
John F. Wasik , author of "The Kitchen-Table Investor," is a columnist for Bloomberg News. The opinions expressed are his own.
Obama’s Financial Watchdog Is Toothless Proposal: John F. Wasik After an era of consumer financial
abuses, how would you oversee the most damaging industries?
Property Tax Nightmare Is Avoided With Appeal: John F. Wasik As home values drop, your property
taxes should do the same, right?
Gross, Grantham, Bogle Lift Lid on ‘New Normal’: John F. Wasik If this past year has taught
investors anything, it is that conventional wisdom has suffered
a thousand cuts.
Buy Commodities, Pay Off Debt as Inflation Looms: John F. Wasik The fallout that has irradiated
highly leveraged Western economies has started a King Kong
versus Godzilla battle.
China Forecast Is Too Rosy for Investors: John Wasik (Correct) For those of us who got scorched
staying in U.S. stocks last year, China’s markets look like a
surefire way to make up lost ground.
Obama Rally Won’t Last While Jobs, Spending Wane: John F. Wasik We have just had a stock rally that
is linked to U.S. President Barack Obama’s first 100 days.
U.S. Home Prices May Be Lost for a Generation: John F. Wasik We might be looking at a lost
generation for U.S. home values.
Starving on $200,000 Income Is Easily Avoided: John F. Wasik It’s time to open that retirement
plan or brokerage account statement. Go ahead, just do it.
Oppenheimer Flop Can Be Avoided in College Plans: John F. Wasik Does your college savings fund look
like a frat house after a destructive all-night party?
Ensure Your Retirement Bliss by Working Longer: John F. Wasik Although a troubling number of
executives and brokers with bailed-out firms still seem to be on
track with an ultra-cushy retirement, yours might be derailed.