The Other Iraq
I just returned from a visit to the Kurdish region of Iraq. While the Kurdish region is close to some troubled areas of Iraq, it is quite distinct and separate from them. Iraqi Kurdistan, as the region is commonly called, is a very safe travel destination if you are a part of a […]
Why I Went to Côte d’Ivoire
A little over a month ago, I traveled to Côte d’Ivoire. Formerly known as Ivory Coast (its name was legally changed to its French translation), it is a country on the west coast of Africa near the equator. That place was hot! In most cities, the daily temperature was over 100 degrees Fahrenheit and […]
Dude, Where’s My Cash Reserve?
Dude, where’s my cash reserve is never a question you should be asking yourself. Having 6 months of expenses in an FDIC insured account is the only way to go. You shouldn’t have any less, but circumstances may cause you to need more. Cherish that cash reserve. Be proud of it and bask in […]
Dear Retirees – Hang Loose Don’t Hang Ten
Financial planner Gary Alpert has made Woodstock home for him, his wife Wendy Helen and their pups, Chloe and Skeeter. “I am a member of the Woodstock Rotary Club and really enjoy giving back to the community,” Gary said. “Wendy Helen and I enjoy supporting various local charities and participating in the business community. We […]
Stay Hungry My Friends
It has been over seven years since we were mired in the Great Recession. Over seven years since some of us had to work twice as hard for half the pay, worry about whether our job was safe, or be concerned about whether we were going to find a new job after being laid […]
