Mike McCormick

If the DOW goes to 16,000, what should you do? Warren Buffet decided to buy $3.4B of Exxon, citing it's low valuation! And investors are in a good mood Friday, a day after Federal Reserve chair nominee Janet Yellen told a Senate panel that she is determined to support the U.S. economic recovery, and believes the Fed's bond-buying program still has the power to help. But with the rescheduled Congre

The government uncertainty is wearing us all down, yet the stock market continues its climb.

It's day 4 of the government shutdown and the stock market is showing signs that a deal may be in the works. To be sure, this is a concern for the economy. But the reality that the US elected officials are incapable is hardly news anymore. The exception to this would be if the debt ceiling were included in the hostage negotiations. If that happens, run for cover. Not even Dave Ramsay can protect y

Ben Bernanke has decided that the economy is not strong enough for the Fed to start to remove itself from tampering with our capital markets. Most analysts and investors thought it was time to take the training wheels off. What does Big Brother see that we do not...

It's impossible to invest without computers. Today's show talks about what went wrong and how it can't be fixed with a band aid.

In helping my client families manage their wealth I have learned some of the features that make real estate investments succeed. How to finance, how to protect yourself, and how to account for depreciation are just some of the choices you can make to improve your chances. We also take on the topic of Bitcoins. This virtual currency has enough bulls that it is attracting the attention of regulators

Recent new highs in the stock market are refueling the debate about the true cause and actual health of the economy. In today's show I recount parts of actual conversations I've had over the last week that show valid concerns as well as justified optimism.

In today's show, we digest the disappointing news that cheating continues to accompany Wall Street with comical predictability. I also educate listeners on the variable annuity and it's many potential downsides.

Today’s Show Celebrates all things Americana. The stock market is a forward indicator of economic conditions, and many projections are being revised upward.  As you enjoy your Memorial Weekend, remember that many great investment decisions are made simply by observing your own buying behavior...

The S&P 500 posted 1st quarter gains that haven't been experienced since the run-up to the dot-com bubble in 1998. Everyone is fearful that we are about to give up these gains and repeat the horrible cycle that has plagued us for the past 16 years. Ho...