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The End of Influence: What Happens When Other Countries Have the Money

January 25, 2010 · 5 comments

in Asia, China, G20, Latin America, US economy, capitalism, central banks, economics, economy, emerging markets, foreign investment, future, international economy, politics, preparedness, protectionism, reviews, wealth transfer, world order

As soon as I saw this title on the bookshelf, it caught my eye.  Since I’ve been trying to curb my spending, I just skimmed it and put it back.  Well, I returned a week later and decided to buy it after skimming it again.
I’m not finished with the book yet (although it’s just a [...]

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Will We Still Be Investing in 2110, and What Will Markets Look Like in 100 yrs?

January 11, 2010 · 7 comments

in BRIC, China, G20, OPEC, capitalism, commodities, currencies, emerging markets, environment, future, international economy, investing (general), market trends, stock exchanges, sustainability, theories, wealth transfer, wealthbuilding, world order

Have you ever thought about how investing will change over the next century?  What will the investment landscape look like in 2110, or even in 2080?
I have to admit, I don’t think I’ve ever thought about this specific question before.  But it occurred to me when I heard an analyst from London talking about what [...]

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Biggest Foreign Buyers of U.S. Debt

January 4, 2010 · 5 comments

in China, Federal Reserve, GDP, US Treasury, US debt, USD, central banks, currencies, debt, deficits, hyperinflation, interest rates, international economy, money supply, wealth transfer, world reserve currency

Aside from American financial institutions and the Fed (the buyer of last resort), the largest buyers of US Treasuries and notes are all Asian countries.  You can probably guess which ones.
#1 – China
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China, more than anyone, is probably most concerned with the value of the US dollar and the stability of their US dollar investments.  [...]

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How Will You Spend the Money From Your Parents’ Estates When They’re Gone?

May 5, 2009 · 16 comments

in estates, inheritance, wealth transfer

Have you made plans for what you would do with any inheritance you might receive from your parents’ estates when they die?  It’s not the most pleasant subject to think about frequently, but every now and then I come back to it.  I haven’t sat down with my parents to have an in-depth conversation about [...]

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