While reading a post from Daily Speculations, I thought of many reasons why the markets are so fascinating. I think it important to be fascinated for the right reasons. Here’s the partial list for me…

At dinner, I mentioned that I had sent e-mails to our Senator and our Congressman about the economy expressing my concern regarding the enormous proposed bailout package. I didn’t even notice how attentively my almost 6-year-old son was listening to what I was saying until he started trying to articulate in his words what he had understood. Noticing that he needed help understanding what I had just said in grown-up speak, I tried to explain. Here’s what I said…

The recent volatility in the stock markets around the world has put me on an emotional roller-coaster. The governments are doing what they can to prevent a global recession/depression but are they solving any fundamental issues? Absolutely not!

I think of every country as a family. The United States family has an enormous working potential and earns a lot of money for all the good that it creates every day…

Assorted United States coins
Many families in the US are going through difficult times lately mainly because of the effects of the revaluation of real estate. Every day I hear about people being negatively impacted by the current downturn. I feel that with additional preparation, the struggling families would weather this storm better. I have already said that teaching finance, discipline and especially financial discipline should be a priority for our school system but that’s not going to happen overnight. In the meantime, here are my tips on preparing for a …

I met a very nice couple over the weekend who had just bought their second home, a condominium, and were in the process of selling their brand new white appliances to replace with stainless steel equivalents. I can certainly understand when someone wants a certain brand or type of appliance or furniture to satisfy a particular need, perhaps for cool looks, image, brand name, acceptance, keeping up with the Jones’, resell value, or whatever that need may be. The topic here is the cost of the white appliances.
In the real …