My Comments: The greatest economic threats to the health and welfare of the world I will leave to my grandchildren will arise from the disparity between the haves and the have-nots. One side of this argument arises from the contempt that was pervasive across the planet toward a political movement driven by what came to …
Author: Tony Kendzior, CLU, ChFC - Financial Planner
I've lived happily, raised a family, and enjoyed a professional life in Gainesville for over 50 years. The next several years are full of promise. My goal is to find new clients, new friends and somehow share the wisdom I've accumulated over these many years. And when I have time, play a little golf and travel with my family. Cheers!
Welcome to the Exponential Age
18 years ago, the Eastman Kodak company sold 85% of all photo paper on the planet and employed 86,200 people, 46,300 of them in the US. By 2015, they employed 6,500 people and surrendered what was left of the photo paper business so they could emerge from bankruptcy. You may recall digital cameras were invented …
Radical New Hypothesis For Why Humans Exist
My Comments: from time to time my mind tends to wander. Some of you might argue it’s much of the time, but at least it wonders. This may not sit well with some of my friends who believe there is an insurmountable chasm between their faith and the world around them but , for me, …
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Surprise! The Economy Is Looking Pretty Good Right Now
My Comments: Is it OK to be cynical from time to time? I hope so. The primary message that came out of the Trump campaign for the White House was that no one in Washington gave a damn about the working poor of America. That a large group of Americans had been left behind and …
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A Primer on Social Security Spousal Benefits
My Comments: For many millions of us, the monthly Social Security check keeps us housed, fed, and clothed. This is something society has provided for it’s elder citizens since civilizations appeared on the planet. The way it’s accomplished has changed, but the basic premise has not. Why is that some we have put in charge …
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Wall Street’s 2017 Forecasts And Campaign Promises
My Comments: We’re almost there. Whether it turns out OK or not remains to be seen. I suspect it’ll turn out better than many forecast and worse that many expect. Where you and I will fall in all this is a total unknown. But the combined intellect of those making these forecasts is staggering, so …
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Terrorism: A Dire Prediction For Trump’s First 100 Days
My Comments: The level of naivete across the planet is remarkable. But it’s nothing new. I was born near London with bombs dropping all around, in a country governed by one Neville Chamberlain who believed Adolph Hitler was a gentleman and not the monster he turned out to be. There are too many parallels in …
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Market Insanity Reaches Record-Highs As Investors Flock Into The Biggest Bubble In History
My Comments: So much for being an optimist. There’s a point where it simply makes sense to take your money off the table and put it under the mattress. At least for a while. The markets are being driven by those who are convinced Donald Trump is the second coming. These folks seem convinced that …
White House Personalities Going Forward
My Comments: Like it or not, the next four years will be different. The new “normal” in terms of the leadership, or lack thereof, coming out of Washington, DC. will change. For some this might be a good thing, but I have my doubts. The stakes are very high and much of what I see …
Getting 88% More from Social Security
My Comments: 88% seems like an irrational number. Whether it is or not, and depending on how you want and expect your life to play out, the dollars you get from Social Security are likely to contribute greatly to your financial peace of mind and standard of living down the road. If you don’t make …
Helping Define Your Financial Future 