2007 is gone, 2008 is here - now what?
In the end of 2007 there were quite a few stories that will very likely will you in 2008, so I put them down in no particular order.
Record numbers of identity theft of credit cards, social security numbers and other personal information. Laptop and computer identity theft ranged from sophisticated software breaches to an old fashioned hardware stealing.
The how to Retire a Millionaire from Kiplenger is the dumbest piece I have read in a while. Based on unworkable assumptions by the company I never heard of.
Then of course the November new home sales came a bit disappointed, worst since April 1995. New-home sales tumbled 9 percent in November from October to a seasonally adjusted annual sales pace of 647,000, the Commerce Department reported Friday. That was the worst sales pace since April 1995. What was in April 1995, can someone tell me? The main point is this is very far from over.
On a positive side, gold closed at $843 USD on December 31, rising more than 30 percent for 2007. Today gold is over $860 by the way. Check Swiss America to get yourself going in the right direction.
Can someone explain me, how can you become a finance expert writing such a nonsense for Yahoo! - synchronizing your 5 core values with your financial goals? What do your core values have to do with your goals? If you don't wear fur or leather, you don't buy stocks of fur and leather producing companies or mutual funds investing into them, is that it? No, according to David Bach it could be health, love, balance, confidence, fulfillment, making a difference, independence, happiness, adventure, family. Hmm ... why only 5 values? Take action toward your goals within 48 hours. What if I wait 72? Oh, whatever ...
Here is Suze Orman, shouting orders in her own razor sharp way on how to Get Your Financial Priorities Straight for 2008 - Tackle Your Debt, Scrutinize Your Budget, Do the Right (Retirement) Thing, Plan Ahead.
The best one was Ben Stein on How Not to Ruin Your Life. Well, if you think that this piece has some sense, you will ruin yours for sure. No wait, it is ruined.
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