On this edition of Common Sense Investing we talk about all the good news for the markets last week; trade deals with China, Mexico and Canada and a Central bank that did nothing. We also look at two different sectors of the market and give you our thoughts on both.

Over the Thanksgiving holiday break Common Sense Investing paid a visit to Adam Abrahams, a tax and estate planning attorney, to gain his insight on the current tax environment. Adam also shared some of his thoughts on issues affecting small businesses.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we look at what happens to the equity markets when a recession takes hold. We also take a contrarian look at Healthcare, REIT's and Utility stocks. Lastly, we discuss how much a retiree can spend out of their savings.

On today's episode of Common Sense Investing we look at the broad leadership and investor optimism which has taken the stock market to new highs. We also look at the streaming wars and how it might impact Disney. Lastly, we talk about Cisco and the importance of dividends.

On this edition of Common Sense Investing we take a look at how important the consumer is to the economy. We also talk about three of our favorite stocks that have just released their quarterly earnings reports.

One this episode of Common Sense Investing we look at the positives and the negatives facing the market today. We also talk about three stock ideas that you may want to research and see if they are appropriate for you. Lastly, we discuss the potential effects of market timing on an individuals portfolio.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we catch up on the state of the markets and share our thoughts on US Bancorp and ATT. We also take a look at Social Security and examine what we believe are some common misconceptions.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we look at what October might hold in store for the markets. We also talk about what really matters to the economy and investors- consumer spending and we will look at a few companies that have released earnings.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we talk about the online brokers moving towards zero commission trades and how that might affect retail investors. We also talk about Pepsi's latest earnings release and ponder whether there is any "fiz" left in the stock.

On this episode of Common Sense Investing we take a brief look at the state of the markets and the economy. We'll also share with you, our ten rules that we think might make you a better investor.