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Nearly every man who develops an idea works it up to the point where it looks impossible, and then he gets discouraged. That's not the place to become discouraged.
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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Rethinking: Traditional Brokerages
As individuals continue to react to the current economic climate and sort out their financial portfolios, one thing has become very clear: traditional investment ideas and practices are no longer driving our decisions. It’s time to rethink our strategies. Read More
Fed Extension
President Obama made a solid choice this week to reappoint current Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to a second four-year term. His initial four-year appointment by then-President Bush expires on January 31, 2010. Read More
Rethinking: Getting Started in Fixed Income
As the financial crisis continues, many investors are questioning where to put their money. Bonds typically have been thought of as a favorite for an older generation looking for more stable, less risky investments; however, in this economic climate, bonds, generally, have proven appealing across demographics. Read More
NSB to Assist with Resolution of Bank
Nevada State Bank announced 14 August 2009 that it will assist the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) by acting as Payout Agent in the resolution of Community Bank of Nevada, based in Las Vegas Read More
The Bucket Plan: Regain Control of Your Future
Many families have discovered that the assets they intended to use for important purposes — paying for the children’s college educations, funding retirement, buying a long-awaited vacation home — have been swallowed up by the financial crisis. They’re now having to make last-minute and often drastic adjustments to their plans. Read More
Rethinking: Much Ado About Munis
The debate over the reliability of municipal bonds (munis) continues to flood the media as several reporters claim the likelihood of these bonds defaulting due to rising state and local debt. On the other hand, some media outlets are claiming munis are still the most dependable investment available in today’s volatile economy. Read More
Coming Issues for the Fed
The President of the United States is typically viewed as the most powerful person on the planet. Surprisingly, the Chair of the Federal Reserve is typically viewed by many as the second most powerful.
Indeed, I would make the case that the Fed Chair, through his or her influence upon short-term interest rates has perhaps more influence on our day-to-day lives than does the President. Read More
National Bank of Arizona Helps Harness Phoenix Sun
National Bank of Arizona (NBA), SolarCity® and First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR) announced plans to build a 222 kilowatt (DC) solar installation in Phoenix, which will be the city’s second largest commercial solar installation to date. The project, comprising two carport-mounted solar systems, will be the first commercial solar installation in Phoenix to utilize Tempe-based First Solar’s advanced thin film modules. SolarCity’s Phoenix office expects to complete the installation later this summer.
“National Bank of Arizona’s solar systems will leverage Arizona technology, installed by Arizona workers to turn Arizona sunlight into electricity for an Arizona business,” said Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon. “This project is a great step toward a greener Phoenix and demonstrates our city’s potential as a leader in solar power generation.” Read More
