So the dog days are upon us and summer is almost over. I hope you found some time to relax and reflect this summer. In my experience that’s one of the best ways to optimize productivity. If you’re looking for some food for thought to kick start your back-to-work mindset, I’ve got some great articles… Continue Reading
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20 Cents from July 2012
As the beautiful days of summer fly by, I hope you’ve found a little time to step out of your routine and enjoy them. It’s a great way to recharge your batteries and go at your life with fresh insights. To put you in a good mindset for just that, how about a few thought-provoking articles? 1.… Continue Reading
20 Cents from June 2012
So 2012 is already half over. (?!) It’s a good time to enjoy some warmer weather with family and friends, thinking about where we’ve been and where we want to go. To help put you in a pensive state of mind, I’ve collected 10 great articles from June. I hope you find some time to… Continue Reading
20 Cents from May 2012
I don’t usually put much stock (literally or figuratively) in the old “sell in May and go away” adage, but that’s exactly what investors did in May of 2012. And who could blame them? The European debt crisis flared up again, the Facebook IPO was a gong show, and Wall Street golden boy Jamie Dimon… Continue Reading
20 Cents from April 2012
Markets have been subject to some April showers this year. Will they lead to May flowers? We’ll find out soon. In the meantime, check out some of the great articles I noticed across the web during the past month. 1. Creativity is often underestimated as a driver of economic growth. Flip Chart Fairy Tales asks Is… Continue Reading
20 Cents from March 2012
The first quarter of 2012 has come to a close, bringing with it a significant market rally. Who knows what the future holds? In our area, March brought an early taste of summer followed by a final gulp of winter cold. It also brought its share of great reading. Here are some of the articles… Continue Reading
20 Cents from February 2012
February has passed, offering a bonus day thanks to the leap year. It’s been a profitable month for stock investors, with most major indices adding to January’s gains. It’s also been a busy month for us as we’ve been doing a lot of organization for the business in preparation for the spring, summer and fall, which are… Continue Reading
20 Cents from January 2012
So the first month of 2012 is behind us. Did you set any goals for the year? How are they coming along? There were some fantastic financial articles out there last month. Here’s a tiny sample: 1. Farnam Street posted an excerpt from a new study on Willpower & New Year’s Resolutions. Apparently, the key… Continue Reading