Posts by Peter Blatt
The Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: Comparing Acts of God & Acts of Government Malice to Investment Habits
From the desk of Peter Blatt There are two main themes running through the news this month. The first theme is terrible tornado’s destroying different parts of our country. I…
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: How to choose the right financial planner in West Palm Beach or Palm Beach Gardens
From the desk of Peter Blatt When my grandmother passed away a year ago, my mother asked me how do I choose the right financial planner to help me with…
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: Retirement Plans: Warning: Federal Estate Tax Rules are Changing Again
From the desk of Peter Blatt May 10, 2013 How are your retirement plans? The Permanent Reduction of Federal Estate Taxes is No Longer Permanent! This is also known as…
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: The Government Has Found Another Way to Hurt Small Business Owners
When President Obama released his budget earlier this month, it sent shock waves across both isles. But the biggest surprise? Your retirement savings are capped.
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: Lessons of Mutual Funds vs ETFs
In this article, Peter explains the defining differences between mutual funds and their low-cost, liquid cousins, ETFs.
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: Can You Raise My Debt Limit?
In this week’s Blatt Watch, Peter shares with readers a funny yet frightening video of a guy who tries to get his bank to extend his personal credit line – despite already owing roughly seven times what he earns!
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: The New Face of Bureaucracy
Does your brokerage house have you jumping through hoops? Don’t. You’ll end up with a 6-cent check!
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: Compartmentalizing the Risk and Worry of Your Investments
Do you set aside time each day to worry? Some researchers think you should, and Peter thinks it’s good for your investment portfolio.
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: Cooking and retirement planning – it’s all about the end goal
How in the world is retirement planning in 2013 like cooking? Peter came up with the analogy this week, and it’s quite good.
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch by Peter Blatt: A Supreme Court Justice Shows Us How The World Works
Peter lays out some striking points about how the media covers the most mundane news – most notably, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas news this week that he spoke.
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