Wealth, Health & Performance
Published by Corb7 International Inc.
“Here’s some ideas to protect yourself.” ——- The year-end holiday rush is officially here — and unfortunately, so is the spike in cyberattacks and scams targeting distracted shoppers. A few smart precautions can go a long way toward protecting yourself. In just a couple of decades, the internet has completely reshaped daily life. Things that […]
“A quick reflection as the holidays approach.” ——- Last weekend, I had the chance to make a quick trip back to my hometown of Pittsburgh. A good friend invited me in for a doubleheader of football — watching our alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh, take on Notre Dame on Saturday, followed by the Pittsburgh […]
“You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts.” ― Daniel Patrick Moynihan ——- Life is all about perspective At the time of this writing, we do not know the results of the various elections across the United States on Tuesday, November 4th. Such is the challenge of publishing […]
“Halloween is a perfect metaphor for business: creativity draws the crowd.” ——- Happy Halloween and Business is Booming! According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the 2025 Halloween spending estimate of $13.1 billion represents an increase of $1.5 billion over the 2024 estimate of $11.6 billion Once the domain of kids, it is now very, very big business! Are […]
“Here is what you need to know before you go.” ——- This week’s travel column (see below) comes from Brandon Ahearn, who brings a truly distinctive professional background as both an attorney and a CFA (Certified Financial Advisor). Born in the United States and now living in Switzerland, Brandon offers a perspective that is […]
“Stock market trends?” ——- Last week, I discussed how stock markets tend to behave in a non-election year here in the United States. Yet, no real look at seasonal patterns would be complete without revisiting some of the more dramatic October moments in history—moments that remind investors just how fragile confidence can be when […]
“Stock market trends?” ——- When you look at the stock market’s history, the final quarter of the year has often carried a modest but noticeable tailwind. Investors know Q4 as a period where sentiment tends to turn a bit more optimistic, supported by holiday spending, year-end portfolio positioning, and even something as simple as […]
“The asteroid that shook science.” ——- April 13, 2029 and all eyes will be on the heavens! Back in 2004, astronomers discovered a near-Earth asteroid that quickly made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Named Apophis – after the Egyptian serpent-god of chaos – it measured over 1,000 feet across and early calculations suggested […]
“Never Forget.” ——- Thursday marks twenty-four years since the attacks of September 11th. With time, it’s natural that the emotional intensity fades for many, yet this day remains one that forever changed the United States and the world. It reshaped history, policies, and even the way we live and travel. Several years ago, my wife and I […]
“Global trends & hidden gems.” ——- Welcome to this edition of our newsletter, where we take a look at an eclectic mix of subjects that caught our attention. From the serious to the lighthearted, it’s always our goal to bring you insights that inform and hopefully entertain. This week we examine the growing trend […]
