One of the most important topics once you reach the “ripe old age of 50” as many of our readers have. Surprisingly, it’s less a matter of how much money you have. Really more a matter of managing yourself and expectations. Today we talk about the Art of Retiring. To where? While “big city life” … Read More
There seems to be something almost magical about 7.42 percent. Because here we are, rallying in the face of calamity. Although our first-leg down from the all-time highs was much larger than ’29, so too our bounce seems somehow drawn towards that 7.42% rally of the first leg down in 1929. You’ll remember what happened … Read More
I have made (yet another) pledge to myself to write shorter columns. “Save the juicy stuff for Peoplenomics subscribers,” I tell myself. And yet, Peoplenomics is only a couple of days per week, so occasionally – like today – we will offer remarks that are “out in the clear.” Like my mentioning last week that … Read More
Quiet morning here at the ranch. Very satisfying day Saturday, though. And all thanks to two simple concepts: Trust the science and multi-task your life. Let’s start with the science part because it’s an area where people seem to have a lot of trouble. Whether you’re talking a mechanic’s project, the finery of HF radio … Read More
A look at some future “bounding problems” ahead for young people. Which from our standpoint, lately, is anyone 50 or younger… On our podcast this morning, some discussion with Canadian author, broadcaster, serial entrepreneur and religious studies expert Chris Tyreman – who will give us some perspective on Covid-19 from north of the border. Podcast … Read More
The IISM Manufacturing Index and fresh Construction Spending are likely to influence the market very short-term today, but there are three socioeconomic questions that are much more important than, oh, even a pending Boeing layoff in the Seattle area coming shortly, says the rumor mill… Can the Economy “paper-over” the collapse of underlying values? Who’s … Read More