Category Archives: Investing

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 →

***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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Recently, many people are voicing their worries about where the economy may be headed. Some of the main reasons include the following: The unknowns and fear about Coronavirus, a worldwide concern. The plunging Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wall Street. … Continue reading →

In 2017, I wrote about “Investing Outside of Wall Street – ‘Landlords’ then, and now?” This is a sequel of sorts. I don’t remember exactly when our refrigerator light went out, but it has been at least a few years. … Continue reading →

On December 17, 2019, I blogged about 401(k). Coincidentally, on December 19, 2019, the following articles were published by the respective sources: “Congress passes sweeping overhaul of retirement system” (Source: Wall Street Journal) “Congress just passed the biggest retirement bill … Continue reading →

Some of the biggest scams and frauds, seemingly well-intentioned, were created by Wall Street.  If you’re thinking Bernie Madoff, think bigger. I’m talking about the 401(k) program. During my corporate career, all employees were being encouraged to put money into … Continue reading →

Recently, while on a road trip, David and I were finally able to have the time to listen to all available episodes – 47 of them, plus a bonus, roughly 30 minutes each – from The Perfect Scam by AARP. … Continue reading →