Meditation on McDonald’s, Once More
What a disappointment! I went to McDonald’s prepared to see a happy place. I was ready
Income & Wealth
Is It Time To Ignore the Rich?
Why do we pay so much attention to the rich? We watch and wonder
The Incredible Importance of Social Security
It would be difficult to overstate the importance of Social Security. I don’t say this
The Age of IRAs
If you are in your twenties or thirties, I have a tip for you: Learn
Variable Annuity Watch, 2012
The big claim for variable annuities has always been that they allow investors to invest
For Couch Potato Investors, 2012 Was a Good Year for Margaritas
A little elbow bending with your investments paid off in 2012. The return on my
Fearless Forecasts for 2013
Spending money gets easier by the minute. Today, thanks to automatic bill pay and other
Beyond Envy: Wealth Addiction Revisited
“Money is America’s most powerful drug. Here’s how it weakens us and how we can
Life, Death and How Long Your Money Will Last
When I talk to large groups I like to ask a peculiar question: If you
If You Want To Rebuild America, Start With the Tax Code
Houston. He’s lanky, white-haired and calm. Listen to him for a few minutes and you
The New Wealth Scoreboard
OK, alpha dogs, want to know where you stand in the wealth heap? Welcome to