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 [...]
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