Tag: economy

Many Fortunes Are Made In Bad Times, What About Yours?

Many Fortunes Are Made In Bad Times, What About Yours?

The Great Depression in the 1930’s saw the end of many fortunes and the birth of many newer ones. It was a pause in the economic affairs of the world and many compare the similarities of the Great Depression to the current situation. With the Roaring 20’s and the 2000’s, the economy was very viable. …

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How To Beat The Summertime Blues

How To Beat The Summertime Blues

Are you suffering from the summertime blues? What I’m talking about is the frustration with what you are doing now. You work hard, put in your time and you don’t have the money to go on the vacation you really want to have. Or, you don’t have work to do and can only spend time …

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The Winter of Our Discontent

The Winter of Our Discontent

There’s a lot of discontent going on currently. I hear a lot of it about the weather, the economy and the political scene. Here in Texas, we’ve seen more snow this season than we have in the last 18 years – I’m judging by thinking back over my son’s lifetime. Well, I can’t do anything …

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Recession Fears

Recession Fears

Recession fears are very prevalent today. When I read the facts, I kind of have to chuckle to myself. The headlines read something like unemployment at it’s worst in the last 23 years. I remember 23 years ago. Back in the late ’70’s and early ’80’s, the unemployment rate had kind of settled in the …

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