My Comments: Geopolotical events almost always influence the world of investments. Today, global economic health, or lack of it, dictates to some extent how we invest our money, where we invest our money, and what we can expect going forward. All of us saw recently how the ISIS jihadists in Iraq caused the price of …
Month: July 2014
A Few Other Examples of Murphy’s Law
My Comments: According to WordPress, whose templates I use for this website, this is my 900th blog post since I started this in April, 2011. Now that the hurricane has gone off to harass someone else, please accept my wishes to you and your family for a fun July 4th. Today is not a day to …
Powered by the U.S., Global Assets Forecast to Hit $100 Trillion
My Comments: So, just how much is $100 Trillion? Can you say "A lot!"? What’s equally mind boggling to me is that in 1967 ( or maybe it was 1966?) I built a house for myself and my wife. In those days I acted as my own general contractor. Back then, I could also dig …
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US Cable Barons And Their Power Over Us
My Comments: Professionally, I live in the world of finance and investments. Regulation is pervasive, most likely increasing, since there is a pervasive threat of abuse by the big players. I think it would help all of us to have a level playing field, including individuals, corporate America, and society as a whole. I cannot …
World Weather Gone Haywire: Effect On… and the Economy
My Comments: No, we are not doomed. But it’s worth paying attention to from time to time. If you are looking for solace, you won’t find it here. My cousin in England just wrote to tell me their weather is noxious and unpleasant. Have you thought about the price of vegetables and fruit in the …
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Helping Define Your Financial Future 