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2012
2011 Showed That Not All Investors Have Same Approach
Feb 03, 2012
There has been a somewhat amazing event taking place in ...
2011
2011 Not The First Time We’ve Heard ‘Everything Is Changing’
Dec 02, 2011
A couple of weeks ago, my colleague Charlie Lutz and I went to ...
San Antonio Firms Earn Spots On Aggie 100
Nov 07, 2011
Four San Antonio-area companies have been named to the Aggie 100, which honors ...
NO GUARANTEE THINGS WILL BE OK FROM NOW ON
Oct 29, 2011
I am hearing and seeing quite frequently these days the ...
A MAP TO GLOBAL INVESTMENT
Oct 05, 2011
The San Antonio Express-News takes a trip around the investment globe with John Kauth.
RECOGNIZING A PONZI SCHEME FOR WHAT IT IS
Oct 01, 2011
I am neither a Republican nor a Democrat. I generally look for ...
FED COULD BENEFIT BY ISSUING LOTS OF LONG-TERM NOTES
Aug 06, 2011
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to swtich part of a ...
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY GREED TO BLAME FOR BUDGET WOES
Jul 16, 2011
This is an economic column, not a political ...
The Sweet Taste Of Down-To-Earth Economics
Jun 04, 2011
In recent months I have had a number of business experiences ...
Texas Should Learn The Lesson Of California
May 07, 2011
A short time ago there was a newspaper story about the effect on schools ...
Profiles In: Investing - Isidoro Korngold
Mar 11, 2011
As co-founder of Intercontinental Co. and a former banker ...
Avoid Moving From Stocks To Bonds
Feb 05, 2011
There is a topic, which has been of great concern and interest ...
2010
Social Security Trust Fund Has Been Mismanaged
Dec 04, 2010
The November election was very much about the state of our ...
Time Grows Short To Consider Converting Accounts
Nov 06, 2010
As of the time you are reading this there will be two months left ...
The Looming Mess That No One Will Address
Oct 07, 2010
Pensions are largely a thing of the past, with many of us now ...
Do The Math And Never Take A 15-Year Mortgage
Oct 02, 2010
I have commented at length on the stupidity that led our nation ...
Congress Better Hope It Doesn’t Need A Doctor Soon
Sep 04, 2010
The New York Times of August 15, 2010 carried an article written by ...
Widespread Rampant Stupidity Is Root Cause Of Woes
Aug 07, 2010
There has been for many months great attention paid by the press to ...
Companies Opt To Pay Dividends, But Aren’t Required To
Jun 19, 2010
I have noted that there was a highly significant theme permeating ...
Getting To The Heart And Sole Of Recovery Process
Jun 05, 2010
The news about economics and investments has gone from ...
Determine Real Health Costs And Allow For Reasonable Profit
May 01, 2010
My wife is using the term “bionic man” often these days. That’s because ...
Government Borrowing A Drain On Social Security
Mar 06, 2010
During the years when I was in a position of guidance for a large ...
Layer Upon Layer of Stupidity
Feb 06, 2010
A look at the domino effect that led to the recession ...
2009
Governments Should Consider Local Investment Help
Nov 07, 2009
In 1981 I had just overseen the creation of ...
Call It “Financial Aid” Not “Insurance” To Help Severely Ill
Oct 03, 2009
I understand that politics is very much a “behavioral discipline” and not ...
Individuals Should Be In Control Of Their Health Destiny
Sep 05, 2009
The recent uproar over the health care bills being crafted ...
Understanding Asset Allocation: Key To Survival
Aug 01, 2009
There are principles of investing that are based upon rigorous ...
America Has Moved Beyond Days When GM Ruled
Jul 04, 2009
The bankruptcy of General Motors is a jolt. This company has been ...
Time For People And Companies To Take Responsibility
Jun 06, 2009
There have been two recent press reports related to ...
Economic Mess Similar To What Reagan Faced
May 09, 2009
We have gotten ourselves into an economic mess ...
Markets Are More Than Just Numbers
Apr 09, 2009
Investing is an activity that seems to be all about ...
Consider Switching Tactics In Drug War: Taxes
Mar 07, 2009
The first piece of legislation that President Obama signed was ...
Meetings With Clients Lead To New Outlook
Feb 07, 2009
One of the best parts of my business model has turned out to be ...
Human Behavior Determines Investment Returns
Jan 31, 2009
As the stock market has behaved sickeningly ...
2008
Tesoro Homes, Five Other San Antonio-Area firms, Make Aggie 100 List
Oct 31, 2008
Six San Antonio-area companies earned spots on the ...
2005
Intercontinental Cos. Hires Charlie Lutz As Chief Operating Officer
Mar 17, 2005
Veteran banker Charles “Charlie” Lutz III has joined the ...
2004
Fees Gaining Ground On Commissions
Aug 22, 2004
The goals seem limitless—retirement, income, tax ...
2003
Taking Stock In Outside Influence
Sep 21, 2003
In recent months, Randy Willard has realized how valuable the ...
2002
Clear Channel Running Out Of Leverage For Future Acquisitions
Aug 18, 2002
The highly leveraged Clear Channel Communications Inc. is ...
2001
2000
Start-Up Funds Hedge Bets For S.A. Investors
Sep 10, 2000
Two small private-investment firms in San Antonio will soon ...
Market Plunge Is Cue To Re-Examine Strategy
Apr 23, 2000
The bursting of a speculative bubble is like the end of a ...
If Moody’s Upgrades Mexico’s Debt, Investors On Both Sides Of The Border Could Benefit
Mar 05, 2000
For generations, many San Antonio companies have been reluctant to ...
1999
Analysts Expect Online Trading To Emerge As Viable Player
Mar 21, 1999
Server shut-downs have caused concerns in the ...
1998
Savvy Investors Seek Blueprint For Their Financial Future
Nov 22, 1998
Like many people, you have financial goals, and you ...
1997
Clubs Turning Novices Into Savvy Investors
Aug 24, 1997
A radiologist, truck driver, retired shool teacher and an ...
Investment Officials Predict Continued Market Growth
Mar 23, 1997
Stock market followers have conflicting views about ...
Mexican Customers Building Deposits Again, Making Investments With Local Institutions
Jan 05, 1997
Mexican deposits in San Antonio banks are rising again, but ...
1996
Travel To Mexico Takes Big Jump From 1995 Levels
Nov 10, 1996
The number of Alamo City travelers visiting Mexico has ...