Month: February 2010

By: Roshawn Watson In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Below are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! Recently, I participated in the the Carnival of Financial Planning #129 hosted at the Skilled Investor. The featured posts were: Thoughts On Escaping the Rat… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (Vol. 87)

By: Roshawn Watson I was reading an article that challenged my notions about investing. It stipulated that most people are NOT real investors, even though many have retirement accounts (401Ks, IRAs, etc) because most of us are NOT professional investors. The distinction is elucidated when you look at amateur and professional golfers. Both types of… Continue reading Are You A Real Investor?

By: Roshawn Watson In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Below are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! Recently, I participated in the Rich Life Carnival #44 hosted by Rich Life, the Carnival of Financial Planning #126 and #127 hosted at the Skilled… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (Vol. 86)

By: Roshawn Watson Voters of Oregon have decided to take from their richest residents and businesses, as voters approved a statewide ballot to raise taxes on people with taxable income upward of $125,000. It is estimated that the new tax will affect fewer than 3 percent of filers. This is a historic moment for Oregon,… Continue reading Oregon Deciding to Fleece Their Rich