Posts by Peter Blatt
How concerned should investors be about the Coronavirus?
Two weeks ago, I broke my right foot. It was the first time I have ever broken a bone. There is a good story about how I broke my foot,…
Read MoreUnderstanding the newest Tax Act from Congress
It seems that every year Congress gives us an impossible task. I am not talking about politics. I am talking about the newest tax law changes that will become effective…
Read MoreHiking and Preparing allows a better understanding in achieving goals.
Last Week, my 16-year old son, David and I went for a long hike to prepare for our next Boy Scout camping trip. During the weekend of December 14th, we…
Read MoreDid the Trump Tax Act Stop the Top 5% from Giving the Charity?
Last week on Sunday, my 16 year old son, David, spent four hours studying World History, Chinese and Math. He has three exams on Monday. While watching him study, I…
Read MoreTrump and Financial planning in Palm Beach Gardens Florida
After Hurricane Dorian left us and proceeded north, I asked my younger son David, to help me return the outdoor furniture we stored in our garage to the backyard. In…
Read MoreForcing Mechanism Makes Couples Have Better Communication
I was sitting with married clients last week where one spouse bought a property without first fully discussing it with the other spouse. As I was processing this information, I…
Read MoreDepending on the Federal Reserve to improve the stock market, is like circling the Arc de Triomphe.
On our recent family vacation, we rented a car in Paris to drive to Normandy. To get to the French countryside, we had to drive through the center of Paris.…
Read MoreHot Times Mean Earlier Walks
Early warning signs of running out of money in retirement. Last Week, I went for a walk in the morning with my wife Gina. This is part of our commitment…
Read MoreHiking Myakka River State Park Clears Your Head and Reminds Us That the Majority Can Be Wrong
This past week, I hiked and backpacked with a bunch of Boy Scouts and another Assistant Scout Master thru the Myakka River State Park. My younger son David, was one…
Read MoreSummer is Here
As I was walking my 3 year old golden retriever Jack this morning, one of my neighbors ran after me. He was very excited to see us and wanted to…
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