My Comments: Most of you know I’m no fan of Donald Trump. But I am a realist and my primary focus going forward is to figure out how to best help myself and my clients manage the fallout that is coming. While Reagan was recognized as a ‘great communicator’, Trump will be seen as a …
Category: Global Economics
The Biggest Losers in Trump’s Potential Trade War
My Comments: It’s been hard to tell if the mistakes coming out of the White House are simply the result of the learning curve necessary to be competent or whether it’s the result of overt incompetence. But I do think it’s increasingly clear that Donald Trump is in over his head. The person most likely …
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America’s Rise of Nationalism Has It Barreling Towards a Crisis
My Comments: The past 70 years have seen a remarkable transformation from what was essentially a sophisticated tribal approach to security for a given group of people, to one that begins to recognize we are one planet and all of us, to some degree, are intricately connected as we attempt to survive and thrive as …
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The 16 countries with the world’s best healthcare systems
My Comments: With all the crap going on in Washington about repealing the ACA, it might be helpful to know (or maybe not) where we stand on the global stage when it comes to health care. A London based think tank created a Global Prosperity Index, and among their results is a ranking on health …
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The Risks That Threaten Global Growth
My Comments: Readers of this blog will recall my observations about risk in general and in particular, those that will influence our economic well being in years to come. With the new administration seemingly in favor of conflicts over trade between nations, and of retreating from the forces that have fostered global economic growth for …
Welcome to the Exponential Age
18 years ago, the Eastman Kodak company sold 85% of all photo paper on the planet and employed 86,200 people, 46,300 of them in the US. By 2015, they employed 6,500 people and surrendered what was left of the photo paper business so they could emerge from bankruptcy. You may recall digital cameras were invented …
The World Is Getting Better and Nobody Knows It
My Comments: For me, the glass is always half full. I try to live today and worry only about the future. I am easily ticked off by those who try to live in the past, or try to re-litigate the arguments of history. It’s a waste of time in a world, that for me, is …
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Solar Power Capacity Tops Coal for the First Time Ever
My Comments: Yes, this is only in China. But I grew up when coal was virtually 100% (in England). While China is newly industrialized compared to our status in the world, this headline has huge implications. Also, keep in mind as a Florida voter, to vote NO on Amendment 1. This was promoted by the …
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Would The Donald Be Good For Business?
My Comments: Clients ask me what is likely to happen to their investments if Donald achieves the White House. Frankly, I have no idea. You might as well ask me what I’m having for lunch next Monday; I have no idea. But his candidacy and his expressed values will influence how he might think and …
About Your Money Market Fund
My Comments: We take them for granted. A place to park money that earns a little bit and can be used to buy stuff or used to invest somewhere else. If you’re bored by finance and economics, this post is not for you, even though it may affect your wallet along the way. by Bob …
Helping Define Your Financial Future 