My Comments: As we come to terms, from either perspective, with the idea of Donald Trump for the next four years, it helps to better understand how he won the election, if not the popular vote. This understanding is critical for those of us who are by nature more liberal than those who will be …
Continue reading “I am a Democrat in rural, red-state America. My party abandoned us.”
My Comments: The actual title that caused me to read this article follows my comments. Since man began gathering in tribes, society was to some extent defined by the jobs it’s members performed and how that justified their existence in their tribe. It’s just a lot more sophisticated these days. Jobs change over time; no …
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 …
My Comments: My thinking about a market crash is evolving. I think it’s much closer than it was six months ago. I think it will be relatively short lived. I don’t expect it to be as deep as the one that happened in 2008-2009. But it will happen, and for some of us, it will …
My Comments: Let me know how this works for you… Suzan Haskins and Dan Prescher - 09/06/2016 Sometimes it just pays to retire overseas ... not only can you live much more affordably overall, but you can treat yourself to experiences you might not have access to or be able to afford at home ... …
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My Comments: This reminds me of an old gag by Jack Benny. Well known for being cheap, he was confronted by someone with a gun who said, “Your money or your life!”. Jack took his time and when pressed for an answer, replied “I’m thinking”. I’m slowly re-evaluating my focus on not losing money, to …
My Comments: Our Social Security system is a vital source of income for the vast majority of us who are age 62 and beyond. If you have a qualified earnings history, by the time you reach age 62 you can elect to start receiving a lifetime annuity, one that has a cost of living adjustment …
Continue reading How the The Social Security Spouse Benefit Works
My Comments: This is pretty basic stuff but for many of you who have yet to seriously think about where the money is going to come from when you retire, this is a must read. I also encourage you to go to the ssa.gov web site and register yourself. by Diane Archer June 30, 2016 …
Continue reading Social Security: What to know before claiming benefits
My Comments: No words from me are required or necessary. Just remember this was in 2007, with George Bush in the White House, and a presidential election on the horizon. By pollwatcher on Thursday Aug 11, 2016 Here’s what Wolf Blitzer (CNN) played, taken from the transcript: BLITZER: The war is hovering over politics right …
My Comments: If I’m guilty of a ‘liberal media bias”, so be it. As an economist and financial professional for the past 40 years, I think I know how to read the tea leaves of global economic reality. They say our economy is relatively solid. Unemployment is low and growing. Corporate earnings are OK, if …
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