Monthly Archives: August 2009

W-2, 1099, or Schedule C? It Doesn’t Matter, Because Everyone is Really “Self-Employed”

LISTEN: mp3 audio (16:44min) “Those who spend too much will eventually be owned by those who are thrifty.” – Sir John Templeton The Sun Sets On Industrial Age Employment Some commentary on current events, from a long-term perspective: On July … Continue reading

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Financial Literacy Question: Adjusted for Inflation

LISTEN: mp3 audio (2:12 min) At an intellectual level, everyone understands that inflation affects prices – the same product or service costs more because our money is worth less. But at the same time, technology and other economic factors can … Continue reading

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BANKRUPTCY: Proceed With Caution

LISTEN: mp3 audio (10:13 min) Rebecca Wilder, the pen name for an “economist working in the financial services industry in Boston, MA,” had this headline in a December 28, 2009 newsneconomics.com article. “The Hottest Trend in 2009: Declaring Bankruptcy“ Jane … Continue reading

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STATISTICS: Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying…What?

LISTEN: mp3 audio (3:30 min) Is this a bull or bear market? It depends on your perspective. The Standard & Poor’s 500 stock market index is a mathematical calculation of the collective value of selected U.S. stocks. On March 9, … Continue reading

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