Cash for Clunkers Scam

Although the federal government and Obama would like you to think that you are getting a good deal by receiving $4,500, the fact is that anyone who falls for this rip-off scheme is losing tons of money! The government is counting on the fact that most people are too ignorant or stupid to do [...]

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Gold Prices Adjusted for Inflation

I recently posted an article busting the myth that the stock market increase 12% per year. In fact, its return is between 1% to 2% per year when adjusted for inflation. I also showed evidence that the median home prices are fairly constant over time when adjusted for inflation. So, what about [...]

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Median Home Prices Inflation Adjusted

I recently dispelled the myth that the stock market always goes up, and in fact showed that adjusted for inflation, it provides a return of between 1% to 2% per year.  Some people think that real estate has been a good investment.  This is not so; we still have a bit of ways to decline [...]

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DJIA (Dow Jones) Adjusted for Inflation

I’m surprised at how much faith people put into the stock market. This is not the best vehicle for investments. Financial advisors (if they can even be called that) will tell you to invest in the stock market over the long term because it has averaged 10%-12% per year. That is a load of bull! [...]

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