Follow Us: Google+
 
Bankrate.com

Investing in the new economy
Man and woman analyzing trends
investing
Avoid the next bursting investment bubble

Sign No. 3: confident consumption
Next
4 of 8
Back
Sign No. 3: Confident consumption

Pride goes before a fall, and hubris is always involved in bubbles. Conspicuous consumption and overconfidence go hand in hand.

"Generally, this overconfidence manifests itself in world records -- for instance, in prices of art and wine or even the world's tallest skyscraper," says Mansharamani.

Technological innovations can also impel investors to believe that this time is different, that the world is fundamentally changed and a new era is underway.


 

 

advertisement

            Connect with us
advertisement
Most Read
  1. Beach towns with bargain homes
  2. 6 tips for successful yard sale
  3. Nick Nolte's house for sale
  4. 5 costliest tickets for car insurance
  5. 7 sedans for the young at heart
  6. 5 car models that lose value
  7. Ali Landry's house for sale
  8. Headlight requirements by state
  9. 9 gas-only, fuel-efficient cars
  10. 8 eerie ghost towns
CDs Overnight Averages
Product Yield +/- Last week
6 month CD
0.45% 0.41%
1 yr CD
0.67% 0.62%
5 yr CD
1.24% 1.22%
1 yr jumbo CD
0.65% 0.65%
Compare rates:
Don Taylorinvesting
The good news is you're inheriting $500 million. The bad news is you need to hold onto it.
advertisement
Home Depot reported increased sales over its closest rival Lowe's in earnings reports this week.
Partner Center
advertisement

Advertising Disclosure: Bankrate.com is an independent, advertising-supported comparison service. Bankrate may be compensated in exchange for featured placement of certain sponsored products and services, or your clicking on links posted on this website.