I'm sure that if you read the Coeur d'Alene Press faithfully, you know that life is filled with all kinds of natural and random misfortune. A man gets hit by a car on a rainy night. A worker falls off a ladder while fixing a roof. A woman burns herself …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
In my last editorial, you may recall that I wrote about the fact that economists rarely agree about anything. Harry Truman famously remarked, "Give me a one-handed economist! All my economists say, 'On the one hand...on the other hand.'" Well, things haven't changed much since then. And though you may …
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"Give me a one-handed economist!" Harry Truman said. "All my economists say, 'On the one hand ... on the other hand.'" He was frustrated with economic double talk when he made that remark, and I'm sure you share his frustration, as do I. Even though I believe our long-term outlook …
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I recently wrote a letter to my clients recommending a Bob Buford book titled Finishing Well: What People Who "Really Live" Do Differently. It's a fascinating collection of interviews with 60 very interesting people who give their words of advice on how to approach and succeed in the second half …
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If you're like most Americans, you have no idea when you'll be able to retire. And if you're a Baby Boomer (born between 1946 and 1964), you might be feeling a bit of panic as you enter your 50s and 60s without a plan. However, it doesn't have to be …
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Springtime is here! Actually, North Idaho has enjoyed spring-like weather for much of this past winter, but it's wonderful when the season officially arrives. It's one of my favorite times of year - a time of re-birth, new growth, and fresh starts. As Janet and I are cleaning up around …
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Did you know that February is the month of the Chinese New Year? If you lived on the other side of the world, you might see colorful parades, hear fireworks on the rooftops, and watch paper dragons dance down the streets. It's interesting to note that 2010 is the Year …
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