... certain franchises (like the typical Burger King, McDonalds, or Taco Bell). Those names are huge chains and not reflective of who really gets stung. Think about your local Mom & Pop restaurant or neighborhood ...

...  we view long/short equity as a “core” holding rather than an “alternative” strategy. We encourage investors to think about long/short equity just like they think about international or emerging market ...

... to the debt ceiling etc.   All the while the market continues to defy odds which further exasperates any rationally thinking mind. The irony of recent headlines and the overall market environment ...

... me…What do you think about me?” In this day and age of "look at me" and “check me out” how about we do something amazing but all for the benefit of somebody else? It’s typically with good intention tha ...

... might think. The key distinguishing factor is that the market looks forward and the economy is typically telling us what has already happened. In summation, we’re still struggling economically folks. ...

... and think about all of your favorites. (car, electronics, appliances, toys, furniture, clothing, etc.) Where in the world are they made? We’ve all been educated on the merits of investing overseas by now…right? ...

... a road trip you don’t simply get in the car and hope you end up at your destination… do you?!  Take the time to put together a plan that you can follow through in both good and bad markets.  Think of the ...

...    When you think of what the world’s greatest health crisis is most people don’t typically put water at the top of the list…but it is. Water related diseases kill one child every eight seconds and ...

...  32% over 1 year and 341% over 5 years…enough said. (5) Put on your chef hat- Here’s another obvious one but just step back and think about your own dining habits. How much do you spend a month at restaurants ...

... (until now!) we think it’s safe to say that sometimes spelling it all out makes it clear. The Permanent Portfolio Fund (PRPFX) is actually more than just a “simple” strategy. At face value that’s exactly ...