A fascinating review of the Bin Laden operation by the CIA and other intelligence agencies that led to the demise of Bin Laden. There's a lot more going on than what official sources would have us believe. If, like me, you want us out of Afghanistan, I think its helpful to better understand what is …
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!
Bad News: Derivates Rules Delayed by GOP
There is, in my opinion, no rational reason to delay the implementation of the Dodd-Frank rules for derivatives. More than any single issue that led to the recent financial crisis, financial derivatives should be subject to oversight and control. I spent 20 years as a Registered Reprentative and there are more rules than you can …
2Q Guide to the Markets
Since March of 2009, the global equity markets have been generally moving upward. Knowing as we do that life never moves in a straight line, there is reason to think we are going to get a correction of some kind soon. There are lots of issues on the table, and it's reasonable to believe there …
Two Cows
Summer really seems to be here with the temp reaching into the 90's. What follows is a pretty good description of global politics. Enjoy. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS AND CORPORATE BUSINESS MODELS: A BETTER UNDERSTANDING DEMOCRAT: You have two cows. Your neighbor has none. You feel guilty for being successful. You vote people into office that put …
Is The Economy Faltering?
Advisor One | May 20, 2011 | By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne Uncertainty about the economy and a foreclosure backlog is smothering the housing market. The index of U.S. leading economic indicators fell 0.3% last month, breaking a modest string of upticks over the past 10 months. While the labor market and manufacturing showed weakness in …
Time Lapse Clouds and Sky Over the Canary Islands
For a number of years, I've visited a web site that every day presents images about the cosmos. From time to time, they have a video, and that is what I want to share with you on this post. Click here and enjoy the next three or four minutes. Canary Island Time Lapse Video.
The Role of Social Security in Retirement Plans
By Lauren Barack Few financial planners hope to have clients lean on Social Security benefits during their retirement years. But the last decade has changed how many advisors and clients view our nation's pension fund. Today, depending on the age of the client, adding Social Security benefits into the retirement income plan may be a …
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Required Minimum Distributions from an IRA etc.
Once a person reaches age 70, the IRS imposes rules on accounts that contain money that has never been subject to income taxes. You are required to begin what are known as Required Minimum Distributions, or simply RMDs. We have done several client seminars lately where I bring up the subject of RMDs and it …
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Avoid college loans if you possibly can
I ran across something on TV last evening where several high school students, about to graduate, responded to a question whether they planned to take out loans to get a college degree. Some said "yes" and some said "no". The point made was that once you borrow money, backed by the US Govt., then those …
Stratfor Global Intelligence
An element of investment planning is an awareness of what is happening across the globe, both economically and politically. From time to time there are posts from Stratfor that I believe are important. Here is one of them: Visegrad: A New European Military Force
Helping Define Your Financial Future 