My Comments: This is a subject that is consuming the country and with good reason. Those in favor of a strike and those opposed have logic and emotion in their favor. Personally, I’m not persuaded that a limited strike, mostly symbolic, will have any lasting effect. On the other hand, like it or not, there …
Category: Global Economics
The New Fed Chair Should Not Be One of the Usual Suspects
My Comments: I recently posted a blog in favor of Lawrence Summers to replace Ben Bernanke as chair. I also suggested that Janet Yellen would be OK. Now here is another argument that unfortunately makes a lot of sense. Clearly, whomever is ultimately chosen by Obama is going to have a huge impact on global …
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Barack Obama Declines to Correct His Egyptian Mistake
My Comments: You may ask yourself why, as a financial advisor to individuals and small business owners, would I care about what happens in Egypt. Your are right in that whatever happens in Egypt is not going to greatly influence how you and I live our lives here in north central Florida. But it matters …
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5 Reasons Americans Have the Economic Blahs
TK: “My sentiments, exactly!” By Drew DeSilver | July 25, 2013 Four years into the current recovery, the views of most Americans about the economy can be summed up as “meh.” According to a Pew Research Center survey conducted last week, 45% of Americans rate the national economy as “only fair,” and 37% call its …
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Your Grandchildren Have No Value
My Comments: I read this writers articles from time to time as his primary focus is the world of investments and how to make money. That's also my professional world. When this one crossed my screen, I took notice since the issue of climate change is very real, in my opinion, and will become an …
Malala Yousafzai Celebrated Her 16th Birthday By Giving an Incredible Speech at the U.N.
My Comments: This is an extraordinary young woman. I challenge you to watch the whole thing and reflect on how someone her age can cause so many to stop and listen. Her message must be heard. It also gives me renewed faith that our young people are up to the task of leading the world …
Egypt: Persistent Issues Undermine Stability
My Comments: This article comes from Stratfor, a reliable source of information about global politics and economics. The conclusion is not a good one. And if you happen to wonder why a financial planner is Florida gives a tinker’s damn about what is happening in Egypt, it’s because it will influence how life plays out …
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Snooping Concerns Are Not Paranoia
My Comments: I’m fond on the expression that says “just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean there isn’t someone out there trying to kill you”. I fully understand the perceived need of those charged with keeping us safe to want to use every technological means possible to identify the threats before they become reality. And I …
Time for a Business Push on Migrants
My Comments: First, my apologies for missing posts last Friday and yesterday. We decided at the last minute to spend a few days with friends in the Smoky Mountain foothills. Of course, it may be that none of you noticed. Here's my intro re migrants. As an immigrant myself, I’m interested in this issue. As …
Austerity: The History Of A Dangerous Idea
My Comments: For several years, I have held the position, and referenced it several times, that if the gap between the "haves" and the "have nots" in this country isn’t addressed, sooner or later it will result in social chaos. What that means is anyone’s guess at this point, but the riots in the middle …
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