Apr

22

Shareholder Meetings: Proxy Vote

April 22, 2009 | Comments Off

As if it I needed to say it, yes, we should all vote on Shareholder Meetings of those companies that we own.  Just as important, or even more important than voting for our country’s President. There we decide our future – or at least our retirement stability future — as well as the [...]

Apr

15

Product Review: NeatReceipts

April 15, 2009 | 2 Comments

For years I doubted a product sold at Airport kiosks was worth my money.  I have been proved wrong twice.  Once with Rosetta Stone, and twice with NeatReceipts.  It is just that I didn’t acquired either at the airport (the former can be bought used and the later can be bought ‘refurbished‘ for $99 vs [...]

Apr

14

Contractor vs. Consultant

April 14, 2009 | 2 Comments

Consultant, Contractor… is there a difference?  Sometimes there isn’t, sometimes the same person can be both, even on the same engagement.  However, I  define the difference this way:

Consultant: An expert in a topic.  Some sought after for his/her knowledge.  A trusted adviser.  Someone you can trust to get things done on time and under budget.  [...]

Apr

13

Ponzi Schemes by our Government (SS)

April 13, 2009 | Comments Off

Late in 2008, some people discussed the differences and similitudes between the Ponzi Schemes and the Social Security Administration.  You can read one of the most respectables ones on Business Week.  According to the weekly: “Ultimately our ability to make good on the “Ponzi-like” nature of Social Security depends on the continued march of technological [...]

Apr

12

Can We Use a ‘Resettelement Administration’?

April 12, 2009 | Comments Off

I am no fan of government mandated relocation — or mandated anything.  But it has happened in our nation’s recent history.  Not only to Native Americans, but to 20th century integrated Americans.  During the Great Depression, part of the New Deal involved the creation of the Resettelement Administration.  During this event in our history, the [...]

Apr

8

First Write-Off

April 8, 2009 | Comments Off

Business write off I mean – debts a client owes you but decides not to pay. I knew it would happen sooner or later. On this particular situation I almost knew it would happen, but I was just waiting for confirmation of the situation (and it arrived today).  Fortunately, it was a small [...]