The newsletter

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Issues 98 through 109 of 161.

💰 5 Fact Friday: Fannie, Freddie, and the Privatization Play

Bill Ackman recently shared his bold thesis on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two largest government-sponsored enterprises. Together, these mortgage giants carry $8 trillion in liabilities on the federal balance sheet.

January 3, 2025

💰 Maniac Minute: 7 Resolutions For A Richer 2025

Start the new year with a financial edge! From smarter budgeting to tax-savvy investing, these resolutions offer actionable steps for your best financial year yet.

December 30, 2024

💰 5 Fact Friday: The Shocking Truth About Market Timing

By historical standards, today’s 22x forward P/E ratio is sky-high—at levels seen only during the dot-com bubble and the pandemic boom. However, this measure has not been a good predictor of performance.

December 27, 2024

💰 Maniac Minute: The Power of Endless Breadsticks

Even though last week’s trading screens looked redder than Santa’s suit, we got some sweet gifts: PCE inflation dipped to 2.4%, Q3 GDP growth popped to 3.1%, and Congress finally squeezed out a deal to keep the lights on till March.

December 23, 2024

💰 5 Fact Friday: Was The Santa Rally Stolen?

Jerome Powell and the Fed just went full Grinch-mode, snatching the Santa Rally right out of Wall Street’s sleigh. The committee delivered a 0.25% rate cut but paired it with a forecast two sizes too small for holiday cheer.

December 20, 2024

💰 Maniac Minute: Musk Hits $400B, Americans Add $4.8T

Big Tech powers the Nasdaq to new highs as Musk’s fortune soars and Americans ride a $4.8T wealth wave into the holidays.

December 16, 2024

💰 5 Fact Friday: The Brewing Coffee Crisis

Coffee prices just hit a historic peak, leaving caffeine addicts and investors jittery. Arabica—the world’s most popular variety—just smashed its 1977 record, with futures soaring 84% this year to $3.44 a pound.

December 13, 2024

💰 Maniac Minute: Your December To-Do List

December isn’t just for ugly sweaters and holiday playlists—it’s prime time to tie up loose financial ends. Here’s your quick checklist to sleigh the season...

December 9, 2024

💰 5 Fact Friday: Bitcoin Breaks The $100K Barrier

Bitcoin blasted past the psychological milestone of $100,000, soaring from $98K to nearly $104K in under an hour...

December 6, 2024

💰 Maniac Minute: Are We Reliving the Dot-Com Boom?

November wrapped up as the best month for major indices in over a year. If December can keep the sleigh on course...

December 2, 2024

💰 5 Fact Friday: Will This Man Be America’s New CFO?

President-elect Trump just nominated hedge fund heavyweight Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary, and the markets are popping champagne. Here's why...

November 29, 2024

💰 Maniac Minute: Gen Z Says $600k = Success. Agree?

Gen Z is setting the bar sky-high, thinking they need $600k per year to feel successful—is this ambition or pure financial fantasy?

November 25, 2024