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The Latest Trends in Mortgage Insurance, and How They Impact You
By Gavin Magor On June 8, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Of all the companies that suffered during the housing crisis and Great Recession, mortgage insurers fared among the worst. Many fell by the wayside as the financial crisis bit hard, and losses...
Four Toxic Investor Biases – and How I Can Help You Overcome Them
By Mandeep Rai On June 7, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Behavioral finance may sound like a dry topic. But I can assure you it isn’t, at least when it comes to the investment markets. If you can identify the biases, mistakes, and irrational decisions...
Consumers Have Fewer Options as Bank Numbers Shrink
By Remi Lukosiunas On June 6, 201707:00 AM Eastern
The U.S. banking industry is shrinking dramatically – and that means consumers have fewer options when it comes to finding an institution to do business with. There were only 5,856 federally...
What We Can Learn by Studying the Best of the Best ... and the Worst of the Worst
By Mike Larson On June 5, 201707:00 AM Eastern
We’re almost halfway through the year, and as I alluded to on Friday, the performance derby isn’t even close. Just look at this chart showing each of the 11 S&P 500 Index sectors, and how...
Tech Flying, Energy Dying; What Will it Take to Change the Narrative?
By Mike Larson On June 2, 201707:00 AM Eastern
What’s one of the biggest market stories so far this year? Tech stocks are flying, while energy stocks are dying! Take a look at this ratio chart. It shows the spread, or difference, in...
Our Latest Ratings Data Shows Mixed News on the Life Insurance Front
By Gavin Magor On June 1, 201707:00 AM Eastern
A number of life-changing events can make people think about purchasing life insurance. If you just got married or had a newborn, chances are you’re concerned about the future a lot more now than...
Three Things You Find When You Look Behind the Stock Market Curtain
By Mandeep Rai On May 31, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Small cap stocks were the biggest winner in the post-election market run-up. They were a no brainer, given the fact they derive less of their sales outside the U.S., and were the prime potential...
Diversification is a Prudent Strategy to Lower Risk - So Why Do Some Banks Shun it?
By Remi Lukosiunas On May 30, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Generally, keeping all your eggs in one basket isn’t a good idea. That’s true when it comes to investing, and it’s the case for banking, too. Having a healthy mix of different loan types can be a...
Moody’s Downgraded China ... But Someone Forgot to Tell Chinese Funds the “Bad News”
By Mike Larson On May 26, 201707:00 AM Eastern
Moody’s Investors Service just downgraded China. But someone apparently forgot to tell Chinese funds the “bad news.” That’s because they’re some of the best performers in the entire market!...
Weiss Ratings’ Accuracy Essential with Hurricane Season Approaching
By Gavin Magor On May 25, 201707:00 AM Eastern
As you saw in last week’s story, everyone living in vulnerable states needs to pay attention to tropical threats during the hurricane season. And we believe that at Weiss Ratings, we can help you...
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