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 …
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My Comments: These words from Gene Lyons were written before the government shutdown. There is less talk today about reversing ObamaCare but there is still pure contempt by many people in this country for Obama, and some are probably racist. One reason I heard recently for the push to reverse the PPACA, was the real …
My Comments: I have no clue how this is all going to play out. My background in economics and finance tells me that no solution, for an extended period of time, will have bad consequences. But sooner or later, those in charge (?) will arrive at something that will make this go away, at least …
My Comments: This is good information and it doesn’t take long to get through it. While the enabling lagislation has flaws that need to be addressed, the fundamental goal is to get all of us paying something into an insurance system. The ultimate effect will be to reduce the cost to those of us who …
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My Thoughts: I’ve expressed my frustration with how Congress and the White House has allowed the current mess to reach todays’ impasse. This article helps me understand, and it points a large finger at the majority of us who can’t be bothered to vote in local and state elections. We unknowingly brought this on ourselves, …
My Comments: When my parents died, I became the primary ‘Saver of Stuff”. That means I have boxes and boxes and drawers full of stuff that includes photos, documents, and too many odds and ends to properly inventory. The history of some of them are known to me. The details about the rest left when …
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My Comments: You all know my thoughts about ObamaCare or more accurately, the PPACA. It has flaws that need to be fixed, but in principal, is critical to our healthy future, both physically and economically. Please note the source of this article. That tells you more than just the content. By Kate Rogers | Published …
My Comments: As American consumers, we have long been aware of how different generations have different needs and wants. When I complain about a stupid ad on TV, or one I don't understand, my son is quick to point out that it was NOT directed at my age group. I’m just ahead of the “baby …
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My Comments: After almost 40 years as a financial planner, there’s not much I haven’t seen or experienced as a professional financial advisor. But this analysis talks about clients and that they typically belong in one of these four categories. For me, knowing how to identify which one you might belong to gives me a …
My Comments: Since I was a young nerd, a single child moving around the world at the beck and call of my parents, maps have intrigued me. They allowed me to develop a spacial relationship with where I was (Great Britain, France, U.S., India) and where we were going next. Today I have a pretty …
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