits to Growth and the New Normal” Jim discusses the Petro-Business Cycle, and how we are seeing anemic economic growth, little response to QE, and the future limitations to growth based on the price of energy. In the next topic, Jim discusses the key differences between holding “paper gold” versus holding physical bullion. Jim also answers your Q-Calls in this segment of the program.
The Lifetime Income Series: Reverse Mortgages: The Retirement Plan of Last Resort
Special Guest: Reza Jahangiri, Senior Publisher at The Reverse Review
In this week’s edition of The Lifetime Income Series, Jim looks at the issue of reverse mortgages. Jim and Cathlyn discuss the reasons why reverse mortgages come into play, and the unfortunate realities for those who don’t save enough. For many however, it is a matter of unexpected events within the family that necessitates the use of a reverse mortgage. Jim also welcomes special guest Reza Jahangiri of The Reverse Review, a monthly publication for reverse mortgage professionals.
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