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Tiger Woods, The PGA Tour, And… Trash?
The PGA tour’s taken over the neighborhood. Yep, it’s that time of year when the PGA tour makes its annual tour stop in Scottsdale. To be honest, I love golf and over the years I’ve had some great times at the Phoenix Open. If you’re a golf fan, you need to experience the famous 16th […]
Hypocrisy A Common Theme For Public Figures
I’ve seen a lot in the news about global warming recently. It’s impossible to watch the news or read a newspaper without seeing something about it. According to government leaders, our planet is on a collision course with disaster. Gradually rising temperatures will alter our climate in a devastating way. Ocean levels will rise, sinking […]
An Open Letter To The President
Dear President Obama, Last week I listened to your State of the Union Address. You are a great speaker and I enjoyed your oratory. You said something that resonated with me. You moved job creation to the top of your list. Driving down unemployment is a very important goal. You set out a number of […]
Einstein Must Have Been A Terrible Investor
Albert Einstein was one of the most influential scientists of all time. His work led to the development of nuclear power, modern electronics, and space travel. Without his efforts, we probably wouldn’t have developed the atomic bomb ending World War II. We wouldn’t have radios or television. And, we may never have put men on […]
This One’s An Eye Popper!
I’ve always enjoyed a good movie. But over the years, Hollywood has lost its touch. For years, movies have been claiming to be “groundbreaking” and “revolutionary”. Sadly, most of them turn out to be rehashed Hollywood junk. But one movie has restored my faith in Hollywood. Yes, I’m talking about “Avatar”… If you haven’t seen […]
How To Win In Las Vegas!
Just this morning, a group of co-workers returned from a weekend trip to Las Vegas. From Phoenix, Vegas is a short 5 hour drive or 50 minute flight. It’s so easy to get to that heading out on a random Friday night isn’t strange. Given the state of the economy, once you get to Vegas, […]
When Do I Sell?
I get this question from subscribers all the time. It’s probably the question I receive most often. And, I understand why. Knowing when to sell an investment is one of the toughest skills an investor has to master. But, it’s a critical skill to have if you want to make money in the market over […]
Watch Out For Used Car Salesmen Masquerading As CEOs
“It sounds to me a little bit like selling a car with faulty brakes, and then buying an insurance policy on the buyer of those cars.” That’s how Phil Angelides, Chairman of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, characterized the behavior of Wall Street’s biggest banks. In case you missed it, the Commission held its first […]
