Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? Me neither. Over the years, I've the found that the hardest - and most delightful - people to buy for are kids. The toys, games and gifts that we get them represent much more than simply a nice little trinket of affection. They're symbols of … Continue reading Star Wars, Holiday Toys and The Magic of How Kids Play
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Seeking Solutions in an Age of Division, Despair and Donald Trump
Take a look at this slide. It’s all about hope and building a better future. The 7 P’s were for podcasters who gathered recently at Podcast Movement, an annual industry conference held in Texas. As I've written before, the event was a rally: a celebration of what we do in podcasting. The message was … Continue reading Seeking Solutions in an Age of Division, Despair and Donald Trump
Smiley Face for a Troubled Economy: Why Housing Helps Build The Case
(Photo Credit: Michael Dwyer/AP Photo) from my abcnews,com money blog Happy days are here again for housing … sort of. After more than a decade of boom and bust, a vital part of the U.S. economy may be finally returning to normal. That could be very good news for growth. Signs of stability include … Continue reading Smiley Face for a Troubled Economy: Why Housing Helps Build The Case
My 2014 Economic Forecast: More Improvement, but Flat Living Standards
Carlo Allegri/Reuters Photo This may be a happy new year for the US economy with growth accelerating in 2014. A better jobs market, lower unemployment, gains for manufacturers and more improvement for housing are all in the cards. Stock market averages begin 2014 at record highs. The broad-based S&P 500 – the benchmark for many … Continue reading My 2014 Economic Forecast: More Improvement, but Flat Living Standards
Why This May Be a Change My Mind Economy
(Photo Credit: Richard Drew/AP Photo) When will consumers change their minds about the economy? While the stock market had a stellar year, home prices rose at the strongest rate since 2005 and auto sales hit post-recession highs, many Americans believe the United States is still in a recession. Only 19 percent of those polled said … Continue reading Why This May Be a Change My Mind Economy
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