The coronavirus has weakened our financial markets and our economy as social distancing has slowed economic activity. With high unemployment and tweaked growth, we have been in a recession. Many people are hurting. Unfortunately, there are many who like to … Read More
The US divorce rate among young people under 30 has been dropping to below 50% since the early 1990s. However, that may be deceiving. Millennial couples are marrying later and arming themselves with prenuptial agreements. According to a sociology professor … Read More
Ever want to know financial terms, but you were afraid to ask? During the pandemic, a lot of words are cropping up that may be hard to understand. In middle school, I was challenged by vocabulary, as my scores showed. … Read More
“Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It’s to see my dividends coming in.” John D. Rockefeller Dividend investing is a way of buying stocks that pay regular dividends on your investments. Those dividends represent a portion … Read More
Where can you find more income in this low-yield environment? “Cash is king” is an old expression that implies that this most straightforward form of money has the most significant merit for investments. Liquid assets are desirable for their ability … Read More
It has been hard to be optimistic as the coronavirus outbreak has devastated many families. We have been forced to change our ways of living in a hurry. Job losses are high and haven’t finished climbing. Small businesses are struggling … Read More
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search For Meaning Our values are tested during a crisis. We have learned that we need to make certain changes … Read More
A recession is a more than likely economic outcome caused by coronavirus. The swiftness of the impact of COVID-19 on our communities is unprecedented in modern times. This virus is a serious natural disaster spreading on a global scale. The … Read More
Dearest Alex, I am writing this letter filled with my love and admiration for you. You are nearly an adult but you will always be my child. In recent months I have seen you blossom in many wonderful ways, having … Read More
“Lost time is never found again.” Benjamin Franklin “Time is money,” but they have differences in our minds. Asking someone, “How did you spend your time today?” is acceptable, while “How did you spend your money today?” is not. … Read More