Many years ago, a 5 to 10 point swing in the Dow Jones Industrial Average over the day was considered to be big movement. Now, it moves that much within seconds. The first quarter of 2013 came in like a lion, bringing with it above average quarterly gains not seen in many years. While the…
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What? Me Disabled?
Nobody likes to think about being involved in an accident or because of natural causes becoming disabled. Actually, during one's working years, a study of insurance claims shows that the chance of being disabled is more than dying. In that study, they formed groups from age 25 to age 55 and the results were staggering:…
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Goal Oriented Savings
I am a great believer that we were not put on this earth to survive: we are here to live. With that, it's only human to want things: necessities like clothes, housing and food. Then, we look at the difference between the "needs" and the "wants..." and there's nothing wrong with wanting stuff: jewelry, a…
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France To Re-Introduce A Millionaire’s Tax In 2014
Just so you don't think the USA has all the tax problems of the world, consider this: France has a plan to put in place a millionaire's tax for those with over a joint income over $1.3 million dollars, at a rate of 75%. Now before you laugh because of the limits, consider these thoughts:…
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