Originally posted May 27, 2014. “I’ve never been busier”, is a phrase I often hear from retirees. We all think we’ll have tons of free time in retirement. And we do. But the hours still get filled-up with things to do. That’s why it’s crucial to plan ahead and understand some of the pitfalls out […]
Jimmy Buffett Key West
J.B.will be playing at San Carlos Theater on April 1st. Wish we were still going to be down here for it.
$112 Million Piece of Scrap?
Originally posted July 15, 2014. “The F-35 Lightning II Program (also known as the Joint Strike Fighter Program) is the Department of Defense’s focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies.” That’s according to its website. I wouldn’t call $112 million a pop […]
If You Shoot then Hit Your Target
Originally posted February 26, 2014. I recently trained with Sig Sauer Senior Instructor Steve Gilcreast over a two day concealed carry course at Sig Sauer Academy. Steve spent last week teaching a masters level class to agents in Quantico, VA. He’s the best at what he does. One of the many takeaways from the class […]
Find My iPhone
You know that feeling you get when you lose your phone? Or someone you’re with loses his or hers? It can happen to all of us. I’ve got a couple of good stories that may help you save the day. I was skiing in Montana recently with five friends and while we were ripping down […]
Malpass: The Fed has a Mental Block
David Malpass writes in the Wall Street Journal that the Fed hasn’t recognized the poor results of its policy making. Without realizing its ineffectiveness the Fed won’t be able to make the necessary course corrections. On Wednesday Fed Chair Janet Yellen emphasized that the Fed is data dependent, implying that the economy will have to do […]
Perverse Incentives for Long-Term Dependency
That’s how Cato Institute senior fellow Dan Mitchell describes the mix of high taxes and high spending on welfare that stunt the assimilation of immigrants to the developed world. Dan writes: So what’s the problem? Why are immigrants failing to prosper? Nima suggests that government policies are the problem, creating perverse incentives for long-term dependency. […]
Nasdaq Missing the Boat: Part II
While the Nasdaq has nearly reached its all-time highs in nominal terms, when adjusted for inflation, the index has actually fallen in real value by 33.1% from its peak on 3/10/2000. See Part I here.
National Sunshine Week
It’s National Sunshine Week, a time dedicated to fighting for government transparency. Open government advocate Adam Andrzejewski writes in the Washington Times that increased transparency should start with the federal pension system. Imagine if you could review your congressman’s pension, including amount contributed, years to break even and total payout to life expectancy. Or what if […]
Pensions Underfunded
Chances are your state and local pension systems are underfunded. Pension shortfalls have become a common theme across the country and public-sector employees are pushing back hard. The Wall Street Journal explains that even with record setting returns in the markets, pensions systems are still unable to cope with the shortfalls created by the recession. Look no further […]
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