My Comments: It's fascinating to watch the changing dynamic of China as an economic power, moving inexorably toward a form of democracy, driven by an emerging middle class that is clearly starting to express an interest in the rewards of a "good life", while at the same time experiencing the political pressures that dictate how …
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!
The Medicaid Problem Grows and a (Partial) Solution Emerges
My Comments: I ran across this article a few weeks ago. With the headline recently that Governor Scott was not going to comply with the directives toward the states and Medicaid, I thought it might be helpful to have a better understanding of the implications. The idea presented below is not a full answer, but …
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Top 15 Best Paying College Degrees
My Comments: The most compelling argument in favor of a college education is that it leads to economic advantages. In simple terms, more money. Yes, there are probably other reasons to be properly educated, among them those who are committed at an early age to follow a path of service to humanity. But for most …
Evaluating the Best Retirement Withdrawal Strategies
My Comment: Unless you are a financial planner, this may put you to sleep. On the other hand, if you are thinking about retirement and have an intact nest egg, you have to better understand how to turn that nest egg into an income. And please understand, this is a very different issue than how …
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Golden Handcuffs for the Practice Manager
“Golden handcuffs” are used to create a financial incentive to keep valuable employees on the payroll. If your job is to manage the practice, and you want a set of "golden handcuffs" for yourself, here’s a way to persuade your employer, the practice owners, to give you a financial reward with money being spent on …
Should Small Businesses Really Fear Obamacare?
The official plaintiff in the Obamacare case was the main small-business lobbying organization. In fact, the new health care law should be a boon to entrepreneurs. By Matthew Yglesias|Posted Monday, July 2, 2012 The landmark health care case decided last week by the Supreme Court was a win for the Obama administration and a loss …
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The Apprentice . . . without that jackass Trump
My Comments: To hear the Tea Party tell us, its time to Take Back America. My response is “take us back to when?”. You can talk about freedoms and opportunities and no one to tell you how to live your life but you and I know that you simply can’t turn back the clock. If …
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Managing Your Student Loans
If this is Tuesday, (and I think it is; we just got back from a trip to California and six days of sleep deprivation) then today is when I write something about the problems of paying for a college education. This article comes from a MDPreferred.com, an organization I work with to help physicians navigate …
New Book: How to Make America Great Again
My Comments: In 1950, my parents brought me to these United States and I became and American. I was granted citizenship in 1959 when I graduated from high school. I have regrets, but none of them as a result of my coming here to live, be educated, and grow a family. As a professional in …
Happy 4th of July!
Sitting in the Orlando airport on the way to a family wedding. July 4th is a special day for me. It goes back to 1950 after my arrival here from Europe. Go to Categories along the right side of the page, navigate to Personal, and find my post from last July 4th. There are pictures …
Helping Define Your Financial Future 