2023

4/3/2023 You might remember the Cold War movie, The Hunt for Red October, which is an adaptation of Tom Clancy’s 1984 novel. The plot line features a rogue Soviet naval captain who wishes to defect to the United States with the…

3/28/2023 My first awareness of the State of Georgia was through black and white movies where every Georgian seemed to be characterized as poorly educated and naive. Much has changed since then. Our prosperous and growing state has much to…

3/20/2023 At this time of year, I am always looking for a distraction from the constant attention to rapidly approaching tax deadlines. Even when everything goes right, tax season is burdensome. March Madness would ordinarily be a welcome distraction. But…

3/13/2023 I have often lamented that personal finance is not a required course in U.S. high schools.  What I envision is basic instruction in managing accounts, credit cards, and loans, as well as advice on budgeting, saving, and investing for…

3/6/2023 Each year, Warren Buffett writes a letter to shareholders outlining Berkshire Hathaway’s financial performance, as well as his thoughts on the economy and investing. Warren’s letters are highly anticipated by investors and business leaders. The letters are also one…

2/27/2023 A new report from FINRA (Investors in the United States: The Changing Landscape) has put a spotlight on the riskier investment behaviors of many younger investors. Moreover, younger investors, and those with limited investment experience, have higher confidence that…

2/20/2023 Football has entered its seasonal dormancy. The Super Bowl carnival is behind us, and the celebrations in Athens, Georgia, are long since over. However, college players will soon begin spring practice. For the football squad of Alabama, that, of…

February 13, 2023 If you’re a writer, marketer, or anyone who creates content, you know the importance of being both efficient and creative. That is where ChatGPT comes in, a tool ready to revolutionize the way you work! ChatGPT is…

2/7/2023 Last Friday’s jobs report showed the US economy added 517,000 jobs in January. The unemployment rate is now 3.4%, its lowest level since 1970. This hiring strength seems paradoxical because it comes during widely publicized layoffs at some US…

1/30/2023 Podcasting has exploded in popularity over the past five years. According to Statista, by 2022, 79% of Americans were aware of podcasting, and over 82 million people were listening to podcasts. Listeners can now find an episode on almost…