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A Smaller Piece of American Pie 6 Aug 2012 | 07:24 pm
“Any way you slice the pie, Americans better come to grips with the fact their lifestyles are going to contract.” That’s the bottom line I’ve gleaned from attending several conferences and listening t...
The Evils of Underspending 30 Jul 2012 | 06:23 pm
“Be frugal.” “Save for the future.” “Live on less than you make.” That’s my usual financial advice, and it’s well worth repeating even though too many Americans aren’t following it. Sometimes, thoug...
The Modern Monetary System 23 Jul 2012 | 04:03 pm
In a previous column I explained why any currency-issuing country, like the US, will never default on its obligations or run out of money with which to purchase goods and services priced in its own cu...
Money Problems and Your Mind 20 Jul 2012 | 08:39 pm
“Sometimes financial literacy doesn’t work.” That’s what Rick told Anne Kates Smith of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine for an article published in the August issue. Not that Rick is opposed to...
An Endless Supply of Dollars 16 Jul 2012 | 03:25 pm
Is the United States in danger of bankruptcy? Contrary to what you may read in the media or hear from many politicians, no, it isn’t. The US Treasury will never run out of dollars. It’s impossible. ...
Don’t Wait Till Retirement To Act On Travel Dreams 9 Jul 2012 | 06:31 pm
What’s at the top of your retirement bucket list? If you are like most folks that I help prepare for retirement, travel is high on that list. As I’ve grown older, my views on retirement travel have ...
How To Be a Better Money Waster 2 Jul 2012 | 03:38 pm
Be frugal. Live on less than you make. Save for the future. It’s my message, and I’m sticking to it. Just in case you’re getting tired of that message, though, let’s take a look at thrift from a sli...
Withdrawing Enough But Not Too Much 25 Jun 2012 | 06:26 pm
One of the biggest adjustments for many people when they retire is making the switch from saving to spending. For years and years, they’ve been putting money away for the future. It’s hard to accept t...
Congratulations on 60 Years! 23 Jun 2012 | 04:24 pm
It's fairly rare one celebrates a Diamond Anniversary. This year I know of two, the Queen of England and my parents! The Queen assumed the throne of England in same year my parents were married in Col...
Do You Write Checks To Charities Behind Your Financial Planner’s Back? 19 Jun 2012 | 04:43 pm
Surprisingly, it seems that many advisors and their clients don’t discuss giving as part of an overall financial plan. This was the finding of two new studies by Fidelity Charitable as reported in a J...
