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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My original idea was to post these every week or so. Many people like to make their own investment decisions and this recap is a great way to gain insight into what is going on globally. This weekly broadcast from J. P. Morgan will give you some insights as to what is going on right …
Continue reading J.P. Morgan Weekly Market Recap – July 9, 2013
My Comments: My wife of almost 43 years and I have been very fortunate in that the only deaths we’ve experienced among our extended family has been our respective parents. But I’ve had many a client pass away and from time to time, chaos has followed, along with hard feelings and despair. The quicker everyone …
Continue reading When a Family Member Dies; A Financial Checklist
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 …
My Comments: Whatever game of life you are playing, you tend to be more successful if you can identify threats in advance and make choices to reduce or eliminate the damage when they appear. Of course, just being aware of them tends to suggest they never materialize. Just like taking your umbrella with you to …
Continue reading Barry Ritholtz Names Three Major Market Threats
My Comments: Those of you who read my posts regularly know that I am a proponent of the PPACA. I fully expect it to morph over the next several years as unexpected and unintended consequences surface. Ten years from now, it will only resemble the initial legislation. The source of this article is generally very, …
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 …
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 …
my original idea was to post these every week or so. Many people like to make their own investment decisions and this recap is a great way to gain insight into what is going on globally. This weekly broadcast from J. P. Morgan will give you some insights as to what is going on right …
Continue reading J.P. Morgan Weekly Market Recap – June 18, 2013
My Comments: Why, you may be asking, is Tony Kendzior devoting a blog post to Windows 8. One reason is that Microsoft is a major player in the computer industry and if you are an investor, then knowing what is happening in the computer industry may help you make better decsions about investments. Another reason …
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