Holidays so often fall short of giving us what we all seek most– a connection to what made us feel connected and a special part of our family and friends. Read the rest of this entry »
Holiday Gifts of Sentiments Keep Giving
December 20th, 2011 by editorGive Gifts of Joy This Holiday Season
December 7th, 2011 by editorT”is the season to be jolly,
Spend your money but don’t be sorry,
Buy a gift for the ones you adore,
But don’t get stuck with what you can’t afford,
For it’s not the amount of money you spend,
It’s always the thought that counts in the end!
Remembering Black Monday: Money Magic on Wall Street
October 19th, 2011 by editorEveryone would like to believe in a money benefactor—someone or something—to bestow financial security and freedom. This has been especially true for the generations of Americans who have never lived through tough economic times like the Great Depression. For those generations of Americans, the stock market was a great benefactor—a source of money magic—until the stock market crash of October 1987.
On October 19, 1987 (24 years ago today), known as Black Monday on Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrial average plummeted 508 points, an amazing drop of 22.6 percent. Approximately $500 billion in paper value was lost. Even though only 20 percent of Americans invested in the stock market at that time, the crash had a rippling effect that impacted on everything from consumer spending to pension plans.
Occupy Wall Street Protests Push for Change
October 12th, 2011 by editorI’ve been waiting for a very long time for the so-called “little people†or “average Americans†to speak up and vent their frustrations. I wonder why some in the media are baffled. How long did they think the American public would sit by and passively see their personal rewards for their efforts go unfulfilled? Read the rest of this entry »
Living Fulfilled Is Letting Go of Fear
September 13th, 2011 by editorAs the ominous day of the 10th anniversary of 9-11 passes, many in the world are sensing a great weight lifted from the shoulders and spirit. Read the rest of this entry »
