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Andy Kessler is Right (Again)

July 16, 2009
The Bernanke Market

I always enjoy Andy Kessler’s perspective. He is a former hedge fund manager and wrote a great book called “Running Money.” I am spreading the word about a terrific analysis of the current stock market.
In his Op-Ed piece on the WSJ.com site, “The Bernanke Market”, he simplifies a complex issue. If you are interested in [...]

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How to Choose a Financial Planner

June 30, 2009
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This Wall Street Journal online guide is well written and has lots of good advice anyone looking to hire a financial planner.
Here is a direct quote from the guide’s main points:

Look for a financial adviser who is a certified financial planner (CFP). They’re licensed and regulated, plus take mandatory classes on different aspects of financial [...]

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Cut Benefits or Jobs? You Pick!

May 27, 2009
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Check out another trend that our small business owners are suffering under.  Do you cut jobs or do you cut benefits?
The recession is pounding on the small business community.  It is ugly, and will get uglier this summer.
The newspapers are not reporting it. I doubt you will ever see this in the New York Times, [...]

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Small Businesses Being Crushed By Bank Credit Crisis

April 27, 2009
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I have heard this over and over from small business owners: The banks are pulling out of the small business market.
Lines of credit are being rescinded left and right. I am aware of several cases where the bank called the small business owner and said, “We are pulling your line of credit.”
It did not matter [...]

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Small Biz Owners Skipping Salary in Bad Economy

April 24, 2009
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The Wall Street Journal published an article about business owners scrambling to stay afloat in the tough economy by skipping their own paychecks, sometimes for months at a time.
Those interviewed for the story already had cut staff, dipped into personal savings, reduced their own salaries and renegotiated bill payments with suppliers. Have you had to [...]

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