Bob's Journal

Bear Markets Rallies vs. New Bull Markets

A New Design for the Most Important Gold Coin in the Modern Era! The American Gold Eagle has been an important coin for investors and collectors alike since its introduction in 1986. 2021 is an important date in Gold Eagle history because for the first time in 35 years, the coin’s design is changing. Get […]

Bob’s Journal for 9/1/22

Special Announcement from the Publisher I am thrilled to announce the launch of our Eagle Investing Network YouTube Channel. You’ll find lots of great videos to help you navigate the markets and become a better investor. Click here now to check it out — and be sure to subscribe, so you don’t miss any new videos, as […]

Some Notable Events That Grabbed My Attention This Week

Big Announcement: My next book is at the publisher being prepared for publication. You can make a pre-publication order or review the book by clicking here and here, respectively. More of Retirees’ Social Security Benefits Pay for Medical Expenses As you know, Medicare isn’t free and doesn’t cover all retirement medical expenses. A good retirement […]

Bob’s Journal for 8/18/22

New Law to Reduce Seniors’ Prescription Drug Costs There are several provisions in the newly enacted Inflation Reduction Act that are designed to reduce the out-of-pocket costs of Medicare beneficiaries. The biggest change for most beneficiaries takes effect January 1, 2024. You might be familiar with the coverage gap, or doughnut hole, in Part D […]

Bob’s Journal for 8/11/22

Earnings Estimates are Falling, But Stock Prices Aren’t Following Stocks did poorly in the first half of 2022, but the price declines were attributable almost entirely to higher interest rates. Earnings forecasts generally held steady, and stock prices indicated investors expected earnings to stay the same or increase in 2022. Concerns about a recession recently […]

Bob’s Journal for 8/4/22

How Inflation Rate Varies by Age Group The Department of Labor publishes the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as a measure of inflation nationwide, but the inflation rate for each of us is likely to be different. To compute the CPI, the Labor Department surveys the economy to determine the change in prices of various goods […]

Bob’s Journal for 7/28/22

Some Notable Events That Grabbed My Attention This Week I recorded a “Fun with Annuities” podcast this week with Stan Haithcock (Stan the Annuity Man). We discussed Social Security, the SECURE Act 2.0, inflation, a little about annuities and more. Watch or listen here. Sequence of Returns Risk Upends Some Retirement Plans The recent decline […]

Inflation is Deeper and Broader Than Many Believe A close look at last week’s report on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicates inflation is well-embedded in the economy and will take some time and effort to reduce. Market prices, especially the breakeven inflation rate on Treasury bonds, indicate most investors believe inflation will be tamed […]