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Stock Market Behavior During an Election Year

“October is one of the peculiarly dangerous months to speculate in stocks. The others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August and February.” –  Mark Twain ——- In the United States we are now within one month of a major election.  The stock market’s behavior in the October before a U.S. presidential election […]

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Motivation + Discipline = Success!

by Toni Delos Santos 90% Mental 90percentmental.com “Discipline equals freedom” –  Jocko Willink  ——- Motivation is about finding the enthusiasm to do what you need to do to reach your goals. High level performers have what is known as intrinsic motivation. This is the desire to do something that has a higher purpose to the athlete, […]

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How to Turn Geopolitical Risk into Opportunity

Future proof your fortune.  by Basil Mohr Henley & Partners HenleyGlobal.com ——- In an increasingly complex world driven by political spectacles, social fissures, and economic uncertainties, having backup plans in place just makes good business sense. As American writer William Arthur Ward said, “The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; […]

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Are You Always Late?

“Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.”  William Shakespeare  by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette ——- If you are always late, does this indicate something negative about you? Are you careless, irresponsible, inconsiderate? Perhaps not in a general sense.  But something about the appointment you have, or the thing […]

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Renting a Property?

by Morayma MaKay Corporate Relocation Consultant & Coach Get-Ready-Set-Move   Here’s What You Need to Know.  ——- Signing a new lease agreement can be an exciting step in your move, but it’s also a critical moment to ensure you fully understand the terms of your rental contract. This is not one of those times you want to […]

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October Stock Market Crashes

A historic perspective.  ——- October can be tough on the stock market.  Known as the “October Effect,” it is the perception that stocks tend to decline during October.   It is considered by many to be an investor psychological hurdle rather than a statistic phenomenon.  In any case, it is something that can have real outcomes […]

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A $60 Home Gym Home Gym!

It works.  ——- Ever since the pandemic of 2020 hit there have been a lot of products marketed online to promote at home fitness.  Many of the better ones come with a huge price tag and some have fallen by the wayside. Although we are very skeptical about low cost fitness gadgets, I decided to drop […]

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Oktoberfest Beers

2024 festival ends this week.    ——- Oktoberfest is a German celebration that begins in late September and continues into the first week of October. The first Oktoberfest took place as part of the wedding reception for Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. It has since grown into a 16- to 18-day folk […]

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Plan an October Getaway

October 14th is a holiday in the US.  ——- Fans of fall know that few things can beat the crisp, sunny afternoons of October. The early days of the month bring with them comfortable temperatures and beautiful vistas. Summer’s heat and humidity often are things of the past, and time spent outdoors, whether raking leaves […]

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Enjoy the Leaves of Autumn 2024

Here are some ideas and a map to current foliage. ——- Millions of people each year look forward to the magnificent colors on display in autumn. Fall offers irreplaceable views, whether you’re atop a mountain ridge or thick in the folds of a forest. In addition, the crackle of leaves underfoot and the earthy smell […]

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