Recent Media Appearances
Print and broadcast news media frequently call on Ric for his expert commentary on all types of financial issues. A sample of the latest…
Edelman Says Diversify to Make Portfolio Last in Retirement
-Bloomberg.com, Mar. 27
“The Madoff case shows that we need more enforcement of the existing regulations.”
-Morning in America with Bill Bennett , Dec. 16
“Buying a home is like getting married. Don't overemphasize the wedding. Focus on the marriage.”
-Washington Post, Dec. 13
"If you try to get out now, you're going to be doing the wrong thing
at the wrong time.”
-The O'Reilly Factor, Fox News Channel, Nov. 25
“Watch the smart money for cues.”
-Parade magazine, Nov. 9
"Don’t just buy and hold; buy and rebalance.”
-PBS Nightly Business Report, Oct. 24
"Don't act out of fear."
-Denver Post, Oct. 11
"It's a rescue plan, not a bailout."
-Washington Times, Oct. 1
Ric in USA TODAY
Today's Pessimism Dismisses History's Lessons
Read Ric’s article in the New Year’s Eve edition of USA TODAY.
Ric Appears on Nightly Business ReportSegments of a PBS interview with Ric regarding the latest big drop in the stock market aired on the Nightly Business Report the evening of Oct. 24. NBR is broadcast nightly on hundreds of PBS stations across the country. To view the transcript for this show go here.
Does Bill Clinton Listen to Ric's Show?
Who knows. It sounds like Ric's special report that was circulated on Capitol Hill may have made an impression. Read more »
Ric Analyzes the Shakeup on Wall Street
The collapse of Lehman Brothers, the takeover of Merrill Lynch, and the crisis at American International Group have shaken Wall Street to its core. In a Sept. 18 appearance on "Morning in America" with Bill Bennett, Ric referred to the developments as "Wall Street's comeuppance."
Listen to an audio replay of the interview >>
Ric Analyzes the Fannie Mae /Freddie Mac Takeover
When the federal government moved to take over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in September, Washington’s WTTG-TV interviewed Ric for some expert analysis of the takeover and its effect on shareholders of the two companies.
To see video of the story, click here. And to read more about this story go here.
Ric Featured in Washington Post
Ric was again featured in the Washington Post’s Sunday business section’s “Ask the Experts” column. This week’s question: “What's the best way to pay for college if I haven't got much money socked away?" To see Ric’s answer, click here.

