Just as important as helping my clients protect themselves with life insurance is getting them to review their needs regularly. You need to know that, as life changes, so will your insurance needs. What follows is a tool that you can use for free to evaluate where you are. You may find you need more …
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!
Weekly Insight on the Economy and Markets
Each week, one of our money managers, Curian Capital, provides a summary of what has happened recently and their take on what is likely to happen going forward. Here is their Weekly Insight for May 16, 2011.
Threat Levels Attributable to John Cleese
The French government announced yesterday that it has raised its terror alert level from "Run" to "Hide." The only two higher levels in France are "Collaborate" and "Surrender." The rise was precipitated by a recent fire that destroyed France's white flag factory, effectively paralyzing the country's military capability. The English are feeling the pinch in …
by Tom Barnett – 5May11
It would seem that reports of Osama Bin Laden’s leadership of al-Qaeda these past few years were greatly exaggerated. By the time the equally shadowy SEAL Team 6 put that bullet through his brain, the great man was living in a million-dollar “cave” whose primary purpose was to keep him decidedly off grid – out …
Homage to a slow day…
I think summer is here already. Today I have nothing much to share so... Vowing revenge on his English teacher for making him memorize Wordsworth's "Intimations of Immortality," Warren decided to pour sugar in her gas tank, but he inadvertently grabbed a sugar substitute so it was actually Splenda in the gas. Becky Mushko Penhook, …
Wednesday’s Financial Comment
I am not a big gambler, but I have enjoyed an occasional trip to the casinos in Vegas. My wife goes with her girl friends almost every year. And from time to time she has returned with more money that she left with. But we tend to lose as well. The ultimate outcome from one …
New link for CollegeMoneyNow.info
Yesterday I finished a 7 minute internet introduction to the Circle of Neighbors foundation program for finding college money. Please click on this link, review it and give me your feedback. This is a valuable tool for parents and I really want to get it circulating in and around Alachua County. Thanks. http://portal.sliderocket.com/ALSXE/CollegeMoney
Financial Thought for Monday
Volatility in the market is much more worrisome when you are relying on your financial assets to support your lifestyle for the rest of your life. The older you are, the more worrisome it can be. For the time that I've been advising clients, the accepted rule was to manage the portfolio by diversifying asset …
Lighter Moments
The challenge that I now face with having a blog, and after listening to all the best advice, is to post something at least every day. So from time to time you're going to have to expect a post that is neither serious or compelling. Just a little goofy. Like this one, whose source is …
My first post!
Welcome to my BLOG! This is my first post and I have to say I'm intimidated. My ultimate goal is to present myself to the community and let the chips fall where they may. Your comments, concerns and criticisms are very welcome, so please, give me your reaction. My plan is to post something of …
Helping Define Your Financial Future 