The Old Money Book makes a perfect gift for the high school or college graduate. Concise, informative, and entertaining, it tells the graduate everything you’ve tried to tell him or her for years. It’s just somebody else saying it. And sometimes, that makes all the difference. Buy it today: Barnes & Noble Nook…Amazon Kindle. Thank … More A Gift for the Graduate
With the tsunami of cash that has poured over Silicon Valley in the last thirty years, you might expect a plethora of yachts, McMansions, and luxury sports cars to be driven by those who’ve been successful. There are some, to be sure, but they’re more likely to be driven by those who offer goods and … More Silicon Valley Acts Old (Money, That Is)
I sat in the Pacific Dining Car in downtown Los Angeles a few mornings ago. It was early, barely dawn, and the place was quiet. Only a few casually dressed patrons here and there. Early risers with sharp minds and busy schedules, eager to get a jump on the Saturday. (The place is open 24/7/365. … More Friends and Family…?
The collapse of a garment factory building in Bangladesh that killed over 800 people two weeks ago brings into sharp focus the real price of cheap clothing. In “The Old Money Book“, which I wrote late in 2012, I talk about this briefly, encouraging readers to purchase quality clothing less often, and avoid five dollar … More The Price of Cheap
“Each player must accept the cards life deals him or her: but once they are in hand, he or she alone must decide how to play the cards in order to win the game.” – Voltaire French philosopher and writer Francois-Marie Arouet, aka Voltaire (1694-1778) shared many a great thought throughout his life, but none … More Play Your Cards Well
Today, all but the most affluent and cavalier of us are mindful of our expenditures. We put off vacations, find ourselves eating in more often or eating our more economically, and, when we do spend money on necessities, we tend to think more about them before we cut loose of our hard-earned money. So when … More How Articulate Is Your Thinking?