My Comments: When do you plan to die? If you can’t answer that question, and instead assume you will live a long and productive life, then chances are you’ll want to delay the start of your monthly social security checks. There are, however, valid reasons beyond an early trip to the grave to justify taking …
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Stocks Heading Toward A Healthy Cleanse
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 …
Bill Moyers: Economic Inequality Is a Threat to the Very Core of Our Democracy
My Comments: The system is rigged; just not the way you think it is. These words by Bill Moyers are almost enough for a book. So be prepared. I’m increasingly persuaded that the social ills in this country, from racism, to mysogeny, to conflict with law enforcement, all down the line, are highly correlated with …
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3 Reasons Bulls Can Believe In This Stock-market Rally
My Comments: In keeping with my effort to stay away from Woe & Gloom stuff, here is my latest, read it and don’t weep article. Sept 28, 2016 | by Barbara Kollmeyer The bulls have been nervous for a while, yet the stock market keeps rising. Those who think the market has run out of …
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America’s Economic Mess
My Comments: Like a pig going through a python, baby boomers represent a demographic with staggering economic implications. I’m on the front end of that demographic, and those of you behind me are coming to terms with the concepts of retirement and getting older. It’s the primary reason we perceive there’s a change happening in …
How To Explore The World On Social Security Income Alone
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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Investor Fears Mount as FTSE Reaches Near-Record Highs
My Comments: I’m trying very hard to avoid “irrational pessimism”, the polar opposite of “irrational exuberance”. But at my age, if things go downhill in a hurry, I’m going to be toast. Many of my clients over the years had parents that grew up in a family that was killed economically in the Great Depression …
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A Mind-melting Number of Galaxies in the Universe
My Comments: Now that Matthew has taken his wind and rain to bother someone else, I can focus my time and energy on less earth-shattering thoughts. I am very thankful we were spared what happened in Haiti; I can’t imagine the agony those people are living with. And speaking of not being able to imagine, …
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Politics and Religion Should NOT Mix
My Comments: Some very good friends of mine have tried to “save” me. They’re fearful I will die and not go to heaven, and God will blame them for not trying hard enough. My sincere apologies. This article appeared a year ago and still resonates with me. I grew up all over the world, with …
Social Security Tips For Working Retirees
My Comments: Again, more useful insights about the Social Security benefits system. Even if you consider yourself already retired, understanding the ins and outs of the Social Security program might be very helpful to you. Reach out to me if you are still confused. Fidelity Viewpoints – 04/20/2016 Do you plan to work in retirement? …
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