"Everyone wants to believe they are middle class...But this eagerness...has led the definition to be stretched like a bungee cord — used to defend/attack/describe everything...The Drum Major Institute...places the range for middle class at individuals making between $25,000 and $100,000 a year. Ah …
Who Do You Listen To?
Information is so accessible nowadays; there's no excuse for "not knowing something." A simple Google search on your Smartphone will end any debate and answer any question you could ask. Unfortunately, not all information is created equal. Some is accurate, but most is misleading. Because …
“Doing Nothing” is a Decision (and the riskiest one at that!)
What would you do if I told you that Ally Bank or ING Direct were offering an awesome *NEW* account? What are the awesome terms, you ask? (- 2%) Regardless of how much you put into this new account, you're guaranteed to lose 2% each year. Who, on Earth, would invest their money in such an …
Freakin’ Menus
You should see me at dinner. It's borderline embarrassing. It's not because I get specks of pepper stuck in my teeth -OR- because I prefer licking my fingers over using a napkin. It's because I have menu-phobia. I open the menu and immediately go cross-eyed. Rosetta Stone could help at …
The Fiscal Cliff is a Solution, Not a Problem
I know I'm a contrarian by nature, but not usually to this degree. I genuinely believe.. ..America Is Going Off The Deep End Once the media gets a hold of an idea and it enters it's way into everyday conversation, it's either over-hyped or "not as bad as they say." In my opinion, the Fiscal …
My 2012 Investments Explained
What a year for investing, huh? If you decided to sit on the sidelines this year, you really missed out. The purpose of this blog post is to inspire people that are hesitant to invest in "the dreaded market." Due to a potential conflict of interest, I'm not going to tell you what I'm …
Why Our Economy Is In A Catch-22
How would you like to be President? Imagine having a 1-2 year job interview that consists of 300 million people asking you questions. Even though you finished top of your class at Harvard (undergrad) and Yale (law school) you still have to somehow convince people you're the right person for the …
