by lindapowell | Oct 13, 2016 | Articles, Kristin's Chronicles
I’d love to see the hit musical Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton is such an interesting character. He was born in the Caribbean out of wedlock, became an orphan, wasn’t known for getting along with others (see duel with Aaron Burr), and yet he had a huge influence on the...
by lindapowell | Oct 5, 2016 | Articles, In The News
The bank’s fake accounts come to light Since the start of this decade, Wells Fargo employees have created millions of fake bank and credit card accounts to meet their sales goals. While those deemed at fault are being punished, the question is whether the consequences...
by lindapowell | Oct 5, 2016 | Articles, Economic Updates
October 2016 THE MONTH IN BRIEF Investors had plenty of news to absorb in September: the latest monetary policy statement from the Federal Reserve, the Wells Fargo fiasco and the crisis involving Deutsche Bank, and a major deal forged between OPEC member...
by lindapowell | Sep 26, 2016 | Articles, did you know, In The News
Before you make any extra mortgage payments, consider some factors. Should you own your home free and clear before you retire? At first glance, the answer would seem to be “absolutely, if at all possible.” Retiring with less debt … isn’t that a good thing? Why...