by jimstr8 | May 17, 2019 | Learning
After months of relative quiet, the trade war between the U.S. and China has erupted again in a big way. The markets are the most immediate casualty, with the Dow plunging over 600 points on Monday alone.1 In all likelihood, you’re probably more focused on things like...
by jimstr8 | Apr 25, 2019 | Noteworthy
It was this month, 35 years ago, that a thirteen-year-old boy named Andy sent the following letter to President Reagan: Dear Mr. President, My name is Andy. I am a seventh-grade student in South Carolina. Today my mother declared my bedroom a disaster area. I would...
by jimstr8 | Mar 21, 2019 | Noteworthy
From someone who is considered one of the greatest investors of all time During the past century, many of the world’s leading economists have studied the science – or art – of investing. A large number of investing systems, models, and theories have been created, most...
by jimstr8 | Mar 7, 2019 | Learning
Decide What Is Most Important To You A common mistake people make is to give up what they want most for what they only want right now. Pick which goals in your life are most important to you, and make achieving those goals your utmost priority. Then… Always Ask...
by jimstr8 | Feb 28, 2019 | Noteworthy
Tax season is the time between January 1 and April 15. It is when most people prepare and file their taxes. This year’s tax season is special. It has been just a little over a year since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect. It is the largest overhaul of the...