Our Authors
Robert Wiedemer
President
Robert A. Wiedemer is the President of Bull Bear Publishing and a Senior Investment Advisor at Bull Bear Investment Management. He is co-author of the landmark book America’s Bubble Economy (2006), which correctly predicted the 2008 Financial Crisis. As Paul Farrell, senior investment columnist at Dow Jones MarketWatch said, “In short, America’s Bubble Economy’s prediction, though widely ignored, was accurate.” Kiplinger’s chose it as one of the Best Business Books of 2006. Mr. Wiedemer’s books, including Aftershock, which was chosen in 2009 by Smart Money magazine as one of the five best investment books of the year, have sold more than 1 million copies. In 2009, Aftershock Second Edition became a New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller. The book also became a bestseller in Korea and was translated into Chinese and Japanese. It has been covered by Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, EuroMoney, Barrons, Reuters, AP, and others. The audio version of the book was nominated for an Audie Award. In 2012, The Aftershock Investor became a Wall Street Journal Bestseller, followed by further editions through 2015. His most recent book, Fake Money, Real Danger, was published in 2022. An engaging speaker, Mr. Wiedemer has spoken at the World Bank, CFA Societies, National Press Club, and appeared on CNBC and Fox Business News. He holds a Series 65 securities license and a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business.
Dr. David Wiedemer, PhD
Chief Economist
David Wiedemer, PhD is Chief Economist for Bull Bear Publishing. Along with Robert Wiedemer and Cindy Spitzer, Dr. Wiedemer coauthored America’s Bubble Economy (2006), Aftershock (2009, 2011, 2014, and 2015), The Aftershock Investor (2013, 2014), and the team’s most recent book, Fake Money Real Danger (2022). His insightful macroeconomic analysis and accurate predictions well before the 2008 global Financial Crisis provided the basis for the cutting edge predictions contained in the books. Dr. Wiedemer is also Chief Economist for Bull Bear Investment Management. He provides the macroeconomic views and complex macro analysis that underlie the firm’s macroeconomic investment decisions. Dr. Wiedemer was also critically important to every stage of the development of the Bull Bear Trading Strategy currently employed by Bull Bear Investment Management. Dr. Wiedemer holds a PhD in economics from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.
Cindy Spitzer
Senior Investment Advisor
Cindy Spitzer serves as a Senior Investment Advisor at Bull Bear Investment Management where she plays a key role in client education and development. Along with Robert Wiedemer and David Wiedemer, Ms. Spitzer coauthored America’s Bubble Economy (2006), Aftershock (2009, 2011, 2014, 2015), The Aftershock Investor (2013, 2014), and Fake Money Real Danger (2022). Ms. Spitzer has also collaborated on more than 20 books, including the first Chicken Soup for the Soul, Wilson’s Way, Buy and Hold is Dead (Again), and many others. Drawing on her unusual background in cutting-edge science, award-winning journalism, and problem-solving consulting, Ms. Spitzer brings a fresh approach to applying big picture ideas to real world decision-making, honed over the years by speaking individually with more than 700 consulting clients in nine countries. Cindy Spitzer continues to offer private consulting to individuals, businesses, and groups. Ms. Spitzer holds a BA in Biology from the State University of New York, a master’s in Science Journalism from the University of Maryland, and a Series 65 (registered investment advisor representative).