Be a Lemming Investor No More (Pt. 6)

Propped up on toothpicks

Don’t be like that. Be on solid ground. Check out parts ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR and FIVE.
Jon Stewart set his sights squarely on why Jim Cramer and CNBC didn’t see this financial disaster coming. Why weren’t they prepared? Why couldn’t they prepare us? Read this article series, [...]

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Monday, March 16th, 2009 by
Steven Tarlow

Crimes of Omission (Pt. 4)

Knowing enough to get away with it

Jim Cramer admits he and CNBC could do a better job of reporting investing news in a manner that is honest and balanced. But the beat goes on. People have lost most of their 401(k)s and are looking to cash advance loans in [...]

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Monday, March 16th, 2009 by
Steven Tarlow

Jon Stewart Calls Out All the “Mad Money” (Pt. 2)

Did they know the crash was coming?
This continues my look at Jon Stewart vs. Jim Cramer, the overhyped battle that teaches us that, if nothing else, investors should stay far away from television if they’re seeking sound investment advice. If you missed part one, CLICK HERE.
Jon Stewart took issue with [...]

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Friday, March 13th, 2009 by
Steven Tarlow