Monthly Archives: August 2010

I was on the airplane reading US Airways’ magazine and came across an excerpt from (what is sure to be) a great book: “Your Call Is (Not That) Important To Us” by Emily Yellin (kind of a coincidental name because … Continue reading →

Here’s a topic most couples will argue over. I discussed this with a few beloved family members the other night. We all noticed that there are many more people to tip these days (like counter clerks) (thinking about that Seinfeld … Continue reading →

I had read in the newspaper that the stock market had declined by 400 or some points this week because of the uncertain economic environment. I’d like to know when, at any point in any of our lives, aside from … Continue reading →

I had read that rent-to-own centers will be allowed to charge up to 500% mark up. Amazing. And tragic. The consumers of the rent-to-own centers are in a financial bind to begin with, and they are made to pay so … Continue reading →

Since I last wrote about taking risks in life, I thought I should follow up with a post about how and why you can take risks. Any financial planning engagement involves the planner understanding what the client’s goals, objectives and … Continue reading →

The band Five for Fighting sings a great song that goes “When you’ve only got a hundred years to live.” How will you fill those years? How will you finance those years? The answers to both of those questions tell … Continue reading →

I read an article in last Sunday’s Buffalo News about how most people coming to Buffalo, NY are immigrants and that a large portion of them become entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur myself, I know how challenging starting and running your … Continue reading →