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    Retirement Strategy: This Is Not A Dip, This Is What We Have Been Waiting For (Part 25)

    Sat, 06/02/2012 - 15:02 EDT - Seeking Alpha
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    By Regarded Solutions:How is everyone today? I was just about to do a portfolio update today but felt that this article was more appropriate for the latest market fluctuations. The update can wait until Sunday.This week we have faced some really strong headwinds that have caused the markets to tumble and to test our mettle.
    Some Of The Issues
    Obviously there are a bunch of issues for us to wrap our brains around so let's do a very brief outline of the hottest topics we are looking at and listening to.

    • The Eurozone has flared up again with Spain now taking center stage. Greece is still mumbling and Germany is still grumbling, but when we pick it apart, what is different this week from the last 2 years? Nothing much. Spain is near default but it looks like bonds will be issued. Greece is still in denial but they have a

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