2011

Ex-Wife Says Gingrich Wanted ‘Open Marriage,’ ABC Reports

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In the sport of mudslinging timing is everything.  And Mitt Romney is breathing a sigh of relief as ABC’s report detailing his attempt to initiate an open marriage between his ex-wife (his current wife at the time) and current wife (his mistress at the time) hit headlines just in time to draw attention away from his admittance to multiple offshore bank accounts in the Cayman Islands.  Tax evasion just doesn’t seem to pique the interests of the American population the same way a spousal approved Ménage à Trois does.. Jan. 19 (Bloomberg) — Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich asked for … Read more

Six Reasons to Avoid Japan In 2012

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Guest post: Ron Rowland One of the best ways to make money in ETFs is to not lose money.  I know it sounds obvious, but I can assure you that many people don’t get this key point.  So if I can help you do that, then I count it as a success.  And today I’ll talk about an ETF category I think you should avoid in 2012: Japan. What’s Wrong with Japan? I’ve been to Japan many times.  I love the country and the people.  Yet I have to tell you that now is not the time to invest in … Read more

Hedge Funds End 2011 on a Very Bad Note – NYTimes.com

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Hedge Funds End 2011 on a Very Bad Note By KEVIN ROOSE and AZAM AHMED When the history books are written, 2011 may go down as the dark ages for hedge funds. Last year was dismal for hedge fund performance, according to an index maintained by Eurekahedge, an independent information firm that specializes in hedge fund data. Amid political uncertainty, the debt-ceiling debate in Congress and mounting fears of a European financial crisis, the Eurekahedge index, which measures average returns, dropped 4.1 percent for the year. via Hedge Funds End 2011 on a Very Bad Note – NYTimes.com.