Markets and Investment Strategy by Russ Greene
Social Security benefits reach high-income earners, Russ Greene notes
Russ Greene points out that about one-third of Social Security benefits are directed to individuals with incomes of $100,000 or more. He suggests it is possible to target benefit reductions ...
Russ Greene: L.A. pension system pays over $100 million monthly excluding police and fire
Russ Greene highlights concerns over Los Angeles' pension system, stating it pays out over $100 million each month, not including payments to police and fire personnel. He also notes that some ...
Seniors' true financial status often understated, Russ Greene notes
Russ Greene argues that standard reports about seniors relying heavily on Social Security do not account for income from 401(k) and IRA withdrawals. He states that when these additional sources ...
Russ Greene: Boomers view war and industry through lens of pacifism and tech optimism
Russ Greene comments on the attitudes of boomers toward warfare and industrial production. He suggests that boomers either embrace pacifism or support military action only in the name of liberal ...
Americans set for 33% more Social Security than paid, Russ Greene notes
Russ Greene highlights that Americans born in the 1960s and turning 65 in the coming decade are expected to receive, on average, 33% more in Social Security benefits than they contributed in taxes ...
Russ Greene: Markets can punish hard work and change unexpectedly
Russ Greene argues that markets are inherently anti-meritocratic, citing their tendency to penalize individuals for working excessively hard. He points out that market conditions can change ...
CBO projects $138 trillion deficit mainly due to entitlement programs, Russ Greene notes
Russ Greene highlights that the Congressional Budget Office projects about a $138 trillion deficit for the U.S. over the next 30 years, primarily driven by Medicare, Social Security, and debt ...
Russ Greene: Cutting Social Security benefits reduces returns for high earners
Russ Greene raises the issue of how cutting Social Security benefits may impact the marginal tax rate on payroll taxes for high earners. He points out that at higher income levels, beneficiaries ...
Larger payroll tax hike and investment tax debated, Russ Greene notes
Russ Greene highlights a proposed increase in the payroll tax. The commentary also references a version of the policy that includes an investment tax, offering insight into the type of ...
Russ Greene: National debt nears $40 trillion as more funds go to Boomers
Russ Greene highlights concerns about the U.S. national debt approaching $40 trillion, alongside issues such as falling fertility, unaffordable housing, and shortages in military munitions. He ...
Lower saving rate links to higher senior spending, Russ Greene argues
Russ Greene argues that increased government spending on senior citizens leads to a decreased saving rate. According to Greene, this dynamic results in reduced investment, lower productivity, and ...
Russ Greene: Sinopec holds higher ESG score than Chevron, Exxon, and Valero
Russ Greene highlights that China's state-owned oil company, Sinopec, has a higher ESG score than major U.S. oil companies Chevron, Exxon, and Valero. According to Greene, the ESG scores are ...
U.S. Social Security and Medicare have over $79 trillion in unfunded liabilities, Russ Greene notes
Russ Greene states that unfunded liabilities for U.S. Social Security and Medicare have surpassed $79 trillion. This assertion draws attention to the scale of the financial commitments facing ...
Russ Greene: Venture capital decisionmaking uses subjective criteria unlike employment law
Russ Greene highlights that venture capitalists often describe their investment decisionmaking process in a way that would not be allowed under employment law. He notes that because there is no ...
Young families face economic disadvantages, Russ Greene argues
Russ Greene criticizes current economic policies, arguing that young families are not only unsupported but actively penalized. He points to issues such as home price inflation and senior property ...
Russ Greene: Debt reaches historical levels amid aging population concerns
Russ Greene raises questions about the growing debt and its potential risks as it approaches historical highs. He suggests that more attention should have been paid to whether the debt level was ...
Investors continue to use active managers even with better index fund returns, Russ Greene notes
Russ Greene questions why people continue to hire investment managers and consultants despite index funds historically providing equal or superior returns with lower fees. He suggests that ...
Russ Greene: Immigration cannot fix U.S. economic and ethical challenges
Russ Greene contends that immigration, regardless of type, is not a solution to systemic economic and ethical issues in the U.S. He points to excessive retirement benefits, abuse of VA and ...
Lifestyle subsidies mask coming changes in bond markets, Russ Greene notes
Russ Greene questions individuals whose lifestyles are significantly supported by large corporations and the U.S. government, noting their apparent lack of awareness about potential shifts ...
Russ Greene: Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon now valued at $21 trillion
Russ Greene highlights that Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon have a combined market value of $21 trillion. According to Greene, this total exceeds the entire combined stock ...
High demand and backlogs for gas turbines in April 2025, Russ Greene notes
Russ Greene, industry influencer, observed that by April 2025, demand for gas turbines was high and rapidly increasing, primarily driven by advancements in AI. According to Russ Greene, only a ...
