Anthony Isola

The Original Wolf Of Wall Street

How did our financial services industry become so exploitative and predatory? Blame the bankers. Move over, Jordan Belfort. Without the aid of Quaaludes, Charles Mitchell created the blueprint for modern-day miscreants. After being appointed president of the National Security bank in 1921, Mitchell unleashed the hounds. Mitchell formerly lorded over National City Company, the bank’s…

The Grabbing Hands Grab All They Can…..When Is My Retirement?

You don’t have to be a genius to build wealth. Avoiding doing stupid stuff is more important. Start making better decisions by reading this week’s terrific retirement links. Here’s a tremendous wealth-building equation. No Mercy/ No Malice How to choose the right Medicare plan. Wealth Management.com Should you sell your home now? A Wealth Of…

How Could I Have Been So Stupid???

I want to lose money in the stock market! – said no one ever. It’s impossible avoiding temporary losses. Avoiding the siren song of pundits is vital for long-term prosperity. President John F. Kennedy discovered the truth the hard way. This revelation helped him avoid nuclear armageddon. In 1961, a CIA-backed invasion of Cuba resulted in…

Monday’s Coming Like A Jail On Wheels…..When Is My Retirement?

Money is essential, but so are many other things. Your retirement plan should include much more than stocks and bonds. Read this week’s terrific links and learn more.   What’s the secret to a rich life? I Will Teach You To Be Rich Forgiveness should be a part of your retirement portfolio. John Hopkins How…

Welcome To The Terrordome

Interviewer: What’s your prediction for the fight? Clubber Lang: My Prediction? Interviewer: Yes, your prediction. Clubber Lang: Pain!   Tuning in to Markets in Turmoil is no better than gawking at car crashes. It messes with your mind and slows everyone else down. Expose yourself to your worst fears. The optimal way to defeat anxieties…

Another Season Passes By…..When Is My Retirement?

Ignoring external events is the key to happiness. Focus on what you can control. This includes reading this week’s terrific links. It’s perfectly normal for the market to go down sometimes. A Wealth Of Common Sense Your RMD withdrawals are changing this year. CNBC Some tips on how grandparents can help with college funding. FinancialPlanning…

Ten Facts Colleges Don’t Want You To Know About Admissions

The college admissions process is a meat grinder. The lack of transparency in pricing is borderline criminal. Imagine making a family purchase second only to your home with little or no information on the final cost? School guidance counselors aren’t required to take any courses on paying for college. The Certified Financial planner curriculum contains…

Retirement Is A Bittersweet Symphony

“The bittersweet side of appreciating life’s most precious moments is the unbearable awareness that those moments are passing.” Marc Parent Retirement is a colossal bittersweet symphony. Milestones are a fire hose of conflicting emotions. Like the late great Amy Winehouse’s honey crack voice, sweet like honey but on the verge of cracking, the end of accomplishment…

Everyday It’s Just The Same…..When Is My Retirement?

Scarcity is a mindset. Don’t limit yourself and your retirement plan with artificial constraints. Break out of your comfort zone by reading this week’s terrific links.   Here’s the best retirement investment. Prime Cuts Chill out in your retirement. Wired Five reasons to take social security early. Forbes Follow these tips when booking your flights….

Few Things Are As Dull As Greed

If a person bragging about market conquests is the Life of the party, find a new party. Financial small talk is ponderous. Exercising on a hedonic treadmill gets you nowhere fast. Healthy movement increases energy. Chasing the Joneses depletes it. Focusing too much on possessions, portfolios, and the like obliterate zest. How do we reinvigorate…