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Lodestar is the new buzzword for the year. It recently appeared in an anonymous New York Times Op-Ed article: “We may no longer have Senator McCain. But we will always have his example — a lodestar for restoring honor to public life and our national dialogue.”[1]

About twice a month I receive an invitation to a steak dinner at a local restaurant from two different investment firms. These firms are offering retirement planning seminars to make sure I don’t run out of money during my golden years. 

Saving money shouldn’t be difficult, but it is. Trying to find a few extra nickels to save at the end of each month is a challenge, but is it possible for you to find an extra $500?

Did you check the price of your home today? Did you get a text on your phone that your home appreciated 5%? Did the commentators on CNBC mention it on TV?

Zillow, and a few other real estate sites, let you check the price of your home daily. When the value rises, do you call your real estate agent to sell it? When it falls in price, do you panic?

The Washington Generals have been playing basketball since 1952. During their tenure they’ve won three games, one in each of the following years – 1954, 1958 and 1971.[1] Despite their lackluster output they repeatedly play in front of sold out crowds at over 450 events per year. Why? It’s because their primary opponent is the Harlem Globetrotters. 

The sound of a train whistle piercing the night sky conjures up images of distant lands and the rhythmic clickety-clack of the wheels on the track is therapeutic.  

On August 7, Elon Musk tweeted: “Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured.” His tweet caused a storm on Twitter and in the stock market. At the time of his tweet, Tesla shares were trading around $343 per share before soaring to $387.

Every now and then a small country seeps its way into our financial engine. A few years ago, it was Greece, today it’s Turkey. Turkey is in crisis with the Lira falling 30% and its stock market dropping 17%.[1] The Turkey ETF (TUR) is down 50% for the year and it is inflicting havoc on emerging markets despite accounting for less than 1% of the index.

The wolf was eradicated from Yellowstone during the 1930s. They weren’t protected in the national park because they’re predators and, as result, there were no wolves left to maintain order. At first, there was little change to the ecosystem, but over time it changed dramatically.

The 4 x 100 relay race is one of the most exciting spectacles in all sports. Four extremely fast human beings pass a baton with precision as they speed around the track. The current world record is held by Jamaica, anchored by Usain Bolt, with a blistering time of 36.84 seconds.