I’m writing to you because I’m concerned about our country’s finances and I’m asking for your help. Today, we are yet again on the verge of a government shut-down. Congress has not been able to come up with a budget so our only alternative is to end services, send people home and stop paychecks. […]
My Letter to Congress (on the US Debt) Read More »
Given the excitement with the impending government shut-down and the politicking around a spending bill, I wanted to re-visit some of the info regarding government spending here in the good ole’ US of A. I posted about this a while back, if you’d like to take a peek. Read here. And before we get started,
You Owe Me $271,790!! A Look At The US Debt Read More »
We invest to grow our wealth, so it’s natural to want to keep score. How are we doing? If we’re not doing as well as we’d like, or as well as the other guy, maybe we need to make some changes. This is how we’re programmed. We did this in school with our grades. We
Be Careful What You Measure Read More »
Believe it or not, 2024 is almost in the bag. It’s been quite a year. The S&P is up over 25%, but we’re being inundated with drones. Whether it was a great year or a bummer for you, there are a few things we can do before 2024 ends to get a jump on 2025.
A Few Things To Do Before 2024 Ends Read More »
It’s Proxy season again. If we invest in a number of companies, we’ll likely find quite a few emails in our inbox telling us to Vote Now! While this may look like a scam, it’s not. This is the time of year when companies issue their annual reports and invite shareholders to vote on key
For today, we’ll focus on used car warranties. In a future post, we’ll talk about other protection plans that cover everything from smart-plugs to washing machines. In an earlier post on car buying (here), I touched on the topic, but it probably merits a bit more detail. It’s a significant purchase and can cause some
Do I Need An Extended Warranty? Read More »
I’m on Amazon.com. I’m buying dog food, paper towels and a new iPad. Before I go to my cart to pay, I decide to get myself a little something. It’s the holidays after all. I add a new Hyundai to my cart. Yup, starting today, in select areas, we can buy a new Hyundai from
Would You Like A Hyundai With That? Read More »
As paranoid as this sounds, it is, unfortunately, true. OK, maybe not that guy who was helping the old lady across the street today, but there are lots of people who would love to get ahold of your cash. Computers, smartphones and the internet have done wonders for criminals. Today’s Excitement I’ve talked about how
Yes, Everyone Is Trying To Steal Your Money. Here’s What To Do Read More »
About 5 years ago, I started helping my mom with her finances. She asked me to help, not because she was concerned about her investment performance or because she was uncomfortable making investment decisions on her own, she asked because she was constantly getting a pile of fund prospectuses on her doorstep. Seriously, the thing
Diversification v. Diworseification Read More »
What the heck is a board of directors anyway? In today’s post, we’ll talk about 2 recent events that demonstrate the difference between an effective board of directors and a not so effective board. Before we do, let’s talk about what a board of directors does. Public Companies All public companies have a board of
A Tale of 2 Boards Read More »