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 Buying a hybrid? |
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Sep 02, 2008 - 1:35 PM - by Michael
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You know, I’ve seen so many articles on this one lately and they all say the same thing. In a nutshell, the gap between the cost of hybrids compared to their all gas counterparts is too wide to financial justify the buy. Now, one thing that some authors don't put in their articles is that there is another factor in the decision that is not financial. Do you want a more environmentally clean car? It is a valid reason to pay the extra money if you are passionate about it.
I'll give you one example of the cost difference between two cars one a hybrid and one an all gas car. The base all gas... [Read More]
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Globalization |
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Sep 02, 2008 - 11:04 AM - by Michael
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No one can argue the impact of economic globalization. The pace at which it is changing the world is staggering. But, is this change the "doom" of the United States? As China and India continue to exert their presence and more and more mergers of US and foreign companies propel survival, what will be the United States' role in this paradigm shift? Can we keep up and continue to be the economic powerhouse of the past?
I recently read an article from Newsweek.com that opened my thought process. It is nothing new but every once in a while you get an epiphany and realize the hard reality of things. I'm not that global in my outlook on the US' economic future as it relates to globalization therefore I must not totally be... [Read More]
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 What is Human Capital? |
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Jan 29, 2008 - 11:04 AM - by Michael
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I want to discuss more on the topic of Human Capital. I'll be writing a blog shortly on this topic that gives my opinion on the importance of focusing on Human Capital in your financial plan. But, for now let's stick to the basics of what it is.
Human Capital in my mind is the culmination of one's innate abilities, learned skill sets, knowledge, and contacts that enable him/her to generate and build income. Now, this idea is certainly not new but is hardly ever focused on when you visit your financial adviser. So many people are focused on market returns. Human Capital is just as important if not the most important to financial independence.
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