Lord Byron Said It First
“Yes. Ready money is Aladdin’s Lamp.” ---Lord Byron, 1788-1824 Most of us don’t appreciate the
Couch Potato Investing
Variable Annuity Watch, 2007
For returns, they’re still not worth shooting. But there is an inkling of hope. The
Sales Commissions versus Reality
The most heavily marketed insurance product, the equity index annuity, is becoming the most litigated
The Long Term Cost of High Investment Expenses
Today’s rude question: When does your money manager cost more than the taxman? Answer: Sooner
Four Milestones for Successful Investing
Allow me to introduce the yellow brick road of investing. Follow this road and you
Nature’s Ruin: The Improving Casino of Life
Ruidoso, NM. There is a difference between gambling and real life. If you’ve ever gambled,
First, Do No Harm
Which would you rather be: a government employee or a surgeon? Yes, this is a
How to exit a variable annuity
If you deliver bad news, you should also deliver remedies. That’s the message I got
Index Fund Wins Race Against Variable Annuity Stable
The enthusiasm of the sales force continues. But the investing public is having second thoughts.
Setting a Higher Standard for Lifecycle Funds
“What's your take on Life-cycle funds? The reality is I don't have time to pick
How the Couch Potato Portfolios Did in 2005
As the late Abby Hoffman once said of Worcester Massachusetts, the year 2005 was “best