The brilliance of Apple is not the diversity of its products; it is that so many people love the few products it sells.
Anyone with kids knows pop star Justin Bieber was discovered via YouTube. Before long, his songs were getting millions of hits from a growing fan base and he was courted by Justin Timberlake and Usher at age 12. When I was 12, I wasn’t even courted by girls with pigtails.
I really did plan to eat healthier this year but after hanging out at my friend’s party a few weeks ago, I realized it’s tough to change your ways when hot wings, beer, chips and pizza keep calling your name — followed by the eventual moan from heartburn.
Have you ever had the feeling something wasn’t quite right but couldn’t pinpoint the reason? My four-year-old son and his friends recently found my electric razor and used it to shave my son’s left eyebrow. My wife and I stared at him on and off for hours before we figured out what was wrong with […]
Have you ever had the feeling something wasn’t quite right but couldn’t pinpoint the reason? My four-year-old son and his friends recently found my electric razor and used it to shave my son’s left eyebrow. My wife and I stared at him on and off for hours before we figured out what was wrong with […]
We probably all think about retirement throughout our working years. But when do we really take retirement planning more seriously? Dr. David Foote, author of the demographics best-seller ‘Boom, Bust, & Echo’, spoke at a Russell Investments-sponsored presentation for advisors not long ago and described how the average Canadian saves for retirement. According to Dr. […]
Every now and then I’ll buy a lottery ticket and dream of winning millions. If I had $10 million, I’d hang out in my house on the Riviera, drive into town in my hot Italian car to pick up some wine and cheese… wait, I’d have a hot Italian butler do that for me. It’s […]
Every now and then I’ll buy a lottery ticket and dream of winning millions. If I had $10 million, I’d hang out in my house on the Riviera, drive into town in my hot Italian car to pick up some wine and cheese… wait, I’d have a hot Italian butler do that for me. It’s […]
Everyone knows a “guy” or has a “guy.” And we all take great pride in recommending our “guy” to anyone who will listen. I have several “guys” and a few “girls” of my own. There’s my restaurant guy who I recommend to all my out-of-town clients:.“Go to Tony’s,” I always say. “He’ll take care of […]
The most successful advisors I know have the same mentality as the top athletes and coaches. They all understand the value of preparation, but they also realize it’s all meaningless unless they put their game face on during investor meetings and show exactly how they have been adding value for their clients. However, I have […]