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Increase your prosperity by adopting a macro-economic point of view — a ‘big picture’ perspective in which you can seen how each one of your economic decisions affects all the others. Avoid micro-economic ‘tunnel vision.’

Uncertainty Example: The Boss Of the Yankees And His Estate

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: Uncertainty Example: The Boss Of The Yankees And His Estate (mp3audio) (7:42 min) On December 13, 2010, BTN Research, referencing information from Forbes, published the following news item: “George Steinbrenner, the principal owner of the New York Yankees baseball … Continue reading →

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Saving: A logical response to uncertainty

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: Saving: A logical response to uncertainty (mp3audio) (3:54 min) A July 29, 2010 USA Today article noted that “Rather than investing in their future, companies are piling up cash and collecting practically zero interest on the money.” The December … Continue reading →

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Fourth-Leg Contrarian Indicator: Life Insurance Must Make Sense, Because Fewer People Have It.

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: Fourth-Leg Contrarian Indicator: Life Insurance Must Make Sense, Because Fewer People Have It. (mp3audio) (4:11 min) A contrarian is someone who believes the herd is usually wrong: the herd is usually running just behind the curve, the herd buys … Continue reading →

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Retirement: Work longer. Spend more. Save less. Have fun. (Really?)

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: Retirement: Work longer. Spend more. Save less. Have fun. (Really?) (mp3audio) (14:38 min) Math never lies, but sometimes its practical applications don’t add up in real-life circumstances. And when you take a purely mathematical approach to retirement planning, these … Continue reading →

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YOUR NEXT CAR: Buy or Lease, New or Used?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: Your Next Car: Buy Or Lease, New or Used (mp3audio) (7:54 min) For most Americans, personal transportation is a necessity. They need a car to work, to get the groceries, to drop the kids at school, and to access … Continue reading →

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PRIVATE LOANS – The Bank fo Mom and Dad

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: The Bank of Mom and Dad (mp3audio) (6:43 min) A November 9, 2010 article from the Reuters news service reported that the average rate of return for all Certificates of Deposit dipped below 1% for the first time since … Continue reading →

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Applying Rational Optimism to the Threat of Inflation

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: Applying Rational Optimism (mp3audio) (7:09 min) The recent financial recession has made many Americans more aware of how government financial policies can have a direct impact on their daily economic lives. Suddenly, words like “bailout,” “deficit spending” and “quantitative … Continue reading →

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The Case for Rational Optimism

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: The Case for Rational Optimism(mp3audio) (10:20 min) “For 200 years pessimists have had all the headlines, even though the optimists have far more often been right. Arch-pessimists are feted, showered with honors and rarely challenged with their past mistakes.” … Continue reading →

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Income Stealer for Retirees: Credit Card Debt

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: Income Stealer for Retirees (mp3audio) (2:34 min) An October 22, 2010 article released by the Reuters news service carried the following headline: Retired and broke: Why retirees are declaring bankruptcy The article noted that while personal bankruptcy filings are … Continue reading →

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The Best Financial Strategy: It’s All About Income

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Kim Butler

LISTEN: It’s all about Income (mp3audio) (13:11 min) So many choices, so many voices, so little clarity 21st century technology offers infinite financial possibilities. With a single click from their home computers, individuals can buy shares on a foreign exchange, … Continue reading →

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