Random gleanings from the world of business, investments and economics: February 29- March 4, 2016 “We’ve long felt that the only value of stock forecasters is to make fortune tellers look good.” -Warren Buffett 1992 Berkshire Hathaway Chairman’s Letter It arrived on Saturday: the 2015 Berkshire Hathaway Chairman’s Letter. New material from the Oracle of…
February 22-26, 2016: Random gleanings from the world of business, investments and economics, Odd Lots “Those who have knowledge, don’t predict. Those who predict, don’t have knowledge” Lao Tzu Fintrust Investment Commentary: Markets Last week felt great. The enthusiasm may not last, but we’ll enjoy it for now: the S&P 500 rose 2.8% last week, the best…
Random gleanings from business, investments and economics, Odd Lots “If GM had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 MPG.” – Bill Gates Fintrust Investment Commentary Last week was a week of volatility for stocks and oil. Note: the curves on those charts are almost…
February 9 – 12, 2016: Random gleanings from business, investments and economics, Odd Lots “Even though February was the shortest month of the year, sometimes it seemed like the longest.” ― J.D. Robb Dow Industrial Average, 1916-2016 Fintrust Investment Commentary: Markets With respect to J.D. Robb, no month of can feel longer than this past January.…
In the event of death, disability, or terminal illness, a properly designed estate plan will allow you to care for your loved ones and direct your assets to the people or organizations who you want to receive them under the specific conditions of your choosing, all while ideally minimizing taxes and preserving the value of your…
January 6, 2016: Back to the Future Edition, A random walk through recent economic, market and business headlines “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards.” – Steve Jobs ‘Tis the season once again: Prediction Season. This is the time of year when gurus and sages crawl out from under…
On December 18, 2015 the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 was passed. Among other benefits, this legislation made some enhancements to the popular 529 college savings plan. Technology Since technology has become such an integral part of higher education, the tax code is now reflective of the importance computer ownership and…
