From Trade Winds to Trade Wars
Things have been pretty smooth sailing for our economy and the financial markets. Sort of like being carried along by those gentle trade winds in
Correction Redux
The agreed upon definition for a stock market correction is a drop of 10% or more. Once the drop hits the 20% number then it becomes
Beware of Misleading Financial Marketing
We’ve all seen these and similar headlines and marketing tactics. Many try to instill fear; others try to get you to act IMMEDIATELY. “Only the market
Reflections
It is always easier to write when you are writing on something you feel strongly about. The people I work with are the best and
Shop ‘Til Your Fingers Cramp
Shop ‘til you drop! The war cry of those people classified as avid shoppers. I’m not one of them. I hate shopping. I’m not one
Gold? Silver? Neither?
I wish I had a nickel, make that a gold American Eagle coin, for every time I’ve been asked over the last 30 years if
The Dog Days of Summer
Our dog, Riley, turned 3 in August. Deb thought he should be four and I think it seems like he should be 10. You see, Riley
$6 a Day
I purposely avoid politics in my blogs and newsletters, mostly because I can find more interesting things to write about. Also, we are just bombarded
Robo-Not
“The times they are a changin’.” Bob Dylan wrote this song a long time ago but it still rings true today. I think for the
The 50–50–90 Rule
I’m sure many of you remember Andy Rooney: journalist, humorist and a mainstay for years on 60 Minutes. He developed the 50-50-90 Rule: “Anytime you