Natalie Dee!

Thanks to our great intern at work, I've learned about Natalie Dee! Her work is funny, sarcastic, and creative. Thanks, Natalie Dee!

Naked Short Selling

I've always been intriguiged by economics and policy, but this new podcast I have been listening to, Deep Capture, does a fabulous job of explaining what is going on right now with the American and world economy. There is SO MUCH happening with our savings, mortgages, stocks, etc., it's really very overwhelming. Naked short selling is complicated and scary, and I need to learn more for the sake of my well-being and future.

In some way, Bear Sterns' demise was in part because of naked short selling. At first the SEC did not believe that short selling was a problem, then they decided it could be a problem, and now it is definitely a problem and they are investigating traders and hedge funds for these practices. Hedge funds rely on journalists to spread lies about companies in order to make their stocks go down...all very confusing, but not surprising in the least bit.

I can't explain this as well as the experts, so please read the following blogs and listen to the following podcasts. Do yourself a favor and get informed!

Max Keiser Radio: Follow the Money
Deep Capture
Karmabanque
The Faulking Truth

Jolene's Wedding!

My great friend for 18 years just got married on the 4th of July and we had a great time at the wedding! Congratulations to Pete and Jolene - may there be many wonderful years to come!

Love ya, Nitz!