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"To America – With Profound Gratitude: My Journey to Freedom and Independence" by Reiko McKendry
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – Who pays the water bills?
There is no doubt in my mind that it was one of the wisest decisions I have ever made to leave the country of my origin and come to America as an adult immigrant. Before getting into the specific water-bill … Continue reading
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Life is a series of choices you make
Everyone has two worlds; the outside world and the inside world. The outside world: Lately, I have been having many thoughts about how crazy American society – the outside world – seems to have become. With everything I read, I … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – “Inside Job” by Charles Ferguson
For those who remain interested in gaining a better understanding of what led to the market crash of 2008, which destroyed the financial future of millions of people around the world, the 2010 film, “Inside Job,” is a must-watch. I … Continue reading
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Tombstone
While growing up in Tokyo, annually, our parents took my brother and me to the family gravesite at the Tama Reien (多磨霊園) cemetery. They told us that many famous people were buried there, too. Today, thanks to the Internet, you … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
***Disclaimer: What is noted, below, is NOT accounting advice. You must consult your CPA and/or attorney to interpret what is and is not allowed within the EIDL guidelines.*** This is a sequel to my April 2020 blog. The EIDL … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – Getting acclimated to the digital society
This is a continuation of last month’s post. In fact, until book #2 is published, it is likely that most of my monthly posts will be a progress report toward that goal. The world economy has progressed from an agrarian … Continue reading
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Censorship by social-media companies
Three years ago, I wrote a lengthy blog about my concerns regarding our First Amendment rights. This update will be short and succinct. This month, in the Investing section of this website, I put together a list of launch dates … Continue reading
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Who killed Dorothy Kilgallen?
Have you ever visited the Sixth Floor Museum at the Dealy Plaza in Dallas, Texas? For those who may not know, this is the place from which Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged lone gunman, shot President John F. Kennedy. Or … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – Never a dull moment!
I have been intent on writing my book #2 for nearly a year now. Along the way, I was advised that very few people make money by simply selling books. Based on my book #1, I have known this to … Continue reading
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Investing Outside of Wall Street – Coronavirus disease 2019 (a.k.a. Covid-19)
In the U.S.A., the lockdown due to Covid-19 began about a month ago. The news has been saturated with it. As of this posting in April 2020, we’re not sure when the lockdown order will be lifted. Most of us … Continue reading
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