The Blatt Watch
The Blatt Watch: A new perspective from adversity
By Peter Blatt, J.D., LL.M. I returned early last week from an amazing trip with my son, David, and the Boy Scouts of Troop 132. We hiked Yellowstone National Park…
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch: Palm Beach Gardens, Unemployment Rates, New Technology Jobs, and Selling in May
By Peter Blatt, J.D., LL.M. Early this morning as I was walking my golden retriever, Jack, I noticed the oddest of conversations. Some of my other dog walking neighbors, were…
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch: Politics and Personal Budgeting
By Peter Blatt, J.D., LL.M. Earlier this week, I was watching Bloomberg at about 5 AM, and a poll streamed across the board. The poll was in regards to safety…
Read MoreThe Blatt Watch: Freedoms We Take For Granted
By Peter Blatt, J.D., LL.M. A few days ago walking my dog Jack, I noticed a neighbor hanging an American flag. As I walked by and thought how nice that…
Read MoreHow 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…
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