by Rupe | Oct 25, 2016 | Money Matters
The first place to start in a low-return environment would be to minimize your investment costs.
Every day, I seem to have a discussion with someone regarding strategies for sustaining retirement income in a lower-return world. Investors, particularly retirees, are looking for solutions, and their frustrations are as clear as their request: Can’t someone help? While I can’t fix low interest rates on lower-risk investments (such as high-quality bonds and bond funds), perhaps I can provide some perspective and a solution. As with the old conundrum—is the glass half-full or half-empty?—the answer to the retirement income puzzle is often about perspective.
Source: Sustaining retirement income in a lower-return world
My Comments: Excellent piece!
by Rupe | Oct 25, 2016 | Education, Mentoring
A lot of people will probably disagree with me on this, but first of all, yes, elite universities use affirmative action to hold Asians to higher standards. And you know what? I think universities are justified in using it.
Source: Do elite colleges discriminate against Asian-Americans in their admission policies?
My Comment: Really good insights.
by Rupe | Oct 18, 2016 | Fitness
Sticking with a regular training routine isn’t always doable—hey, work, family, life happens—and it can be seriously frustrating. …
But when you are ready to ease back into the gym groove that first workout feels insanely tough, right? Here’s what’s going on with your body after taking some time off. If you’re questioning whether all that
Source: How Long Does It Take to Get Out of Shape?
My Comments: I will definitely try not to lose my fitness level.
by Rupe | Oct 18, 2016 | Money Matters
Many of the highest-paying entry-level jobs are tied to engineering and technology majors.
Engineering and technology are among the most challenging fields of study in college, but all of that hard work apparently is paying off, as many of the top-earning entry-level jobs are tied to related majors, according to a Glassdoor study released Monday.
Source: Want college to pay off? These are the 50 majors with the highest earnings…
My Comments: This really highlights the superior methods of analysis that the study of STEM related fields develops.
by Rupe | Oct 16, 2016 | Money Matters
Millennials are a critical group in terms of where the economy goes in the next few years. The economy largely relies on younger people to spend and purchase consumption items. Think of a young couple buying their first home. That in itself is a big purchase. Then comes big ticket items like
Source: The Millennial Conundrum
My Thoughts: Very concerning times ahead. For those of us with kids, we have to start the crucial work of helping them navigate the future without full blown economic incare.
