Crossdressing characters has been a source of comedy throughout the history of entertainment, and examples can be cited throughout Ming and Qing Dynasty Peking Opera, the works of England’s William Shakespeare (As You Like…
It could be from an inheritance. It could be from a winning lottery ticket. It could be from a personal injury insurance settlement. Whatever the source, people who are suddenly recipients of an unexpected…
With over 18 million weekly listeners to his podcast, Dave Ramsey is one of the most popular financial advice show hosts in the US. His no-nonsense, old school wisdom has helped millions of people…
The 4% Withdrawal Rule for retirement funds celebrated its 30th anniversary this past October. Financial advice professionals have used it as a benchmark for advising their clients in scheduling their retirement account withdrawals throughout…
For decades, rivalries have captivated us—Magic vs. Bird, Ali vs. Frazier, Yankees vs. Red Sox. In the financial world, CNBC’s Jim Cramer and ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood stand as modern adversaries, their clashing investment…
Politicians who unabashedly call for raising taxes “only on the rich” by claiming that “the rich don’t pay their fair share” are being disingenuous with that rhetoric. They are fully aware that many of…
When one thinks of hip-hop and rap music, there are few people whose influence on the development of rap as a commercial art form that is as significant as Dr. Dre. Born as Andre…
Dividend stocks are a very popular choice for investors. The combination of dividend income with prospective capital appreciation has long been a staple for many baby boomer and retiree investors. More recently, Gen-Z, which…
Over the past few years, a collection of technology stocks, i.e., Apple, Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta Platforms (Facebook), and Tesla – have become largely responsible for the surging US bull market and…
Portfolio growth is the goal of the vast majority of stock investors. Bond investors are usually more interested in principal protection with some interest income. However, the lines have blurred over the last decade…
Conventional investors in the capital markets usually either pursue capital appreciation through equities or income through bonds or fixed income securities. The fastest growth oriented stocks are in companies that reinvest revenues for further…
A ubiquitous compliance protocol that has become even more critical in the digital era is KYC, which stands for Know Your Client/Customer. The publicly stated core purpose of KYC guidelines is to put the…
Retirement is one of the stages in life that draws anticipation and antipathy from different people. There are many who view it as a well earned respite from a lifetime of sticking to the…
About 30 years ago, the dot-com boom showcased the internet’s potential to transform business—a revolutionary idea at the time. Countless companies rode the hype without solid revenue, leaving investors burned when the bubble burst.…
Retirement decisions between spouses can range from how much to set aside in an emergency fund, what stocks to buy for an IRA account, to how much their annual expenses and discretionary spending should…
Retiring early, years before the average age of 65, has often been considered something for Millennials working in high-tech industries or other fast-growth, high-compensation occupations. However, a F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early) strategy can…
Along with President Donald Trump, Elon Musk is probably second, if not tied, for the most famous person on Planet Earth. Among his accomplishments are: The richest man in the world. CEO of Tesla,…
When one’s spouse mourns the recent death of a parent, the reaction to follow-up coordination with the spouse’s siblings can exacerbate underlying resentments and past confrontations. The resentments can be calmly and peacefully resolved…
Friction and even hostility between siblings is a common issue, and can often cross generations. Unfortunately, the problem is as old as mankind, as illustrated in the Old Testament account of Cain and Abel,…
After President Donald Trump’s November 2024 election victory, the Financial Times had reported $140 billion new investment into US equity funds in just the first month. While there is certainly cause for optimism for…
