Could Abscam Happen Again?
By: Jack Waymire
More than 30 years ago the FBI ran a sting operation, known as Abscam that netted seven politicians who were willing to sell their influence...
The Bitcoin Fantasy
By: Jack Waymire
The electronic currency, known as Bitcoin, is all the rage. It is an alternative to money that is tied to a political system. It is...
Weighing In: Pope Francis Gets it Right
By: Jack Waymire
I have often thought about the phrase the Pope used to describe disparity: “The powerful feed on the powerless”. My thoughts usually go down the...
Obama Serves Up Some Class Warfare
By: Jack Waymire
President Obama needs something new to talk about. His Obamacare initiative has been an extraordinary debacle and he is slipping in the polls. What’s his...
401(k) – What You Need-to-Know for Retirement
1. Make sure you are saving enough for retirement (if you need to calculate that number, refer to your enrollment workbook or discuss with the...
Do I Have Enough to Retire?
By: James Cornehlsen
This is the most frequent question I hear because individuals find it hard to figure out what they will need and have in the future. ...
Do I Need a Broker?
By: Richard Lewins
The answer and the reasons behind the answer to this question have changed over the years. In order to manage a portfolio effectively you need...
How Does Your Financial Advisor Rate?
By: Jack Waymire
There are financial advisors with 5 Star ratings that measure the quality of their credentials, ethics, business practices and services. They volunteer information, a process...
A Great Defense is Often the Best Offense
By: Matt Wieand
As we approach the final month of 2013, we can look back at the incredible results produced by the U.S. equity markets. If you were...
Defined Benefit Plans – Know the Risks to Pensioners and Taxpayers
By: Dale Ledbetter
Pension Funds continue to be victimized at an alarming rate. Whether it is by brokerage firms selling them inappropriate products or “consultants” giving them self-serving...