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By: BawldGuy

BawldGuy — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 05:07:39 +0000

Sorry Cher – that doesn’t cover everything else she does. You’re too nice.

By: Cher

Cher — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 04:54:51 +0000

I’ll have to say one thing good about Suze since I just bashed her. Currently she is pushing a package to do a living trust, will and other important documents. Also in the package is info to review your insurance policies, hopefully to keep from being ripped off by insurance agents. So she does some good things.

By: bawldguy

bawldguy — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 05:03:19 +0000

It’s not that you can’t end up financially well off doing it Orman’s way, it’s just that it’s so much easier and faster using all the tools in the box.

Also, her anti-real estate bias has no real defense. I’m not for investing in the stock market, but I’d never tell folks they couldn’t become wealthy doing just that.

If women follow her, my guess it will mostly be to their detriment — but they’ll still be better off than if they did nothing. They’ll just never know how well off they really could have been.

By: Cher

Cher — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:17:51 +0000

Larry Cragun’s blog about the Wall is correct. I was in East Berlin in the 1970′s with a student group. Never was so scared in my life. When your passport is taken at riflepoint, it reminds you you are powerless.
I remember a student talking to me in hushed tones and slipping her address to me while shaking…the fear in those eyes… never forget it. I wrote a postcard to her several times and did what I was told…said nothing controversial…..never heard back from her. That just isn’t normal. Yes, we are blessed.
I have always disliked Suze Orman’s voice, manner and her advice, especially about Real Estate. My husband has heard me many times yelling at the t.v. when she is on…”NO WAY..you CAN”T be giving this advice about R.E.!!!!” How does the media pick it’s “experts”? The concept of appointing a woman financial guru to raise the financial consciousness of women in this country is a noble goal, but how about someone who is less obnoxious and more up to date?

By: bawldguy

bawldguy — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:15:23 +0000

Lar – Your post should be read by every 14-25 year old in America. Great stuff. Thanks for stopping by.

By: bawldguy

bawldguy — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:13:44 +0000

Athol – I’m often amazed at what generates reponse, I just write what I think needs to be said – much like you.

Happy you like the new look.

By: bawldguy

bawldguy — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:11:10 +0000

Brian – September 12th found most of us with adjusted attitudes for sure.

Glad you like the new look.

By: Athol Kay

Athol Kay — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:35:20 +0000

Wowza, much better look Jeff.

Thanks for the link love and Bawldy. Always kills me that my best posts are the easy ones to write.

By: larry cragun

larry cragun — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:41:38 +0000

thanks for the kind words. glad i found your site. lar

By: Brian Brady

Brian Brady — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:51:44 +0000

Happy Independence Day, Jeff.

I’m calling Grandpa Economics “Depression Economics”. “Boomer Economics” is what you are writing a lot about; having the lion’s share of your net worth stashed in qualified retirement plans that will be confiscated by the government when you most need it.

Thanks for the Baldy. Love the new look.