Best Blogs
I resource material for your “edification, enlightenment, and enjoyment” from many sources. I will continue to provide specific recommendations as above for the content I think is worthwhile. But if you don’t find anything to your liking above, check out this list of the best (in my opinion) blogs, websites etc. for the C-Level Executive from […]
Econ Recon:
Yet another Strong Job Report: The December employment report of 256,000 new jobs beat the consensus of 165,000 by over 50%. That’s good for the unemployment rate, but maybe not for interest rates. Learn more in the most recent edition of ITR Economics’ Fedwatch. 2025: The Payback Year? The predictions, economic and otherwise continue to roll in. […]
Signposts on Wisdom’s Trail
Peggy NoonanWSJ ColumnistSpeech Writer for President Ronald Reagan A new year may be the time for change, but before you decide what in your life needs to be altered, take a minute to ponder the things that shouldn’t. WSJ Columnist and Reagan White House Speech Writer Peggy Noonan offers a collection of thoughtful observations that are as […]
Are You a One Per Center?
The median income in the US is approximately $ 75,000…that’s 50% of the population above that number and 50% below. But do you know what it takes to be in the top 1% of income earners in your state? You may think it’s a way off from where you are. But maybe you’re closer than you […]
The Great Retraining
Artificial intelligence has been accessible to most of us for just over two years. As time passes, the view ahead may be coming into greater focus in terms of the threat of AI to employment. A short article from Chief Executive Magazine reviews projections for job disruption and what C-Level executives must do to accomplish what many of […]
Turning into Your Parents (Finally!)
Have you seen the wacky, fun Progressive Insurance company commercials about the “Parenta-Life” coach “Dr. Rick” helping Millennial “new homeowners who are turning into their parents?” Maybe they are, and in a good way! Those born between 1981 and 1996 have long complained about lagging their parents financially at the same age. But according to this short article […]
Best Blogs
I resource material for your “edification, enlightenment, and enjoyment” from many sources. I will continue to provide specific recommendations as above for the content I think is worthwhile. But if you don’t find anything to your liking above, check out this list of the best (in my opinion) blogs, websites etc. for the C-Level Executive […]
Econ Recon:
Good Times…if you’re ready: ITR Economics’ Taylor St. Germain sees the second half of the decade as time growth for business (until ITR’s long forecasted depression in 2030). But if you want to participate in the growth, you need to make financing decisions in this year….because after 2025 it may cost too much. Check out Mr. St. Germain’s […]
Jimmy Carter, RIP: A Conservative’s Tribute
James Earl Carter, Jr.1924-202439th President of the United States and Nobel Laureate I avoid political topics in these missives, but I think most of my readers would agree the conservative / liberal divide in recent years has escalated to a level that few thoughtful citizens welcome, regardless of their political persuasion. It was therefore refreshing to […]
Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet AI Lies
We’ve been warned that AI doesn’t always give the right answers; that it might be “hallucinating.” It’s bad enough that the hallucinating is accidental and unintentional. But now, according to Vistage Speaker and IT Security pro Mike Foster, recent research indicates that AI might not only be wrong; but under certain circumstances, actually “faking it.” Mr. Foster […]