Myth Busting Archive
Beware of This Insidious New Currency Scam
By Louis Basenese - May 20th, 2013
It’s time to put some ice on this hot investing topic before too many investors see their portfolios ruined. More »
Will the Real Unemployment Rate Please Stand Up?
By Louis Basenese - May 6th, 2013
The Labor Department’s latest claim is total crap. Here’s why. More »
Debunking the Food Inflation Myth in Two Charts
By Louis Basenese - Apr 22nd, 2013
The latest data on inflation and global food prices directly impacts how you feed your family. More »
Public Enemy No. 1 is Ready to Squash Your Gains (Again)
By Louis Basenese - Apr 8th, 2013
After a long, record-breaking run, investors are starting to feel that a pullback is imminent. But is it really? More »
Friday Charts: April Showers and the 10 Best Real Estate Bargains in the U.S.
By Louis Basenese - Apr 5th, 2013
It’s Friday and that means one thing… It’s time for Friday Charts. More »
10 Startling Statistics About the S&P’s Record High (Part 1)
By Louis Basenese - Apr 1st, 2013
After three weeks of waiting, the S&P 500 Index finally joined the Dow in the record books. Told you so! More »
To Think Contrarian Right Now, Be a Bull
By Matthew Weinschenk - Mar 29th, 2013
You may feel like a contrarian calling for a pullback. But you’re just part of the crowd. More »
The Two Most Reliable Recession Indicators
By Louis Basenese - Mar 26th, 2013
Still worried about another recession? Check out these indicators that show there’s almost zero chance of economic contraction on the horizon. More »
Myth Busting Those Pesky Recession Fears in Four Simple Charts
By Louis Basenese - Mar 25th, 2013
Fear is a nasty emotion to overcome for investors. Luckily, recent evidence suggests you don’t have to be afraid of another recession in 2013. More »
Friday Charts: March Madness, Stock Mania and the Truth About Gas Prices
By Louis Basenese - Mar 22nd, 2013
Like every Friday, we’re abandoning the longwinded analysis and letting some carefully selected graphics do the talking for us. More »
