Business self-help books line the shelves of bookstores, but picking the right one that will actually change an entrepreneur’s working strategy can be tough. In a special report Monday on small business, The Wall Street Journal asked seven entrepreneurs and business academics about which self-help books were truly helpful either in getting a business off …
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The basic ideas in this post come from Bob Jennings and were published November 07, 2011 on foxbusiness.com You may not have a good idea what your income tax future will look like in 2013 if Congress fails to modify the existing tax rules. Many people have no idea what tax breaks are expiring this …
What we’ve talked about in Part I & II is a basic application of the time value of money, given today’s interest rates. So, is it time to take up boozing, smoking and to hell with the exercise bike? Maybe. As a financial advisor, I can provide you with reams of data that suggest, over …
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“Man will never reach the moon regardless of all future scientific advances." -- Dr. Lee DeForest, Father of Radio & Grandfather of Television. "The bomb will never go off. I speak as an expert in explosives." - - Admiral William Leahy, US Atomic Bomb Project "There is no likelihood man can ever tap the power …
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Earlier, in Part I, I referenced an idea that came from Moshe Milevsky. The central question he posed was “Do I have enough...or will I live longer than my money?” This is a particularly vexing question. It's one of those riddles wrapped in an enigma, to which it is impossible to provide a fully satisfying …
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In a perfect world, all of us would make lots of money, have been smart enough to accumulate successfully during our working years, and now, with good health, enjoy our lives with close friends, with family, and with lots of energy. Hah! Here is a list someone has created describing the 10 Sources of Retirement …
Last evening I was invited to attend an event at Buchholz High School. The occasion was the Installation of Officers and Member Induction to the Academy of Entrepreneurship, a magnet program within the Alachua County District School system. In addition, new officers were presented for those students involved with DECA. For those of you unfamiliar …
In ancient Israel , it came to pass that a trader by the name of Abraham Com did take unto himself a young wife by the name of Dot. And Dot Com was a comely woman, broad of shoulder and long of leg. Indeed, she was often called Amazon Dot Com. And she said unto …
This is a question that surfaces in one form or another in virtually every conversation I have with a client or prospective client. The central point is that no one knows. How's that for insight? "Retirement" is that point in your life when you stop working for money and whatever money you have accumulated has …
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