James C. Molet's Blog, page 44
June 19, 2016
Another Look at the Gig Economy
Back in January I shared some thoughts on the sharing – also referred to as the peer-to-peer or gig – economy. The People Who Share website has a pretty good description: The Sharing Economy is a socio-economic ecosystem built around the sharing of human and physical resources. It includes the shared creation, production, distribution, trade... Read Article →
June 18, 2016
Accreditor of For-profit Colleges Agrees It Needs a Makeover
Annie Waldman, ProPublica A much-criticized group that accredits for-profit colleges announced Monday that it would temporarily stop taking new applications from campuses. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools described the move as an effort to restore “trust and confidence.” ProPublica and others have detailed serious problems at the organization. As ProPublica reported, students... Read Article →
June 14, 2016
Misspent Millions
By Joaquin Sapien, Pro Publica In 2010, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced a plan to drastically reduce air pollution in the impoverished Ironbound section of Newark, New Jersey, by replacing outdated, environmentally harmful freight trucks. Over the next six years, the Port Authority received some $35 million in federal grants... Read Article →
June 11, 2016
Recovering From a Double Whammy
Quite an interesting week … and not in a good way. Toward the end of a business trip last week, my wife informed me that she was continually getting error messages on our desktop computer and the OS would not load. Sure enough, when I got home, had a look, I suspected it was likely... Read Article →
A Richer Understanding: Cash on Hand
I rarely have cash on hand. In my disclosure, I have not tried to break down why. When I first created a spending plan, I believed not carrying cash would help track all of my expenses and prevent spontaneous purchases. Also, as others have suggested I’ve previously budgeted a specific amount of cash each month... Read Article →
June 10, 2016
4 Simple Ways to Jump-Start Your Finances
The following is a guest post, courtesy of Steve Repak, CFP®, author of ‘6 Week Money Challenge For Your Personal Finances.’ If you feel that your finances are on life support and you have little hope of the situation improving, I want to you to provide you with a little ray of sunshine by showing... Read Article →
June 8, 2016
Concentrated Investing – A SavvyReview
Concentrated Investing: Strategies of the World’s Greatest Concentrated Value Investors Hardcover: 256 pages Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (April 25, 2016) Highlighting the history and approaches of four top value investors, authors Allen Benello, Michael van Biema, and Tobias Carlisle tell the story of the investors who dare to tread where few others have, and the... Read Article →
June 6, 2016
How to Choose a Small-Business Retirement Plan
The following is a guest post, courtesy of Stephanie Taylor Christensen – Goal Investor. As a small business owner, you’ve got a heap of tasks that need your attention today. So opening a small business retirement plan may not be on the top of your list. But here’s an argument for moving it up the priority... Read Article →
June 5, 2016
Cream City Hustle: The Story Continues …
Cream City Hustle, the personal finance thriller, will continue next week, Sunday, June 12th, when the next installment, Cream City Hustle: Chapter Four, Part I will be published. Until then, get caught up on the action with the previous installments: Prologue Chapter One, Part I Chapter One, Part II Chapter Two, Part I Chapter Two,... Read Article →
June 4, 2016
Free E-Book – Support the Anti-Smoking Fight
A free electronic book to assist researchers, practitioners, advocates, students and others interested in working to end smoking, one of the leading causes of death and disease globally, has been released by the School of Public Health at Georgia State University. Dr. Michael Eriksen, dean of the School of Public Health, is the senior author... Read Article →
