Alzheimer’s disease is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Most Alzheimer’s disease research has focused on two types of dangerous brain proteins: beta amyloids and tau proteins. Now, new research shows a third “bad actor” may play a major role in the illness. It’s called TDP-43. TDP-43 shows up in 25-50% of […]
Editor’s Note: The largest cybersecurity breach in U.S. government history just compromised the personal data—including Social Security numbers—of millions of current and former federal employees. We cannot underestimate the damage a hacker can do to our wealth online. Tom first wrote about the importance of protecting your online security in August 2010. These valuable tips […]
From Bob Irish, editor, Retirement Insider: Doctors don’t like the “patient mill” approach to medicine any more than their patients do. So, a growing number of doctors are changing their practices to a new model: concierge medicine. Concierge medicine isn’t a new concept. It used to be the sole province of the wealthy. But not […]
From Greg Wilson, chief analyst, the Legacy Portfolio: Warren Buffett calls it “a fabulous asset.” Wharton finance professor and CNBC analyst Jeremy Siegel proved it. Siegel studied the S&P 500 from its inception in 1957 to 2003. He found that 11 of the 20 all-time top-performing companies had one thing in common: A well-respected brand […]
“We are now on the cusp of the next major bull market in the investing world.” It’s gold. MarketWatch reports the founder of ElliottWaveTrader—Avi Gilburt—believes the yellow metal is about to start its next leg higher. Its ultimate top: $25,000 per ounce. Now, before you rush out to your local coin dealer… Gilbert says it’s […]
Editor’s Note: Over the last few weeks in the Daily, Mark’s touched on his health and wellness regimens. It’s kept his physical condition much younger than his chronological age… and sparked a deluge of letters from subscribers wanting to learn the details. In today’s essay, Mark tells all…
Editor’s Note: Last week, we featured a graduation speech from Agora Inc. founder (and Mark’s business partner), Bill Bonner. It garnered such attention, that we’ve decided to share another important lesson from Bill’s life and experiences with the PBRG community…