Monthly Archives: March 2011

A Moment To Focus On The Good

By Lon Jefferies | Published: March 30, 2011
One of my favorite economists, Jeff Thredgold, pointed out in his recent newsletter that society tends to focus on negative information. Consequently, he dedicated some time to focusing on the positive developments within the U.S. Here is a sampling of the information he mentioned: The 0.9% decline in the nation’s unemployment rate during the past [...]
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Should We Fear Global Uncertainty?

By Lon Jefferies | Published: March 29, 2011
Recent “cataclysmic” events will be approximately the fifteenth time the world was supposed to end since 1981, when some individuals at Net Worth Advisory Group began their careers as financial advisors. Think about all the crises that have happened and been predicted over the years. Thirty years ago, a Utah man became popular by predicting [...]
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How Do Equity Indexed Annuities Stack Up?

By Lon Jefferies | Published: March 21, 2011
Sales of equity indexed annuities (EIAs) have grown considerably in recent years. These products are positioned as simple investment vehicles that enable the investor to participate in market gains but offer protection from market losses. In reality, these are complex investments and because salespeople are paid large commissions for promoting these products, it’s difficult to [...]
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Does the Threat of High Inflation Justify Portfolio Adjustments?

By Lon Jefferies | Published: March 3, 2011
Inflation has been an increasing concern in the investment markets during the past year. Many wonder what actions they should take to protect their portfolios in the event of hyper inflation. To address this issue, let’s look at the worst 10-year period of inflation on record – 1973 thru 1982. This is a great time [...]
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