Tag: Government and Economy

Capitalism or Socialism? What Matters Most Is Who Holds Power

Last week’s column covered four different systems often lumped together as “socialism”: State Socialism, State Capitalism, Democratic Socialism, and Social Democracy. While our perceptions of them are shaped by how we think about freedom and fairness, the...

Threats to the Rule of Law Put Markets at Risk

In recent weeks, the Trump administration’s legal maneuvers around deporting Venezuelan immigrants alleged to be gang members have ignited a dramatic confrontation with the federal courts. The administration proceeded with the deportations despite U.S. District Judge...

Investment Decisions And Political Passion

“How will the outcome of the U.S. election impact retirement planning, and what actions are you taking now?” Financial Planning Magazine asked 320 financial advisors this question. Nine out of 10 believed the election would have a lasting negative impact...

The Presidential Election and Your Retirement Planning

The Presidential Election and Your Retirement PlanningWatch this video on YouTube As we get closer to election day, the most common question people ask me is, “What is the election going to do to my investments?” This is usually followed by, “If...

Baby Boomer Retirement Crisis Not a Sudden Event

Baby Boomer Retirement Crises Not a Sudden EventWatch this video on YouTube “The world braces for retirement crisis.” This headline caught my attention because of its tone of near-panic. It implied that the pending retirement crises was like a hurricane or...