Post From Visual Capitalist
Jeff Desjardins October 3, 2018
The 4 of 8 Major Forces Shaping the Future of the Global Economy Part 2 of 2
3. The Wealth Landscape
Wealth is not stagnant – and so for those looking to make the most out of global opportunities, it’s imperative to get a sense of how the wealth landscape is changing.
The modern view is either extremely healthy or bubbly, depending on how you look at it: Amazon and Apple are worth over $1 trillion, Jeff Bezos has a $100+ billion fortune, and the current bull market is the longest in modern history at 10 years.
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Post From Visual Capitalist
Jeff Desjardins October 3, 2018
The 8 Major Forces Shaping the Future of the Global Economy
I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. – Jimmy Dean
The world is changing faster than ever before.
With billions of people hyper-connected to each other in an unprecedented global network, it allows for an almost instantaneous and frictionless spread of new ideas and innovations.
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Post From ESI Money
Millionaire Interview #71 Part 2 of 2
June 22, 2018 By ESI
What has been your worst investment?
I guess it would have to be my CD, but I’m okay with having available funds at 3.5%.
The credit union hasn’t announced a new “CD Special” yet, so not sure what I will do when it matures. Hopefully rates will rise!
What’s been your overall return?
I honestly have no idea, and no idea how to even figure this out!
How often do you monitor/review your portfolio?
I look at the overall markets daily, my investments weekly to monthly (depending on variables such as free time, significant changes to the market, etc.). I very rarely make changes — same IRA for 23 years!
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Post From ESI Money
Millionaire Interview #71 Part 1 of 2
June 22, 2018 By ESI
Here’s another interview with a millionaire as we seek to learn from those who have grown their wealth to high heights.
Recaps Note: When did they make their first million - how did they make it - how do they spend it and how do they maintain it? -- As you will see in these interviews some share more or elaborate more than others on their answers – We hope you find their stories interesting with insight and advice that you will use.
My questions are in italics and his responses follow in black. Let’s get started…
OVERVIEW
How old are you (and spouse if applicable, plus how long you’ve been married)?
I am 50 and my wife is 48. We’ve been married for 26 years.
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