The Great Fall of China?

My Comments: It's fascinating to watch the changing dynamic of China as an economic power, moving inexorably toward a form of democracy, driven by an emerging middle class that is clearly starting to express an interest in the rewards of a "good life", while at the same time experiencing the political pressures that dictate how …

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The Medicaid Problem Grows and a (Partial) Solution Emerges

My Comments: I ran across this article a few weeks ago. With the headline recently that Governor Scott was not going to comply with the directives toward the states and Medicaid, I thought it might be helpful to have a better understanding of the implications. The idea presented below is not a full answer, but …

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Top 15 Best Paying College Degrees

My Comments: The most compelling argument in favor of a college education is that it leads to economic advantages. In simple terms, more money. Yes, there are probably other reasons to be properly educated, among them those who are committed at an early age to follow a path of service to humanity. But for most …

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Golden Handcuffs for the Practice Manager

“Golden handcuffs” are used to create a financial incentive to keep valuable employees on the payroll. If your job is to manage the practice, and you want a set of "golden handcuffs" for yourself, here’s a way to persuade your employer, the practice owners, to give you a financial reward with money being spent on …

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Should Small Businesses Really Fear Obamacare?

The official plaintiff in the Obamacare case was the main small-business lobbying organization. In fact, the new health care law should be a boon to entrepreneurs. By Matthew Yglesias|Posted Monday, July 2, 2012 The landmark health care case decided last week by the Supreme Court was a win for the Obama administration and a loss …

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The Apprentice . . . without that jackass Trump

My Comments: To hear the Tea Party tell us, its time to Take Back America. My response is “take us back to when?”. You can talk about freedoms and opportunities and no one to tell you how to live your life but you and I know that you simply can’t turn back the clock. If …

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Managing Your Student Loans

If this is Tuesday, (and I think it is; we just got back from a trip to California and six days of sleep deprivation) then today is when I write something about the problems of paying for a college education. This article comes from a MDPreferred.com, an organization I work with to help physicians navigate …

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New Book: How to Make America Great Again

My Comments: In 1950, my parents brought me to these United States and I became and American. I was granted citizenship in 1959 when I graduated from high school. I have regrets, but none of them as a result of my coming here to live, be educated, and grow a family. As a professional in …

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An Expensive Lesson

My Comments: At least once every week, I try to have a post that deals with the cost of a college education. My comments are usually directed to the parents of high school age children. Too often, there is never a conversation in the family that explores the financial consequences associated with a college education …

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J.P. Morgan Weekly Market Recap – July 2, 2012

For those of you who pay attention and want to time the market, here’s this weeks best summary: