The current markets are nervous, full of uncertainty and highly reactive to any news – positive and negative. Investors are confused by the daily fluctuations and are challenged to maintain a sense of calm and control. Read the rest of this entry »
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How “Threat Sensitive” Are You to These Market Conditions?
Thursday, August 18th, 2011 by editorAre you a man or woman of your word?
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by editorJust in time for Valentine’s Day, Genworth Financial released a survey that looks at how, why and to whom we make, keep and break promises. According to the survey, the number one reason Americans aim to keep a promise is to keep their word. It also appears that people are highly motivated by family priorities. Sixty percent of U.S. adults reported they keep promises to satisfy a loved one, and 59 percent to show they care. When it came to delivering on their promises, more than half of those who have ever made a promise, 65 percent, gave themselves an “A” in keeping promises. Read the rest of this entry »
Partnership Discord: Problems with Money, Sex or Lack of Respect? What Do You Think?
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 by editorIn a recent conversation I overheard, two men were at odds as to why partnerships dissolve. One thought money and sex were clearly the culprits while the other felt strongly that lack of respect was the driving issue.
Each used examples to support his case – Read the rest of this entry »
Holiday Spending Plans: Be Realistic and Avoid An Exercise in Futility and Frustration
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010 by editorMost people I’ve spoken to said that they shopped on “Black Friday” and on “Cyber-Monday” without a holiday spending budget. In retrospect, they admitted it would have been a good idea. It may have prevented them from spending more than they wanted and prevented them from buying tempting items that weren’t on their list. Read the rest of this entry »
A Plan for Overcoming Holiday Pressures
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 by editorWell, the holiday shopping season is here, and some of us, in the desire to please family and friends, will spend more than we can afford. Learning how to control the urge to splurge, could help your personal balance sheet in the New Year. Read the rest of this entry »
