Begin the Process of Maximizing Your 401 (K) Program The TTCM 401(K) and 403(B) Maximization Program is your answer to getting more out of your company sponsored retirement plans: 401(K), 403(B), 457, and more. TTCM’s Professional Money Managers Research, Analyze, and Recommend the Ideal Program for You Upon becoming a TTCM 401(K) and 403 (B)...Read More

More positive data pertaining to the residential real estate market.  I’m much more interested in the progress being made in the existing home market than I am in the new home market, as it is in the existing home market where the supply/demand balance has been most out of whack. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-26/pending-sales-of-u-s-existing-homes-hold-near-two-year-high.html INVESTING IN THE FINANCIAL...Read More

Just some things to consider in determining the best type of IRA for you.  Don’t make the mistake of not fully funding your IRA and 401-K.  It’s easy to find reasons not to do it, but if you are serious about having the type of retirement that you want, you really need to do everything...Read More

This short article in the WSJ talks about the Forex trading company FXCM.  The company believes that about 70% of clients lose money, and to be honest I’m surprised the number is not higher.  While regulators seem to be standing with pitchforks outside of banks I’m amazed at the lack of investor protection in relation...Read More

http://seekingalpha.com/article/453981-aig-is-too-good-a-long-term-idea-to-pass-up INVESTING IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS INVOLVES RISKS. OPTIONS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS.Read More

http://seekingalpha.com/article/453621-general-motors-stock-price-is-far-too-pessimistic?source=email_rt_article&ifp=0 INVESTING IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS INVOLVES RISKS. OPTIONS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS.Read More

Famed value investor David Dreman is still finding attractive opportunities in both energy and financials.  Dreman takes a more diversified approach then we advocate at TTCM, where we tend to take more concentrated positions.  The psychology has changed in the markets over the last few years and pessimism is still highly prevalent even after the...Read More

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-03-22/wall-street-profit-estimates-raised-by-analysts-after-jefferies.html INVESTING IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS INVOLVES RISKS. OPTIONS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR ALL INVESTORS.Read More

This was a bet made a few years back that the S&P 500 index would outperform a fund of funds.  Buffett’s premise of course was that due to the excessive fees charged by the fund of funds, over time it is very likely the S&P 500 which is very low in cost would outperform.  It...Read More

One of my favorite investors Wilbur Ross, was on CNBC this morning.  He discussed the dangers of long term bonds, the long term outlook for natural gas, and he talks about the banking sector as well.  Ross has a fairly large position in the natural gas company Exco Resources (XCO) which he is down on...Read More