James C. Molet's Blog, page 31
January 13, 2017
The Party No One Wants To Plan
The following is a guest post from Susan Covell Alpert, author of Later is Too Late: Hard Conversations That Can’t Wait. She is a lecturer, consultant, entrepreneur and frequent guest on national radio and television shows. She holds a master’s degree in psychology and education, has been the owner of several multi-million dollar companies and... Read Article →
January 11, 2017
Assessing Bitcoin’s Value as an Investment
A few years ago, “Bitcoin” sounded like a flash in the pan tech term that wouldn’t have any lasting significance. Billed as a sort of digital alternative to mainstream currency, it was a fairly easy concept to dismiss for those belonging to older generations. That was a few years ago. Now, Bitcoin is actually fairly... Read Article →
Training for a Tough Mudder: Update 1
This is the first update tracking our progress as my wife and I prepare for our first Tough Mudder event, a Tough Mudder Half at Mesa, Arizona in April. In the recent post, Preparing for a Tough Mudder Half, I noted that while we have downloaded the suggested Tough Mudder training guide, and we may... Read Article →
January 9, 2017
The Third Computing Platform Has Arrived
With Alexa, its digital [virtual] assistant, Amazon has ushered in the third computing platform. The first, personal computers, was dominated by Microsoft while Apple and Google have dominated the second, smartphones. While the interface with personal computers is characterized by a keyboard and mouse, and the interface with smartphones is defined by touchscreens, your voice... Read Article →
January 7, 2017
The Blue Satin Nightgown: A Savvy Review
The Blue Satin Nightgown: My French Makeover at Age 78 Paperback: 205 pages Publisher: CreateSpace (2016) Author Karin Crilly was a Marriage and Family Counselor for thirty years in Southern California. After two adventurous years of living in Aix-en-Provence, France – the home of renowned painter Cezanne – she returned to California and now lives in Laguna... Read Article →
January 6, 2017
Money Philosophies and Practices Worth Embracing
In order to achieve success in any endeavor, whether it is mastering an instrument or managing money, certain philosophies or beliefs must be developed and turned into actions. What follows are some of the philosophies which I have adopted and have served me well. Do Not Loan Money At first glance, that statement might strike you as... Read Article →
January 4, 2017
The Most Ideal Places to Retire To
There has been a trend recently in expats in which expats are deciding to travel and live abroad in their retirement. This also includes expats who have made a considerable sum of capital while they were working. While many expats try to save money while they are retiring, there are certain destinations that are catered... Read Article →
January 2, 2017
Preparing for a Tough Mudder Half
As I noted in the Are You a Tough Mudder? post, I have run one marathon, a team marathon, a handful of half-marathons, and lots of 10k and 5k runs. If you are like me, and have participated in a number of more traditional road running events, you are likely bored, or at least somewhat... Read Article →
December 31, 2016
Cuomo Said He’d Return 50,000 Apartments to Rent Regulation. He Didn’t Come Close.
By Cezary Podkul, ProPublica A push by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to return 50,000 apartments to the city’s stock of rent-regulated housing has fallen far short of its goal as hundreds of landlords appear to have ignored the state’s plea to comply voluntarily with laws limiting rent increases. The Cuomo administration’s effort stemmed from... Read Article →
December 29, 2016
Leave The Legacy You Want With This End-Of-Life Checklist
The following is a guest post from Jaime Cowper, president of Unity Financial Advisors, and an Investment Advisor Representative under Alphastar Capital Management, an SEC Registered Investment Advisory Firm. A lifetime of hard work may have rewarded you with a nice home and hefty bank accounts, but what happens to all those assets once you’re gone?... Read Article →
