“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
If the coronavirus has taught us one lesson, it is our need for adaptability. Virtually all aspects of our lives have had to change. By failing to change, we potentially expose ourselves to a deadly virus. Hopefully, predictions are less … Read More
“Never let formal education get in the way of your learning.”   Mark Twain In little over one week, the coronavirus and the need for social distancing marshalled US colleges and universities to adapt online learning for … Read More
This virus health pandemic now weighs heavily on our economy. Financial markets have been volatile. Leading economic indicators often signal that a downturn is approaching ahead of other cyclical changes. February monthly unemployment figures stood at a low 3.5% but … Read More
Dearest Tyler, I am writing this letter as you have been hard to reach. Being forced to stay at home is not what you or anyone wants to do. As the coronavirus has spread, we as a family have essentially … 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
The coronavirus outbreak has been increasingly weighing on us as we worry about our loved ones’ health. We lack knowledge about COVID-19 and its transmission. Credible reports say that most cases are mild but 15%-20% of cases fall into the … Read More
Each year I read Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett’s annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholders upon its release. For many reasons, I do so as a shareholder, an investor, a former equity analyst, and a professor. Teaching finance to college … Read More
I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of … 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
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” William Shakespeare The year 2020 is almost here. It’s time to plan our New Year’s resolutions. You don’t need New Year’s to do financial planning, however, the … Read More