Sometime in the next few weeks, the Supreme Court is supposed to render its verdict on the legislation passed in 2010, affectionately known as Obamacare. How it will come down from on high, I have no idea, but the blogs and messages I receive as a financial advisor are all over the map. While I’m …
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!
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Richard Kendzior – 100 Years Ago Today!
In most of the civilized world, we celebrate the passage of time with birthdays, anniversaries, centennials, etc. I remember being very involved in our nations' bicentennial some 35 years ago. Today I honor my father, Richard Kendzior, on what would have been his 100th birthday. I discovered there is a story to tell and many …
Memorial Day 2012
Today I give thanks to the countless men and women who struggled and sacrificed that I may wake up this morning to enjoy freedom, prosperity, family and sunshine on my face.
Some Boomers May Choose Door No. 3
Instead of working longer or retiring on time with less money than anticipated, there may be a third alternative that financial advisors can show their clients that may give them the best of both worlds. An alternative may be to continue working full or part time and use money that had been going into savings …
Only Half of Americans Financially Prepared to Live Longer
My Comments: I know, I know, I promised to add stuff that was more positive going forward. Only it’s hard to find. And as I age, along with you, I’m reminded that given medical advances, both of us might be dead by now had we lived a 100 years ago. But we’re not, and that’s …
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Our Relationship With Afghanistan and Raising Teenagers
I hope the title got your attention. My plan is to draw a parallel between our military and diplomatic efforts in Afghanistan and helping our teen age children mature into young and self-sufficient adults. This insight came to me as I read a book by Robert B. Parker. Among his leading characters has been a …
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Romney, College Education, and Economic Growth
My Comments: Yes, I’ve been a partisan Democrat all my adult life. I’ve not always voted along party lines, but I’m clearly not among the 1%, so I think I have a better understanding of what the rest of us face on a daily basis about paying bills, saving for the future, dealing with health …
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J.P. Morgan Weekly Market Recap – May 21, 2012
For those of you who pay attention and want to time the market, here’s this weeks best summary:
The Paradox of Being Prepared
My Comments: The author of this article has a blog about investments that is both entertaining and informative. As much as anything, he doesn’t take himself too seriously, which is a fault many of us have. It’s long, but a good one... by Jeffrey Dow Jones Turns out our newsletter last week on China was …
Helping Define Your Financial Future 