My Comments: I’ve written before that it’s my belief that at some point, if income inequality between the haves and the have nots gets too large, social chaos will follow. The spread or relative level of spendable income between these two groups is continuing to widen. So it becomes just a matter of time until …
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My Comments: My recent comments have told you about my concerns that there will soon be a major correction, that your investments, unless properly managed, will probably take a hit. On the other hand, there are those who believe strongly that there is much more yet to come on the upside. Frankly, I have no …
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My Comments: This comes from the staff at Financial Planning, a well known magazine that appears monthly and is subscribed to by financial professionals. It contains valuable information for anyone soon to be retired or even already retired. These are summaries and if you want to read the full article, reach out to me and …
As a parent, I remember this question well from days past. This time, however, it’s being asked by those of us with money invested in the global stock and bond markets. All of us are following a life path that includes stops along the way. Some stops we choose to make and others are forced …
My Comments: For those of you who can stomach economics and the sometimes arcane language of investments, this is an interesting analysis. It comes from a source called Seeking Alpha where I have a membership. Their articles are also infused with lots of charts which I often choose to leave out. So if for any …
My Comments: This is a major question for investors. Whether you are accumulating money for the future or are already retired and focused on making sure you have enough money to last, knowing what is likely to happen in the near future leads to peace of mind and financial freedom. This is one opinion. Watch …
My Comments: This has nothing to do with financial planning. However, for me it has a lot to do with my perception of myself as a contributing member of society. I vote at every opportunity, which I think gives me the right to voice my opinions, which sometimes includes a lot of bitching and moaning. …
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My Comments: The questions surrounding Social Security are almost endless. It’s a complicated system and as more and more of us reach eligibility, it is clear that simply signing up as soon as you are eligible will cost you and your family lots of money and options over the years. Philip Moeller / Sept. 9, …
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My Comments: Some of my responsibility as an investment advisor is to provide warning if I think there are pending changes in market direction. But since I have no idea what I may eat for lunch today, telling folks about the next crash will happen is pure speculation. But... I compensate for this inability by …
My Comments: Most of us have long since put ObamaCare in the rear view mirror. We’ve acknowledged there are flaws and there will be unintended consequences, but for the most part, it’s the law of the land. Some of us have long since determined that it’s existence will be in our best interest over time. …
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