ETF / ETN Death Watch – Buyer Beware

Ron Rowland’s recent article lists fund on the ETF and ETN Death Watch . As a casual investor, I often wonder about the risks associated with investing in ETN’s — and there are a few — but I didn’t really think ETF’s could come...

2.6 Million Employees Vaporized In 1 Year

The Labor department is reporting that 2008 was the worst year for job losses since 1945, with 2.6 million people out of work.  That is a 12 for 12 consecutive loss for the last 12 months. Generally when the new unemployment numbers come out, I take a look at...