Michael Robinson

Editor, American Wealth Underground

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Exploit a U.S. Government Conspiracy for $97,500 by May 2010! At this moment, the U.S. government is pouring billions of dollars into technology, sparking a "shadow recovery." And Michael Robinson has uncovered two main ways investors can play this government spending boom in technology. Here are the details on this latest financial opportunity.

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Written by Editor Michael Robinson, the American Wealth Underground investment advisory service profiles major technology companies and government contractors that offer safe, low-risk investment opportunities.

A Pulitzer Prize nominee and published author, Michael Robinson is a 30-year media veteran who is dedicated to uncovering the truth behind the headlines. Michael has written for some of the nation’s more prestigious publications, including the Oakland Tribune, San Francisco Examiner, The New York Times, National Real Estate Investor, and The Wall Street Journal.

As author of the book Overdrawn: The Bailout of American Savings, Michael was instrumental in uncovering a scandal at Bank of America that led to the dismissal of two executive vice presidents.

Get to Know Michael Robinson

What is a hot sector for 2010? For 2010, investors must get back to basics. In order to get back to basics, I would not get trapped chasing gains. Instead, look for companies that have long-term sustainable business models. As an investor, search for companies with excellent management skills, as well as experience in maneuvering through recession. This year, you should also look for companies that are not saddled with a great deal of debt. This debt could be the determining factor in their survival over the next six to nine months.

What is one thing an investor should consider when picking a stock? In picking a stock look for cash flow. Ideally, the equity in question would have support in the form of strong cash flow and would also pay a dividend. If the stock doesn’t pay a dividend then the company should have strong cash flow or lots of cash on hand. I would avoid almost any stock with a large debt coming due this year or next.

What do you like to do in your free time? In my free time, I like to play blues guitar, write songs and sail. The city of Oakland has one of the cheaper sailing clubs in the country. So, we get out a few times a year. I used to race J24s on San Francisco Bay. My other hobby is organizing my family videos and photos. Finally, when the economy is strong my wife and I like checking out the great restaurants in the Bay Area.

What profession other than yours would you like to try? I’d say Jimmy Buffet has the ideal life: sails the islands, plays his music on tour and writes books in his “spare time.” That sounds pretty idyllic to me.