For the last month I have been travelling through Europe and I am always surprised at how beautiful that part of the world is, however this time I was also surprised by the painful strength of the Euro. In some countries, what used to be a good price for food, lodging, and products has now become an extravagance. What was interesting was that depending on what country I was in, Europeans viewed the health of the European economy differently, and this is one of the fundamental issues the EU is facing right now. When the EU has to balance political interests and economic needs with countries like Germany, the U.K., along with sputtering economies like Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece, and France, Read More…
PART II of When did Financial Freedom Become So Expensive?
It is ironic to be writing the second part of this important topic while I am vacationing in Slovenia and Spain. The countryside is beautiful, and the people are extremely gracious and keenly interested in U.S. investments and the economy. Most importantly, it again reminds me that one of the most important things about financial freedom is being able to do what you want, when you want. To bring us back, in Part I of “When Did Financial Freedom Become So Expensive” we covered the many different variables that are eating away at our supposed financial freedom Read More…
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When Did Financial Freedom Become So Expensive?
By: Dominic Mazzone, Managing Partner, Regent Global Funds
PART I of When did Financial Freedom Become So Expensive?
Financial Freedom. Two words that sound great together but have such a deceptive meaning when actually put together. In reality, the only time you get financial freedom for free is from found money; winning, inheriting, or finding it under a mattress. Usually financial freedom comes from a two step process. First you work hard. Then if you get your money working hard enough, it gives you some freedom. Freedom for what? Or freedom from what is the real question, because there is a big difference between freedom from the obligations of your current lifestyle and striving for a better one. Read More…
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GLOBAL MARKET REVIEW
By: Michael Gesualdi, TD Waterhouse
We are happy to have our first article from Michael Gesualdi at TD Waterhouse, about the U.S. markets from a non-U.S. perspective. Michael wanted to give us a broad view of the markets for his first offering, and his next article will start focusing in on particular factors affecting the markets. Pay close attention to his view on how other governments are being forced into enacting unwanted measures due to the US situation. Also, please keep a look out next week when I discuss part I of a two part article concerning “When did Financial Freedom Get So Expensive?” -Dominic Mazzone Read More…
