A Quick Tax History: How Did We Get Here?

I don't often follow FOX Business news since I think they are more in the entertainment business than the valid information business. But here is an interesting article that gives an overview of the US Income Tax Code and it's history. READ IT HERE...

The Case for Alternative Investments – Part X

Over the past six weeks or so I’ve attempted to argue that one should employ Alternative Investments in your investment portfolios. This post is to express how I recommend that should be done. I’ve alluded to an organization in Tacoma, Washington with whom I have a contractual relationship. I entered into my agreement with them …

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The Case for Alternative Investments – Part VIII

Over these past few weeks, I’ve been slowly making my case for you to invest some of your money in alternative investments. You’ve had to read and read and read and maybe you’re on track to better understand my thinking. Here is a visual presentation I found recently that re-inforces what I’ve been saying. It …

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AARP Social Security Benefits Calculator

This calculator can help estimate your Social Security benefits and show you when is the best time to claim Social Security. CLICK HERE...

Who will suffer if there’s no debt-ceiling deal?

Here's who would feel the pain most abruptly: Social Security recipients. The government is due to deliver $23 billion in Social Security payments on August 3, according to forecasting firm IHS Global Insight. If the government is forced to cut 40 percent of its spending, these Social Security checks may not arrive. The suddenness with …

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Nine Global Ideas to Kick-start the US Economy

By now, you will have discovered that I have an interest in global politics and economics. That’s because increasingly, what happens across the world will significantly influence how much money I’ll have for the rest of my life. And you’ll have for the rest of your life too. As a Registered Financial Advisor, its in …

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Captital Market Insights – July 11, 2011

Here’s your Weekly Insights update from Curian’s Asset Management Group. This informative capital market update is designed to help you stay informed about important developments from the past week, as well as provide thoughtful commentary on how these events might… CONTINUE…

The Case for Alternative Investments – Part VI

When I started this series, I began with some definitions to help the reader understand some of the jargon inherent to the discussion. One word I forgot to define is “correlation”. In financial terms, it refers to the extent to which the value of different asset classes (bonds, stocks, gold, etc.) move in relation to …

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What’s Happening Today?

From time to time I get word from one of the money management programs we use that I think will give you some guidance if you are intent on managing your own money. Here's what arrived today... "After trading sideways for a majority of June, the markets rallied beginning in the last week of the …

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