Money Woes? Pay to Get your Palm Read.

What can I say? At least they seem to be offering optimistic reassurances. If a good bit of economics is psychology, they might be doing their part for the good of Wall Street.

For a small fee, of course.




Psychics Make a Fortune During Uncertain Economic Times

http://www.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2009-03-15-psychics_N.htm

"Valerie Morrison has less time for love these days. The Philadelphia psychic says clients who once obsessed about romantic prospects are too worried about their economic future.

Executives inquire about layoffs. Restaurateurs ask if people will still go out to eat. Homeowners want real estate tips.

"They ask me if this (recession) is going to turn around or become even worse," says Morrison, a seer since age 7, when she says she foresaw an aunt's death. "I say chicken pox gets worse before it gets better. Do not panic."

Anecdotal evidence indicates that psychics, astrologers, palm readers, Tarot card shufflers, numerologists and other paranormal specialists have become the rage as investment advisers and brokers appear clueless. After all, if the times aren't normal, why not try the paranormal?"