If you watch CNBC or another financial network, you still hear how terrible the economy is with no end in sight. While I agree that things are still not good and the nation must take a defensive attitude toward their finances, it’s important to look at where we were versus where we are. To illustrate, I put together 5 facts that seem to indicate that things are better.

Market Volatility is alive and well right now.  I have found yet another example of what I mention on a daily basis:  The market is emotional.  Let’s look at today’s example.  Go to http://finance.google.com/finance and take a look at the chart for the Dow Jones Industrial Average today.  (We will do an entry on what the [...]