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13 Apr 2018 Rocky Road – Smoother Ride

Posted at 12:37h in The Friday Brief by Sam Bass Jr.

On January 26th, markets abruptly exited the smooth freeway we had grown so accustomed to for a rocky cross-country romp that may continue for some time. The uncertainty of trade wars, Federal Reserve interest rate tightening, and possible inflation have replaced the confidence of tax...

06 Apr 2018 Why Market Declines Are Met With Market Rallies

Posted at 11:49h in The Friday Brief by Sam Bass Jr.

Market volatility of late concerns more than tweets, who delivers your packages, and risks of trade wars. While the President's comments via Twitter and from the podium have added to market uncertainty, the week's economic data is rather quietly (as far as the media is...

16 Mar 2018 Are You Driving or Riding?

Posted at 15:46h in The Friday Brief by Sam Bass Jr.

You have brains in your head and feet in your shoes You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own and you know what you know And you are the one who’ll decide where to go. Dr. Seuss Sometimes the day...

09 Mar 2018 Five Minutes to Dream Your Life

Posted at 11:10h in The Friday Brief by Sam Bass Jr.

Here's a five-minute exercise that just might, if you participate, change your life. Write down at least three things you feel you must do at this stage in your life . . . Now write down at least three enjoyable things you would do more of if...