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Michael Lebowitz

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Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) are an unavoidable part of retirement planning for many Americans. While they are designed to ensure retirees eventually pay taxes on their tax-deferred...
Japan holds over $1 trillion of US Treasury securities, making it the largest sovereign holder by a significant amount. Thus, the possibility has arisen that Japan might use its extensive holdings as...
When planning for retirement, securing a reliable income stream is a top priority. Many retirees turn to annuities for retirement income as a way to guarantee financial stability. Guaranteed income...
Interest Rate Swaps: Plumbing of the Financial System
By Michael Lebowitz - May 02, 2025
Our recent article, Swaps and Basis Trades Warn Of Mounting Liquidity Problems, touched on negative interest rate swap spreads as an omen of potential liquidity problems. To stay on the topic of...
This past week, two lower-cost food and beverage retailers posted earnings, which conveyed the underlying message that consumers are struggling. McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) and Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX)...
When your wealth grows, so does the complexity of your financial life. For high-net-worth individuals, tax planning is no longer just about filing accurately—it’s about strategically managing income,...
S&P 500: A Rare Zweig Breadth Thrust Provides Optimism
By Michael Lebowitz - Apr 29, 2025
The Zweig Breadth Thrust, a rare technical indicator, triggered a bullish signal on Friday. The signal indicates rapid and significant changes in momentum. The calculation is based on the 10-day...
Estate planning is more than just drafting a will—it is a critical strategy for protecting assets, reducing tax burdens, and ensuring a seamless wealth transfer. Without a proper plan in place, your...
Despite a growing chorus of pundits claiming the “death of the dollar” is imminent, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US dollar will remain the world’s reserve currency. The following clip...
S&P 500’s Path Ahead: Soar, Stall, or Plummet?
By Michael Lebowitz - Apr 23, 2025
We have good and bad news for investors who want to know whether the stock market will soar, stall, or plummet. First, the good news. This article presents the market path for what lies ahead....