Call an Audible
In football, most offensive plays are called in the huddle. When the offense lines up and the quarterback doesn’t like what he sees in the defensive formation, he may, from time to time, “call an
Market Volatility as the New Norm
Market volatility has increased the last few weeks in response to concerns about Chinese growth. Mohamed El-Erian believes higher market volatility—up and down—is the new norm. Liz Ann Sonders of Charles Schwab counsels investors to
Just Another Week in Paradise
Last week I was in Yellowstone National Park—paradise to me—where the landscape is stunning, wildlife abundant, and natural history offers perspective. Last week was NOT just another week in paradise in the markets, however. This
Getting Serious About Retirement
Most people in full time jobs across all income ranges have a clear choice to make at some point in their lives–continue working full time or retire from their current employer. Some will be more
Family Reunions
This time of year our extended family gathers for a reunion near Centerville, Tennessee. This year’s was bittersweet because it was the first gathering after the passing of the last of the eleven children of
Wild Rides
The Cumberland County Fair was a big deal in my youth. We saved our money all year so we could spend a wad of it at the midway on rides like the tilt-a-whirl, the bullet,