This is another puzzler to me. Why does Obama and others think it is a travesty that some folks have two jobs? Or as they say, HAVE to have two jobs? I see a lot of people every day that have two jobs, I see some a couple of times a day at various places. When […]
I wrote this article several months ago. I recently talked with a friend who is refinancing under the mortgage plan that Obama set up to help folks with underwater mortgages. My friend is underwater by about $10,000. He is refinancing a 6% mortgage with a 3% mortgage and will have lower payments. I am […]
I’ve watched this movie 5-6 times, once in the theatre, 4 times on cable and once on a disc. It fascinates me. Why do i like it? • I like the history of the time • I like that the King had a stammer. It proves that anyone can have problems that can prevent them from being […]
When businesses lay someone off they frequently provide a severance pay for the individual. Depending upon rank and tenure it is designed to help the former employee out while they seek a new job. It is a fixed amount, and is paid over time regardless whether the person gets new job during the payout. I […]
Turnaround guys I think much of the flak about Bain Capital is not deserved. This group and others may be considered predatory or corporate raiders and some may very well be that. I don’t know enough about Bain to comment, but do know a lot about the turnaround business. I have financed many turnarounds, some […]
Okay, there are other ways to make decisions too, but I like the decision matrix. I learned this technique 35 years ago and have used it frequently over the year for many decisions. I like it because it gives me a quantitative bases to clarify my thinking. I have here an example of how i […]
I met Tyler Zey on the Luther group on Linkedin. He is a remarkable young man who has already started an internet busineess and some blogs. I admire his ambition and entrepreneurship! Check out his site: ChangeJars.com Here is his review of my book: Rob Severson’s “Connecting Peace, Prosperity, and Purpose” is a neatly formed […]
Well that sure sounds good doesn’t it? It just makes sense that we should all own a home! I for one disagree! I think there is so much more to home ownership than just getting the mortgage and moving in. even though one may qualify for the loan there are other things to consider that […]
Another success story! This young woman proved that it is not just hard work but relationship skills and a positive attitude that got her a job in a tough market. Oh, and she worked hard too. Just heard of another success story! Well it is a little early to call it success but it is […]
I think it is good to look for the best in people and situations. We all know the economy is really bad and many are jobless and in other dire straits. So what could be good about it? May sound goofy, but I think we are weeding our some crooks! Folks like Petters, Hecker, Maddoff, […]
