Last night the NY Giants pulled off a huge upset in Super Bowl XLII. According to Super Bowl lore, whenever a team from the old NFL (like the Giants) wins the Super Bowl, the stock market goes up. But when a team from the old AFL (like the Patriots) wins, the stock market goes down. Coincidence? I think not… The “Super Bowl Predictor” has correctly predicted the direction of the Dow Jones Industrial Average 81% of the time, so… Buy! Buy! Buy! (Just kidding.)
Anyway, here are some interesting articles from the past week or so…
» Are Mortgage Rates Tied to the Federal Funds Rate?
JD tackles a common misconception in hopes of setting the record straight.
» Back to the Basics: How to Get Out of Debt
A nice rundown from someone who’s walked the walk. Also be sure to check out his podcast!
» What to do When You’re Screwed by a Broker or Financial Advisor
This article provides a nice rundown of instances in which you should seek legal action after being wronged by a financial professional, and also provides a bit advice on how to proceed.
» What Price are You Paying to Have it All? The Supermom Myth
SVB takes a step back and considers the value of stopping to smell the roses. Can you really have it all, or do you need to pick and choose
» Seven Bad Decisions That Cost Me Over $1, 000 Each
Not only does Ron pull together a list of big money mistakes, but he also digs in and examines exactly how he got himself into trouble in the first place.
Hey Thanks for the link, Nickel.
It’s an honor to be included in that list of great writers! Wow 🙂