The latest review of the five multi currency portfolios we have tracked since November 1, 2006 (ten months) reflects a sharp recovery to the mid month drawback in the market. Wow! What two weeks can do. We are just back from speaking at the Jyske Bank seminar in [...] [Read Multi Currency Portfolio Update #24]

Posted on 31 August 2007.

Dollar weakness is dragged by drugs. A recent message said that the cost of pharmaceuticals in the US drags down the value of the US dollar. See this article at http://www.garyascott.com/2007/08/03/1757.html That message pointed out that legal drug companies are billing the U.S. public for at least $1 trillion. [...] [Read Dollar Weakness]

Posted on 31 August 2007.

Ecuador real estate bargains still exist and can still battle inflation. Real estate in Ecuador is one way to protect from the loss of the US dollar’s purchasing power that is bound to come from the current sub prime mortgage bail out. A note from one of my readers started me thinking about Ecuador real [...] [Read Ecuador Real Estate – Protection from Inflation]

Posted on 30 August 2007.

Investing in contrasts, distortions and trends is one way to accumulate wealth. You see why when you see the Ecuador house for sale in this note. We can often see distortions that profit in many ways. For example we see Ecuador real estate opportunity because food in Ecuador is [...] [Read Investing in Contrasts Distortions and Trends in Ecuador Real Estate for Sale]

Posted on 29 August 2007.

Better writing results are continually sent to us from delegates. A delegate at our last Publisher/Writer course just sent me this note. ” Gary , Hi, I’m so excited, I just had to let you all know how I have put what I learned at your course to work. I just [...] [Read Better Writing Results]

Posted on 28 August 2007.

Green investment opportunities are among the hottest in the world.  When one expands horizons to include the entire globe the number of financial opportunities available grows exponentially. Plus investing worldwide enhances safety as well. Plus there are a few special and rare places that provide extra potential…such as the Galapagos. There are two reasons [...] [Read Green Investment Opportunity in the Galapagos]

Posted on 27 August 2007.

Emerging markets generally fall fastest in times of turmoil. There has been trouble brewing in markets this last month. This is why it’s vital to select markets and shares that offer good value when investing in emerging markets. One way we keep track of value is to follow the analysis of our friend, Michael Keppler. Michael [...] [Read Emerging Market Value Analysis – July to August]

Posted on 24 August 2007.

Major market updates for July to August 2007. The best way to create long term major market investment profits is to get good value in the shares you buy. One way we keep track of value is to follow the analysis of our friend, Michael Keppler. Michael continually researches international major stock markets and compares their value [...] [Read Major Market Update]

Posted on 23 August 2007.

West Jefferson investments make sense. For years I have written about the good value here. Merri and I moved to Ashe County to get away from the crowds, hustle and bustle of life. Making money in real estate was far from our mind but we have see property prices appreciate rapidly with quite [...] [Read West Jefferson Investments]

Posted on 22 August 2007.

Gross national investments can be good for our wealth, but not always good for our health or happiness. Our son, Jake, just sent this quote attributed to the late Robert Kennedy: “The Gross National Product includes air pollution and advertising for cigarettes, and ambulance to clear our highways of carnage. It counts special [...] [Read Gross National Investments]

Posted on 21 August 2007.