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: 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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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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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 …
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? …
My Comments: The yin and yang of investing money can be thought of as bonds and stocks. (Why do we usually say stocks and bonds?) For the past 35 years, bond yields have trended downward. They are now plus or minus zero, depending on where you live. Meanwhile, stocks have been on a long running …
My Comments: I know, I know, I said the worm had turned. Well, maybe not. Phoenix Capital Research/Sep 29, 2016 Time for a reality check. The market has had nothing but positives for three months now. BREXIT was contained. The Fed failed to raise rates again. The Bank of Japan and European Central Bank are …
Continue reading We’re Issuing a Formal Alert: Something Major is Coming in the Markets
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: I’m facing increased criticism for preaching woe and gloom. In spite of a 24 month rain dance to herald the start of a storm, the sky is still clear, if a little overcast. Maybe it is different this time. That being said, it’s time to stop with the woe and gloom and focus …
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My Comments: It must be Tuesday because here is something about Social Security. It's an incredibly valuable and complex system, started over 80 years ago to provide a financial safety net for Americans who reach an age when working is/was not really an option. Today, society has evolved to where it's a critical piece of …
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