Posts for Guzzo the Contrarian


The Curious Case Of Cole Bartiromo

From Guzzo the Contrarian
August 31, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Ten years later and people still aren’t doing their own due diligence. ... (more)

Talking Trash

From Guzzo the Contrarian
August 28, 2010 at 9:45 pm
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Market Sentiment

From Guzzo the Contrarian
August 24, 2010 at 3:22 am
I believe this Burton Cummings video represents how most investors are probably feeling about the stock market right now - But, don’t let all the negative market sentiment ... (more)

Banking Conflicts

From Guzzo the Contrarian
August 17, 2010 at 4:42 am
Trying to live frugally and living below my means, I don’t subscribe to cable television. So, it wasn’t until today that I heard about Dylan Ratigan. I watched his ... (more)

Wachovia – Getting Dirty Money Clean

From Guzzo the Contrarian
August 16, 2010 at 4:01 pm
This is a few months dated, but I thought it would compliment the previous 60 Minutes whistleblower piece. It helps to remind us about who’s really running the show. Source: ... (more)

Bears Always Leave You Wanting

From Guzzo the Contrarian
August 15, 2010 at 3:25 am
How true, how true. Source: Picture Is Unrelated ... (more)

I’m Being Water

From Guzzo the Contrarian
August 14, 2010 at 9:14 pm
It’s been a roller coaster stock market this past few months. Just when you think it’s going to zig, it zags, and vice-versa. It takes a lot of intestinal fortitude ... (more)

60 Minutes: A Crack In The Swiss Vault

From Guzzo the Contrarian
August 14, 2010 at 6:05 am
Swiss bank accounts offered people, including U.S. tax cheats, a safe place to hide money. But, for the first time in history, the largest bank in Switzerland has released formerly ... (more)

Markets React To FOMC

From Guzzo the Contrarian
August 11, 2010 at 4:48 pm
The markets reacted to the recent FOMC statement by Ben Bernanke by dropping 2.5-3% across the board, both nationally and internationally. ... (more)

The 530 Therapy Savings Plan

From Guzzo the Contrarian
August 1, 2010 at 3:06 am
The cost of a child’s education is becoming astronomical, and many wise parents have already started saving into a 529-plan in order to cover the costs of a college education. ... (more)

Arizona Unclaimed Property

From Guzzo the Contrarian
July 29, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Have you forgotten about a checking or savings account, an old uncashed check, stock, safe deposit box, utility refund, etc.? Arizona is considered a “custodial state” ... (more)

ASU NP Care Program

From Guzzo the Contrarian
July 29, 2010 at 12:35 am
If you do not have health insurance and are in need of low-cost healthcare, you can join the Nurse Practitioner (NP) Care program. Everyone is eligible. ASU College of Nursing ... (more)

Bear Markets Aren’t Always Bad

From Guzzo the Contrarian
July 27, 2010 at 3:08 pm
A bear market isn’t always a bad thing. Sometimes it’s best to embrace the bear. It can stimulate us to change for the better. Source: Kris Anka ... (more)

An Animated Ponzi

From Guzzo the Contrarian
July 26, 2010 at 3:51 pm
This animation was commissioned by Warner Bros. as part of the bonus features on their ‘Ocean’s 13′ DVD release. Concept and animation by Wes Ball and Justin ... (more)

No One Would Listen

From Guzzo the Contrarian
July 26, 2010 at 3:31 am
I just finished reading Harry Markopolos’s book, No One Would Listen: A True Financial Thriller. As promised, let me give you my thoughts about it. For those unfamiliar with ... (more)

Wall Street Warfighters

From Guzzo the Contrarian
July 24, 2010 at 4:18 am
The non-profit organization Wall Street Warfighters trains disabled combat veterans for careers in the fast paced world of high finance. Wall Street Warfighters is open to all ... (more)

FDIC Insurance Coverage Permanent

From Guzzo the Contrarian
July 21, 2010 at 7:22 pm
According to an FDIC press release today, basic FDIC insurance coverage is permanently increased to $250,000 per depositor - On July 21, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the ... (more)

Financial Regulation Reform

From Guzzo the Contrarian
July 20, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Funny how all of these things happened “unintentionally of course” around the same time in the last three months, huh? On April 16th, SEC charges Goldman Sachs with ... (more)

Frugality – It’s Not Only For Americans

From Guzzo the Contrarian
July 9, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Nigerian frugality, courtesy of Godfrey Danchimah and The Laugh Factory. ... (more)

Phoenix Landlord/Tenant Workshop

From Guzzo the Contrarian
July 5, 2010 at 3:24 am
The city of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department (NSD) is hosting a free Landlord/Tenant Workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the NSD West Facility, 3325 W. Flower ... (more)

How To Rollover Your 401K

From Guzzo the Contrarian
July 3, 2010 at 11:26 pm
I’ve known a few people in my career in pharmacy who have left their 401k contributions invested in their former employers’ sponsored retirement savings plans only ... (more)

Taking Personal Finance Too Far

From Guzzo the Contrarian
July 3, 2010 at 1:45 am
Financial bloggers are known for our abilities to control expenses, find the best deals, and get the best value for our buck. However, sometimes we can also carry things a little ... (more)

Guzzo The Contrarian Update

From Guzzo the Contrarian
June 30, 2010 at 4:23 pm
I found out on the 28th that Guzzo the Contrarian was hacked and possibly infected with malicious software. I didn’t know this happened until Google sent me the following ... (more)

Arizona’s Best Auto Repair Facilities

From Guzzo the Contrarian
June 24, 2010 at 5:00 am
In search of an auto repair facility you can trust? Aren’t we all? Look no further. AAA recently published its ninth annual list of Top Shops, AAA Approved Auto Repair (AAR) ... (more)

What Happened To Laissez-Faire?

From Guzzo the Contrarian
June 19, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Just reminiscing back to 2008 and before the recessionary bailouts, when Greenspan and his cronies adamantly supported Laissez-faire economics. That is, until the shit hits the ... (more)