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Steven Hansen

Steven Hansen (A.K.A "The Hand") was born, raised and educated in California. Steven worked for 25 years for a major international engineering and construction corporation. He has lived outside of the USA almost continuously since 1978. Steven retired in 1995 to sail the world. He is still sailing today and is currently located in Malaysia.

On the financial side, Steven is a pragmatist. His motto is to "go with the flow" and believes that the only correct investing method is one which makes you money both short and long term. He does not fall in love with philosophies – only results. He has invested well enough to retire at 45 and stay retired.

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Inflation Remains Beyond Our Horizon to Predict
on Nov 19, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA
NABE Expects Low 2009 Growth
on Nov 17, 2008
Another Look at 3Q 2008 GDP
on Nov 16, 2008
Big Three: Too Connected to Fail?
on Nov 16, 2008 about GM, F
ECRI: Economy Falling at Fastest Pace in 60 Years
on Nov 16, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA
Gold and Silver Are Not Proven Inflation Hedges
on Nov 13, 2008 about SLV, GLD
U.S. Weekly Leading Index Now at Six-Decade Low
on Nov 09, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA
U.S. Future Inflation Gauge Tumbles to 81-Month Low
on Nov 09, 2008
Canadian Inflation Pressures Ease
on Nov 09, 2008 about FXC, EWC
It Might Be Impossible to Stop the Decline of Housing Prices
on Nov 09, 2008
ECRI: Worldwide Inflation Continues to Recede
on Nov 07, 2008 about EWI, EWJ, EWG
Stay Away from Commodities at the Beginning of Economic Downturns
on Nov 07, 2008 about GSG, DBC
Freight Traffic Downward Trend Signals When Recession Began
on Nov 03, 2008 about IYT
Weekly Leading Index Forecasting Darker Economic Times
on Nov 02, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA
Carnival Eliminates Dividend to Preserve Cash
on Nov 02, 2008 about CCL, CUK
One Reason Why Banks Are Not Lending
on Oct 27, 2008 about XLF
The Weekly Leading Index Shows Economic Growth Approaching Record Low
on Oct 26, 2008
Can Carnival Adapt to the Changing Economy?
on Oct 23, 2008 about CCL, CUK
Economy Plunging to 33 Year Low?
on Oct 19, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA
WLI Growth Plummets, Indicates Recession Will Worsen
on Oct 12, 2008
U.S. Weekly Leading Index Indicates Economic Growth Downturn Continues
on Oct 06, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA
U.S. Future Inflation Gauge Plummets to Six Year Low
on Oct 06, 2008
ECRI Future Inflation Indexes Indicate That Worldwide Inflation Is Receding
on Oct 03, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA
WLI at 28-Year Low
on Sep 28, 2008
Who Is For and Against the $700 Billion Bailout?
on Sep 28, 2008
110th Congress Economic Record – McCain, Obama Sponsored Legislation
on Sep 26, 2008
Weekly Leading Index Slides to Five Year Low
on Sep 22, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA
Costs to Prevent Economic Free Fall
on Sep 22, 2008
Depressionary Tales
on Sep 16, 2008 about QQQQ, DIA, IVV
"Moral Hazard" Meets "Too Big to Fail"
on Sep 14, 2008
Titan International: Rolling Out the Goods
on Sep 14, 2008 about TWI
Weekly Leading Index Remains Solidly in Recession Territory
on Sep 14, 2008 about QQQQ, SPY, DIA

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