In the current New York State civil lawsuit for fraud against Donald J. Trump, there has been much reporting about financial statements that were fraudulently prepared, using over valuations for property that was owned. I am not an attorney and cannot comment on t…
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage
At this time of the year, those of us that are of the age, are being inundated with calls and TV advertisements concerning Medicare and specifically Medicare Advantage. I must receive 4 to 5 calls a day from someone in a “boiler roo…
Purchasing a Sporthorse in Europe
I was recently reminded of a situation where an American Adult-Amateur went to Europe and purchased a young horse to be a Hunter and realized that the horse had some major issues, both physically and mentally. This happens more th…
What is Wrong at Boeing?
September 14, 2023
I read two articles this week concerning Boeing. One dealt with the CEO’s private plane trips (400 in three years from his two homes) and the fact that he is hardly ever in their Corporate Office in Arlington, Va. Also, …
SHORTAGE OF ACCOUNTANTS
In yesterday’s Wall Street Journal there was another front page article concerning the shortage of accountants. It continued to state that there is a shortage of over 300,000 and that the inference was because the C.P.A. exam now requires a…
I am going to show you what I believe is a simple method to reconcile your bank account. I know that many of you still do not attempt to reconcile your account but you should and it isn’t as difficult as you might think.
At the end of each month the bank tells yo…
Yesterday I saw an announcement that some High Schools were considering adding a course/section on "Personal Finance." I thought "wow" this has been discussed for years and at one time was actually implemented in some schools.
In my opinion this is something that …
Yesterday I had a conversation with a couple who had previously owned a small business and are now retired. They told me that my daughter,Robin, had given them a copy of my book "the Journey" and that they had thoroughly enjoyed it. They particularly enjoyed some …
In a world of constantly changing technology and trends, there's something comforting about classic books that have stood the test of time. These books have captivated readers for decades and continue to resonate with us today. Whether y…
Are you looking to expand your literary horizons, connect with like-minded individuals, and foster a sense of community? Starting your own book club might just be the perfect solution for you. Whether you're an avid reader or just looki…
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