How long can interest rates stay negative? Think about this. Not only are you lending your money to governments, but you're paying them interest for the privilege of doing so.

The world is on a bumpy journey to a new destination and the New Normal.

How long can interest rates stay negative? Think about this. Not only are you lending your money to governments, but you're paying them interest for the privilege of doing so.

As we spend more, and as companies are pushed to invest, they say, "Hey wait a minute! There's more demand in the system. Let's invest more."

The once-unthinkable loss of the AAA rating will constitute a further hit to already fragile business and consumer confidence.

Investors have to ask themselves two questions. How much can we grow our investments? And, can we afford our mistakes?

Most people are under exposed to global assets, including foreign stocks, bonds and currencies.