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Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 0:02 Well, this will be the last public episode of Connecting Dots. It's been an awful lot of fun as well as a tremendous learning experience. When it comes to podcasting, well on a regular basis we've been doing Connecting Dots. But you see, it's not really ending. Instead of Connecting Dots will be limited to clients of Fixed Cost Financial. If you're interested in learning more about what we're doing, you can take a look at the show notes where we will explain exactly what's going on with Connecting Dot. Now, with that said, here's a brief summary. Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 0:38 We examined and experimented with over 160 episodes, different ways to provide information to you and then of course of doing that we discovered that, well, some people like short other people like it long so in other words, short episodes versus long deep dives and everything in between. We took a lot of time to discuss with a wide variety of people what it is that they like and didn't like our conclusion was really simple. The overwhelming majority of those who listen to podcast like it short, sweet and to the point, and so we had to make a decision as to who is our audience and how are we going to deal with the audience. We came to a simple conclusion that most people need to have us help them in the Minting of Millionaire Mindsets as their priority and goal in life. Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 1:33 Minting Millionaire Mindsets is something that I have talked about and developed over the course of 30 years. And so I decided I'm going to share it now with everyone. Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 1:46 I can tell you without any doubt or hesitation that if you have the right mindset, you can achieve a whole lot more in life than if you have some other type of mindset, and again, it always comes down to a mindset. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for people to get their act together and to understand how important it is to stay focused and centered on yourself and to understand what we call the five components of wealth. And what we have here is important. And I can tell you, it has worked for me and it will work for you. Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 2:25 Now, if you're a client of ours, I encourage you to listen to this again Minting Millionaire Mindsets. And as a client, you're going to enjoy the exclusive benefits of Connecting Dot. Now because you're a client, you already have more than likely achieved the Minting of Millionaire Mindsets. And you'll notice that we use the word mindsets as a plural rather than as a singular because Minting Millionaire Mindsetds is multifaceted. Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 2:57 For example, you know, we've talked a lot about physical illness and people who have no intellectual capability but the world centers on the mindset. You can be physically challenged, you can be intellectually challenged. But if you have mentored a millionaire mindset, you're going to achieve a whole lot more than those who are physically gifted and intellectually gifted. Now the key components of wealth are in the order of importance, physical, emotional, intellectual, relationships, and financial and you'll notice that the very end is financial. The most important component for most people is the one that is least important to most people again, physical wealth trumps everything. And if you're feeling physically wealthy, and you're overwhelmed by the controlling forces out there that you feel like you don't have control over always remember you control the overwhelming majority of your wealth. Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 3:56 Now look, I get it. There are some people who are challenged at birth, there are victims of accidents, illnesses, acts of violence. But generally speaking, most people are in lousy shape because they didn't stay in shape. It's your own fault. They didn't stay in shape because they didn't Mint a Millionaire Mindset. When it comes to physical wealth, all the money in the world is not going to keep you from dying. And if you live this lifestyle, like so many do, where one doesn't do anything, well, it's pretty tough. We're going to be tough on you, but because I don't know you we're having this conversation and you're listening. If you got upset by that you've got a real problem. But I do know one thing is absolutely true. This is going to be the most powerful, impactful thing on a lot of people's lives, not Connecting Dots, that's the refinement is like taking that diamond and polishing it and cutting it into a just a beautiful marquee cut, but for now, here's the thing. It's Minting Millionaire Mindsets. Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 4:55 In the last three to four years, I have spent a tremendous amount of time reacquainting myself with men and women from border-to-border, coast-to-coast, and all walks of life, background income, race, sex, national origin, occupation didn't make any difference. And I can tell you those who have Minted their Millionaire Mindsets, well, they make it and those who don't, don't. Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 5:18 So Connecting Dots has been an absolute ball. But there's no doubt that we had a lot of fun doing it. And we're going to continue but it's over the head of most people, don't get upset with that. Because if you get upset with that you lack emotional maturity to get ahead and Connecting Dots is designed to challenge and really get into some hardcore issues that you got to deal with first things first, which is Minting Millionaire Mindsets. Again, we're going to restrict Connecting Dots predominantly to clients. And now with that said, once a month we'll share what we're talking about connecting dots with non-clients. There'll be a summary and you can kind of see what goes on. Now what we will not do, however, share an entire episode or segments rather, what we'll do is we'll review the highlight and concepts we talked about. And frankly, it'll be a teaser for you to become a client. Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 6:08 So if you want to become a client, what do you do is go to FixedCostFinancial.com and follow the instructions and the way we do it, it's better because it's simple and works. Because when you have a true fiduciary in your corner that's affordable, accessible and transparent, you've got a winning combination. If you're actually in the game, and you're ready to step up and your view of yourself, yourself as a lifestyle where business is a lifestyle. Well, if you've got that mindset, and you found a home here at Fixed Cost Financial and Minting Millionaire Mindsets is ideal for those want to achieve and retain their status in life. And when you listen to upcoming Connecting Dots, the deep dives that we're going to go into you're going to say well, I'll be darned. How about that. So with that, continue with us with Connecting Dots. It's simple if you're a client. And the way we do it, it's better because it's simple and works full transparency, full accessibility and affordability. But regardless, you've got to have and continue to do what we call Minting Millionaire Mindsets. Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF 7:18 So thank you for joining us for over 160 episodes. I look forward to you joining us as a prospective or actual client as we continue this journey. We're going to make a detour now we're going to start rolling out Minting Millionaire Mindsets, the 3M podcasts are here, and it doesn't get any better than this.
Show Notes 1. Take responsibility2. Do what you like3. Do what you're good at4. Do what you are profitable at5. Do what you can control6. Do what's right for you, stop conforming and being a lemming7. Don't let propaganda and fake main-stream media news think for you, think for yourself8. Embrace creativity and those who are willing to take a chance.9. Stop thinking small regardless of how large or small you live. Thinking is limitless and one year's experience for 50 years is not the same as 50 years of experience packed into five to ten years10. Stop wasting time following others. 11. Destroy the FOMO in your life. 12. Engage physically with strength, endurance, and flexibility training, with natural nutrition and hydration, and everything in moderation.13. Power up your emotional wealth by knowing when to react, how to react, and having patience. 14. Fire up your intellectual wealth with a breadth of knowledge, depth of knowledge, and old fashion common sense. 15. Focus on partners, associates, and business acquaintances for improved financial wealth. 16. Then there are those who you call friends. Friends and business do not mix well. 17. It is easy to say buy low and sell high, but most buy high and sell low.18. The same goofy views take place when you want professionals to be your friend; it does not work.19. Professionals know and understand you, but they do not cross the line. 20. Professionals remain true fiduciaries, regardless of the situation. We believe in and abide by true fiduciary-based principles, and do what we do, day in and day out.Segment 1 Links: https://www.wsj.com/articles/tesla-targets-u-s-auto-makers-profit-engine-with-electric-pickup-11574341200?mod=hp_lead_pos4 https://rivian.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTGn76YljUM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOF56Q5hdG4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llu-ckEe5cQSegment 2 Links: https://nosidebar.com/limiting-social-media/ https://hbr.org/2016/09/dont-waste-your-time-on-networking-eventsSegment 3 Links: https://www.profgalloway.com/time-machines-species-failure/ https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/05/technology/facebook-emails-privacy-data.htmlSegment 5 Links: https://www.libertymutualgroup.com/about-lm/news/news-release-archive/articles/new-study-finds-teens-fear-of-missing-out-is-proving-to-be-dangerous https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/tips-get-over-your-fomo-or-fear-missing-out https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/02/smartphonehttps://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/07/the-dangers-of-distracted-parenting/561752/ https://www.mother.ly/parenting/12-tips-to-help-you-put-your-phone-away-in-front-of-your-kid https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/feeling-like-the-smartphone-has-taken-over-your-childs-life-experts-talk-about-how-to-regain-control/2019/08/21/f3c7655a-a260-11e9-b8c8-75dae2607e60_story.html https://www.healthcentral.com/article/fear-of-missing-out-fomo-leads-to-depressionSegment 8 Links: https://puttylike.com/small-talk/ https://runyourown.social/#license Segment 9 Links: linkedin.com/in/randycalabrese https://www.boltongroup.comSegment 10 Links: https://www.isabellestephenson.com Call: (732) 331-2246 isabellestephensoncoach@gmail.com https://www.isabellestephenson.com/blogThe FCF Newsletter – Sign Up Now The email you will receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest. In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information. No Easy Money Making, spending, saving, investing, this money stuff isn't easy. No kidding. We know it, understand it, and get it. The bottom line is this, if you are not financially independent, then you need to do one or a combination of three things: make more, spend less, adjust your expectations, Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. For every 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. We are a true fiduciary-based investment advisor and that makes us a very rare breed. If you are a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and is not. 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Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:19 Financial Planner or Advisor - The lack of trust from a lack of consistent definition between the word planner and advisor. 00:04:14 Laser Sword versus the Drone - A simple low-power and inexpensive presentation tool is taking on the man in the sky. 00:06:36 Boss, Can you chip into my Go Fund - More employers are offering to help pay off student debt. Here's an interesting take to secure longer-term employment. 00:10:00 Slowing Down Will Kill You - Physical wealth is the most important component of the five components of wealth that we've created. Slowing down physically will kill you. Don't slow down. 00:15:47 Overnight Riches & Next Day Poorhouses - 2020 is right around the corner and the get rich scams are starting their blow out advertising to lure the weak-minded into attending the next and greatest get rich seminar. Hogwash remains hogwash. 00:18:13 The Long-Term Rip Off By Way of Insurance - Listen to what Paul Truesdell has to say about long-term care insurance. This is the man who called it decades ago, especially with Penn Treaty. 00:24:02 Agriculture. Weather, and Morals - The weather can and does cause issues with farmers. Are we looking at a natural disaster? Not likely but tough times could be ahead. It's natural, not man-made. 00:57:39 Connecting Dots Ending 00:58:39 After Show Discussion 01:01:36 Money Lessons from Woodstock 1969, 1994, and 2019 Additional Show notes can be found at DOTS.fm Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top Concern In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information. This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Today's Podcaster: Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEODisclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
November 13, 2019, Introduction and Disclaimer 00:00 Traffic Congestion and Time for Money Management and Learning 02:21 November S&P Case-Shiller National Home Price Index 05:12 Aramco Going Public, Not Interested 06:59 Chicken Little, the Talking Head for CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC on the US-China Trade War 08:03 Home Depot and the Private Fixed residential Investment Index 10:07 The Harvard leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity Index 15:24 Facebook and Twitter Contribute to the Growth in Networking 18:39 Sniffing Dirt at Starbucks with Apple Cores 24:18 Life Coaching and Isabelle Stephenson 28:23 Google, Facebook, Your Auto Repair Shop, and Lawn Care Guy is now in the Lending and Credit Business 32:50 Connecting Dots Ending 37:23 Bonus - Seeking Fiduciary-Based Accountant Planner 38.25 Links of InterestDOTS.fmWestshore Alliance - Tampa, Florida LinkedIn Local TampaNetwork After WorkBay 3Armature WorksCentre ClubTruesdell LawMyCity Co-Working Bull Horn Communications - LinkedInTodd Hall ID Shield - LinkedInNews Links of Interest"A recent Coldwell Banker report estimated that millennials stand to inherit almost $68 trillion in assets from their baby boomer parents in what's being called the “Great Wealth Transfer.” This will be one of the items we will discuss in the next Connecting Dots. The next Connecting Dots episode, this will be one of the items we will discuss. Black student loan borrowers are more likely to struggle to repay their debts — here's why - This will be one of the items we will discuss in the next Connecting Dots.It's important to teach the value of money early on - This will be one of the items we will discuss in the next Connecting Dots.Saudi Aramco to offer $1bn in shares to staff - This will be one of the items we will discuss in the next Connecting Dots.Grey market: Dubai dealers call for crackdown on cheaper cars entering the UAE - This will be one of the items we will discuss in the next Connecting Dots.DisclaimerConnecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top Concern In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information. Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots Podcast The email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest. Our Writing Style We strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information. This Money Stuff Isn't Easy No kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are. Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Boeing and its subcontractors have relied on temporary workers making as little as $9 an hour to develop and test software, often from countries lacking a deep background in aerospace. Nuts? Damn right it's nuts. And where are many of these people coming from? India. Boeing's 737 Max Software Outsourced to $9-an-Hour EngineersAn anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg Hacker News Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top Concern In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information. Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots Podcast The email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest. Our Writing Style We strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information. This Money Stuff Isn't Easy No kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are. Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top Concern In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information. Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots Podcast The email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest. Our Writing Style We strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information. This Money Stuff Isn't Easy No kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are. Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed. Show Notes If you haven't heard about hydrogen and fuel cells before, then listen up. These technologies are bursting on to the scene and have the potential to solve some of the biggest problems in energy ranging from commercial buildings to transportation. And, while most people are more familiar with solar, wind and battery power, keep your eye on these up-and-coming technologies that could add to our nation's diverse energy mix. Here are five things to know about hydrogen and fuel cells. 1. Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Hydrogen is an alternative fuel that has very high energy content by weight. It's locked up in enormous quantities in water, hydrocarbons, and other organic matter. Hydrogen can be produced from diverse, domestic resources including fossil fuels, biomass, and water electrolysis with wind, solar, or grid electricity. The environmental impact and energy efficiency of hydrogen depends on how it is produced. 2. Fuel cells can be used to power several applications. Hydrogen and fuel cells can be used in a broad range of applications. These range from powering buildings, cars, trucks, to portable electronic devices and backup power systems. Because fuel cells can be grid-independent, they're also an attractive option for critical load functions such as data centers, telecommunications towers, hospitals, emergency response systems, and even military applications for national defense. 3. Fuel cells are a clean way to produce power. Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they produce electricity without combustion or emissions. Unlike batteries, fuel cells do not run down or need to recharge—as long as there's a constant source of fuel and oxygen. Compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, fuel cell vehicles can even reduce carbon dioxide by up to half if the hydrogen is produced by natural gas and by 90%, if the hydrogen is produced by renewable energy, such as wind and solar. There are also no pollutants emitted from the tailpipe—just water! 4. Fuel cell cars are very similar to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Similar to today's gasoline vehicles, fuel cell electric cars can have a driving range of more than 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen fuel. They can refuel in just a few minutes and the fueling experience is almost identical to a gas station. Since the “engine” (i.e., fuel cell) has no moving parts, you'll never need to change the oil. But because a fuel cell is more than twice as efficient as an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell car travels farther on that tank of hydrogen than a traditional car would on gasoline. This means you only need about half the amount of hydrogen, with double the fuel economy. 5. There are more than 30 commercial hydrogen stations in California today. More than 30 public retail hydrogen fueling stations are online in California, with plans to install 100. There are also several stations ready to open up in the Northeast. With careful planning, the focus has been to add hydrogen mostly at existing gasoline stations. These efforts are giving early fuel cell car adopters' confidence that they can drive normally and have access to hydrogen wherever they go within these regions. Efforts are also underway in Hawaii, with other markets expected to develop as consumer demand increases.
Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top Concern In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information. Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots Podcast The email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest. Our Writing Style We strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information. This Money Stuff Isn't Easy No kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are. Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed. Show Notes If you haven't heard about hydrogen and fuel cells before, then listen up. These technologies are bursting on to the scene and have the potential to solve some of the biggest problems in energy ranging from commercial buildings to transportation. And, while most people are more familiar with solar, wind and battery power, keep your eye on these up-and-coming technologies that could add to our nation's diverse energy mix. Here are five things to know about hydrogen and fuel cells. 1. Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Hydrogen is an alternative fuel that has very high energy content by weight. It's locked up in enormous quantities in water, hydrocarbons, and other organic matter. Hydrogen can be produced from diverse, domestic resources including fossil fuels, biomass, and water electrolysis with wind, solar, or grid electricity. The environmental impact and energy efficiency of hydrogen depends on how it is produced. 2. Fuel cells can be used to power several applications. Hydrogen and fuel cells can be used in a broad range of applications. These range from powering buildings, cars, trucks, to portable electronic devices and backup power systems. Because fuel cells can be grid-independent, they're also an attractive option for critical load functions such as data centers, telecommunications towers, hospitals, emergency response systems, and even military applications for national defense. 3. Fuel cells are a clean way to produce power. Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they produce electricity without combustion or emissions. Unlike batteries, fuel cells do not run down or need to recharge—as long as there's a constant source of fuel and oxygen. Compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, fuel cell vehicles can even reduce carbon dioxide by up to half if the hydrogen is produced by natural gas and by 90%, if the hydrogen is produced by renewable energy, such as wind and solar. There are also no pollutants emitted from the tailpipe—just water! 4. Fuel cell cars are very similar to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Similar to today's gasoline vehicles, fuel cell electric cars can have a driving range of more than 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen fuel. They can refuel in just a few minutes and the fueling experience is almost identical to a gas station. Since the “engine” (i.e., fuel cell) has no moving parts, you'll never need to change the oil. But because a fuel cell is more than twice as efficient as an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell car travels farther on that tank of hydrogen than a traditional car would on gasoline. This means you only need about half the amount of hydrogen, with double the fuel economy. 5. There are more than 30 commercial hydrogen stations in California today. More than 30 public retail hydrogen fueling stations are online in California, with plans to install 100. There are also several stations ready to open up in the Northeast. With careful planning, the focus has been to add hydrogen mostly at existing gasoline stations. These efforts are giving early fuel cell car adopters' confidence that they can drive normally and have access to hydrogen wherever they go within these regions. Efforts are also underway in Hawaii, with other markets expected to develop as consumer demand increases.
Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top Concern In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information. Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots Podcast The email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest. Our Writing Style We strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information. This Money Stuff Isn't Easy No kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are. Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed. Show Notes If you haven't heard about hydrogen and fuel cells before, then listen up. These technologies are bursting on to the scene and have the potential to solve some of the biggest problems in energy ranging from commercial buildings to transportation. And, while most people are more familiar with solar, wind and battery power, keep your eye on these up-and-coming technologies that could add to our nation's diverse energy mix. Here are five things to know about hydrogen and fuel cells. 1. Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Hydrogen is an alternative fuel that has very high energy content by weight. It's locked up in enormous quantities in water, hydrocarbons, and other organic matter. Hydrogen can be produced from diverse, domestic resources including fossil fuels, biomass, and water electrolysis with wind, solar, or grid electricity. The environmental impact and energy efficiency of hydrogen depends on how it is produced. 2. Fuel cells can be used to power several applications. Hydrogen and fuel cells can be used in a broad range of applications. These range from powering buildings, cars, trucks, to portable electronic devices and backup power systems. Because fuel cells can be grid-independent, they're also an attractive option for critical load functions such as data centers, telecommunications towers, hospitals, emergency response systems, and even military applications for national defense. 3. Fuel cells are a clean way to produce power. Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they produce electricity without combustion or emissions. Unlike batteries, fuel cells do not run down or need to recharge—as long as there's a constant source of fuel and oxygen. Compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, fuel cell vehicles can even reduce carbon dioxide by up to half if the hydrogen is produced by natural gas and by 90%, if the hydrogen is produced by renewable energy, such as wind and solar. There are also no pollutants emitted from the tailpipe—just water! 4. Fuel cell cars are very similar to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Similar to today's gasoline vehicles, fuel cell electric cars can have a driving range of more than 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen fuel. They can refuel in just a few minutes and the fueling experience is almost identical to a gas station. Since the “engine” (i.e., fuel cell) has no moving parts, you'll never need to change the oil. But because a fuel cell is more than twice as efficient as an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell car travels farther on that tank of hydrogen than a traditional car would on gasoline. This means you only need about half the amount of hydrogen, with double the fuel economy. 5. There are more than 30 commercial hydrogen stations in California today. More than 30 public retail hydrogen fueling stations are online in California, with plans to install 100. There are also several stations ready to open up in the Northeast. With careful planning, the focus has been to add hydrogen mostly at existing gasoline stations. These efforts are giving early fuel cell car adopters' confidence that they can drive normally and have access to hydrogen wherever they go within these regions. Efforts are also underway in Hawaii, with other markets expected to develop as consumer demand increases.
Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top Concern In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information. Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots Podcast The email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest. Our Writing Style We strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information. This Money Stuff Isn't Easy No kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are. Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed. Show Notes If you haven't heard about hydrogen and fuel cells before, then listen up. These technologies are bursting on to the scene and have the potential to solve some of the biggest problems in energy ranging from commercial buildings to transportation. And, while most people are more familiar with solar, wind and battery power, keep your eye on these up-and-coming technologies that could add to our nation's diverse energy mix. Here are five things to know about hydrogen and fuel cells. 1. Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Hydrogen is an alternative fuel that has very high energy content by weight. It's locked up in enormous quantities in water, hydrocarbons, and other organic matter. Hydrogen can be produced from diverse, domestic resources including fossil fuels, biomass, and water electrolysis with wind, solar, or grid electricity. The environmental impact and energy efficiency of hydrogen depends on how it is produced. 2. Fuel cells can be used to power several applications. Hydrogen and fuel cells can be used in a broad range of applications. These range from powering buildings, cars, trucks, to portable electronic devices and backup power systems. Because fuel cells can be grid-independent, they're also an attractive option for critical load functions such as data centers, telecommunications towers, hospitals, emergency response systems, and even military applications for national defense. 3. Fuel cells are a clean way to produce power. Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they produce electricity without combustion or emissions. Unlike batteries, fuel cells do not run down or need to recharge—as long as there's a constant source of fuel and oxygen. Compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, fuel cell vehicles can even reduce carbon dioxide by up to half if the hydrogen is produced by natural gas and by 90%, if the hydrogen is produced by renewable energy, such as wind and solar. There are also no pollutants emitted from the tailpipe—just water! 4. Fuel cell cars are very similar to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Similar to today's gasoline vehicles, fuel cell electric cars can have a driving range of more than 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen fuel. They can refuel in just a few minutes and the fueling experience is almost identical to a gas station. Since the “engine” (i.e., fuel cell) has no moving parts, you'll never need to change the oil. But because a fuel cell is more than twice as efficient as an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell car travels farther on that tank of hydrogen than a traditional car would on gasoline. This means you only need about half the amount of hydrogen, with double the fuel economy. 5. There are more than 30 commercial hydrogen stations in California today. More than 30 public retail hydrogen fueling stations are online in California, with plans to install 100. There are also several stations ready to open up in the Northeast. With careful planning, the focus has been to add hydrogen mostly at existing gasoline stations. These efforts are giving early fuel cell car adopters' confidence that they can drive normally and have access to hydrogen wherever they go within these regions. Efforts are also underway in Hawaii, with other markets expected to develop as consumer demand increases.
Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top Concern In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information. Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots Podcast The email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest. Our Writing Style We strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information. This Money Stuff Isn't Easy No kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are. Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed. Show Notes If you haven't heard about hydrogen and fuel cells before, then listen up. These technologies are bursting on to the scene and have the potential to solve some of the biggest problems in energy ranging from commercial buildings to transportation. And, while most people are more familiar with solar, wind and battery power, keep your eye on these up-and-coming technologies that could add to our nation's diverse energy mix. Here are five things to know about hydrogen and fuel cells. 1. Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Hydrogen is an alternative fuel that has very high energy content by weight. It's locked up in enormous quantities in water, hydrocarbons, and other organic matter. Hydrogen can be produced from diverse, domestic resources including fossil fuels, biomass, and water electrolysis with wind, solar, or grid electricity. The environmental impact and energy efficiency of hydrogen depends on how it is produced. 2. Fuel cells can be used to power several applications. Hydrogen and fuel cells can be used in a broad range of applications. These range from powering buildings, cars, trucks, to portable electronic devices and backup power systems. Because fuel cells can be grid-independent, they're also an attractive option for critical load functions such as data centers, telecommunications towers, hospitals, emergency response systems, and even military applications for national defense. 3. Fuel cells are a clean way to produce power. Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they produce electricity without combustion or emissions. Unlike batteries, fuel cells do not run down or need to recharge—as long as there's a constant source of fuel and oxygen. Compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, fuel cell vehicles can even reduce carbon dioxide by up to half if the hydrogen is produced by natural gas and by 90%, if the hydrogen is produced by renewable energy, such as wind and solar. There are also no pollutants emitted from the tailpipe—just water! 4. Fuel cell cars are very similar to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Similar to today's gasoline vehicles, fuel cell electric cars can have a driving range of more than 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen fuel. They can refuel in just a few minutes and the fueling experience is almost identical to a gas station. Since the “engine” (i.e., fuel cell) has no moving parts, you'll never need to change the oil. But because a fuel cell is more than twice as efficient as an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell car travels farther on that tank of hydrogen than a traditional car would on gasoline. This means you only need about half the amount of hydrogen, with double the fuel economy. 5. There are more than 30 commercial hydrogen stations in California today. More than 30 public retail hydrogen fueling stations are online in California, with plans to install 100. There are also several stations ready to open up in the Northeast. With careful planning, the focus has been to add hydrogen mostly at existing gasoline stations. These efforts are giving early fuel cell car adopters' confidence that they can drive normally and have access to hydrogen wherever they go within these regions. Efforts are also underway in Hawaii, with other markets expected to develop as consumer demand increases.
Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top Concern In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information. Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots Podcast The email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest. Our Writing Style We strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information. This Money Stuff Isn't Easy No kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are. Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed. Show Notes If you haven't heard about hydrogen and fuel cells before, then listen up. These technologies are bursting on to the scene and have the potential to solve some of the biggest problems in energy ranging from commercial buildings to transportation. And, while most people are more familiar with solar, wind and battery power, keep your eye on these up-and-coming technologies that could add to our nation's diverse energy mix. Here are five things to know about hydrogen and fuel cells. 1. Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Hydrogen is an alternative fuel that has very high energy content by weight. It's locked up in enormous quantities in water, hydrocarbons, and other organic matter. Hydrogen can be produced from diverse, domestic resources including fossil fuels, biomass, and water electrolysis with wind, solar, or grid electricity. The environmental impact and energy efficiency of hydrogen depends on how it is produced. 2. Fuel cells can be used to power several applications. Hydrogen and fuel cells can be used in a broad range of applications. These range from powering buildings, cars, trucks, to portable electronic devices and backup power systems. Because fuel cells can be grid-independent, they're also an attractive option for critical load functions such as data centers, telecommunications towers, hospitals, emergency response systems, and even military applications for national defense. 3. Fuel cells are a clean way to produce power. Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they produce electricity without combustion or emissions. Unlike batteries, fuel cells do not run down or need to recharge—as long as there's a constant source of fuel and oxygen. Compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, fuel cell vehicles can even reduce carbon dioxide by up to half if the hydrogen is produced by natural gas and by 90%, if the hydrogen is produced by renewable energy, such as wind and solar. There are also no pollutants emitted from the tailpipe—just water! 4. Fuel cell cars are very similar to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Similar to today's gasoline vehicles, fuel cell electric cars can have a driving range of more than 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen fuel. They can refuel in just a few minutes and the fueling experience is almost identical to a gas station. Since the “engine” (i.e., fuel cell) has no moving parts, you'll never need to change the oil. But because a fuel cell is more than twice as efficient as an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell car travels farther on that tank of hydrogen than a traditional car would on gasoline. This means you only need about half the amount of hydrogen, with double the fuel economy. 5. There are more than 30 commercial hydrogen stations in California today. More than 30 public retail hydrogen fueling stations are online in California, with plans to install 100. There are also several stations ready to open up in the Northeast. With careful planning, the focus has been to add hydrogen mostly at existing gasoline stations. These efforts are giving early fuel cell car adopters' confidence that they can drive normally and have access to hydrogen wherever they go within these regions. Efforts are also underway in Hawaii, with other markets expected to develop as consumer demand increases.
Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top Concern In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information. Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots Podcast The email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest. Our Writing Style We strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information. This Money Stuff Isn't Easy No kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are. Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed. Show Notes If you haven't heard about hydrogen and fuel cells before, then listen up. These technologies are bursting on to the scene and have the potential to solve some of the biggest problems in energy ranging from commercial buildings to transportation. And, while most people are more familiar with solar, wind and battery power, keep your eye on these up-and-coming technologies that could add to our nation's diverse energy mix. Here are five things to know about hydrogen and fuel cells. 1. Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Hydrogen is an alternative fuel that has very high energy content by weight. It's locked up in enormous quantities in water, hydrocarbons, and other organic matter. Hydrogen can be produced from diverse, domestic resources including fossil fuels, biomass, and water electrolysis with wind, solar, or grid electricity. The environmental impact and energy efficiency of hydrogen depends on how it is produced. 2. Fuel cells can be used to power several applications. Hydrogen and fuel cells can be used in a broad range of applications. These range from powering buildings, cars, trucks, to portable electronic devices and backup power systems. Because fuel cells can be grid-independent, they're also an attractive option for critical load functions such as data centers, telecommunications towers, hospitals, emergency response systems, and even military applications for national defense. 3. Fuel cells are a clean way to produce power. Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they produce electricity without combustion or emissions. Unlike batteries, fuel cells do not run down or need to recharge—as long as there's a constant source of fuel and oxygen. Compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, fuel cell vehicles can even reduce carbon dioxide by up to half if the hydrogen is produced by natural gas and by 90%, if the hydrogen is produced by renewable energy, such as wind and solar. There are also no pollutants emitted from the tailpipe—just water! 4. Fuel cell cars are very similar to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Similar to today's gasoline vehicles, fuel cell electric cars can have a driving range of more than 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen fuel. They can refuel in just a few minutes and the fueling experience is almost identical to a gas station. Since the “engine” (i.e., fuel cell) has no moving parts, you'll never need to change the oil. But because a fuel cell is more than twice as efficient as an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell car travels farther on that tank of hydrogen than a traditional car would on gasoline. This means you only need about half the amount of hydrogen, with double the fuel economy. 5. There are more than 30 commercial hydrogen stations in California today. More than 30 public retail hydrogen fueling stations are online in California, with plans to install 100. There are also several stations ready to open up in the Northeast. With careful planning, the focus has been to add hydrogen mostly at existing gasoline stations. These efforts are giving early fuel cell car adopters' confidence that they can drive normally and have access to hydrogen wherever they go within these regions. Efforts are also underway in Hawaii, with other markets expected to develop as consumer demand increases.
Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top Concern In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information. Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots Podcast The email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest. Our Writing Style We strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information. This Money Stuff Isn't Easy No kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are. Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed. Show Notes If you haven't heard about hydrogen and fuel cells before, then listen up. These technologies are bursting on to the scene and have the potential to solve some of the biggest problems in energy ranging from commercial buildings to transportation. And, while most people are more familiar with solar, wind and battery power, keep your eye on these up-and-coming technologies that could add to our nation's diverse energy mix. Here are five things to know about hydrogen and fuel cells. 1. Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Hydrogen is an alternative fuel that has very high energy content by weight. It's locked up in enormous quantities in water, hydrocarbons, and other organic matter. Hydrogen can be produced from diverse, domestic resources including fossil fuels, biomass, and water electrolysis with wind, solar, or grid electricity. The environmental impact and energy efficiency of hydrogen depends on how it is produced. 2. Fuel cells can be used to power several applications. Hydrogen and fuel cells can be used in a broad range of applications. These range from powering buildings, cars, trucks, to portable electronic devices and backup power systems. Because fuel cells can be grid-independent, they're also an attractive option for critical load functions such as data centers, telecommunications towers, hospitals, emergency response systems, and even military applications for national defense. 3. Fuel cells are a clean way to produce power. Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they produce electricity without combustion or emissions. Unlike batteries, fuel cells do not run down or need to recharge—as long as there's a constant source of fuel and oxygen. Compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, fuel cell vehicles can even reduce carbon dioxide by up to half if the hydrogen is produced by natural gas and by 90%, if the hydrogen is produced by renewable energy, such as wind and solar. There are also no pollutants emitted from the tailpipe—just water! 4. Fuel cell cars are very similar to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Similar to today's gasoline vehicles, fuel cell electric cars can have a driving range of more than 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen fuel. They can refuel in just a few minutes and the fueling experience is almost identical to a gas station. Since the “engine” (i.e., fuel cell) has no moving parts, you'll never need to change the oil. But because a fuel cell is more than twice as efficient as an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell car travels farther on that tank of hydrogen than a traditional car would on gasoline. This means you only need about half the amount of hydrogen, with double the fuel economy. 5. There are more than 30 commercial hydrogen stations in California today. More than 30 public retail hydrogen fueling stations are online in California, with plans to install 100. There are also several stations ready to open up in the Northeast. With careful planning, the focus has been to add hydrogen mostly at existing gasoline stations. These efforts are giving early fuel cell car adopters' confidence that they can drive normally and have access to hydrogen wherever they go within these regions. Efforts are also underway in Hawaii, with other markets expected to develop as consumer demand increases.
Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top Concern In an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information. Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots Podcast The email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest. Our Writing Style We strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information. This Money Stuff Isn't Easy No kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are. Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠ Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed. Show Notes If you haven't heard about hydrogen and fuel cells before, then listen up. These technologies are bursting on to the scene and have the potential to solve some of the biggest problems in energy ranging from commercial buildings to transportation. And, while most people are more familiar with solar, wind and battery power, keep your eye on these up-and-coming technologies that could add to our nation's diverse energy mix. Here are five things to know about hydrogen and fuel cells. 1. Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth. Hydrogen is an alternative fuel that has very high energy content by weight. It's locked up in enormous quantities in water, hydrocarbons, and other organic matter. Hydrogen can be produced from diverse, domestic resources including fossil fuels, biomass, and water electrolysis with wind, solar, or grid electricity. The environmental impact and energy efficiency of hydrogen depends on how it is produced. 2. Fuel cells can be used to power several applications. Hydrogen and fuel cells can be used in a broad range of applications. These range from powering buildings, cars, trucks, to portable electronic devices and backup power systems. Because fuel cells can be grid-independent, they're also an attractive option for critical load functions such as data centers, telecommunications towers, hospitals, emergency response systems, and even military applications for national defense. 3. Fuel cells are a clean way to produce power. Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they produce electricity without combustion or emissions. Unlike batteries, fuel cells do not run down or need to recharge—as long as there's a constant source of fuel and oxygen. Compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, fuel cell vehicles can even reduce carbon dioxide by up to half if the hydrogen is produced by natural gas and by 90%, if the hydrogen is produced by renewable energy, such as wind and solar. There are also no pollutants emitted from the tailpipe—just water! 4. Fuel cell cars are very similar to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Similar to today's gasoline vehicles, fuel cell electric cars can have a driving range of more than 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen fuel. They can refuel in just a few minutes and the fueling experience is almost identical to a gas station. Since the “engine” (i.e., fuel cell) has no moving parts, you'll never need to change the oil. But because a fuel cell is more than twice as efficient as an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell car travels farther on that tank of hydrogen than a traditional car would on gasoline. This means you only need about half the amount of hydrogen, with double the fuel economy. 5. There are more than 30 commercial hydrogen stations in California today. More than 30 public retail hydrogen fueling stations are online in California, with plans to install 100. There are also several stations ready to open up in the Northeast. With careful planning, the focus has been to add hydrogen mostly at existing gasoline stations. These efforts are giving early fuel cell car adopters' confidence that they can drive normally and have access to hydrogen wherever they go within these regions. Efforts are also underway in Hawaii, with other markets expected to develop as consumer demand increases.
Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed. Show Notes If you haven't heard about hydrogen and fuel cells before, then listen up. These technologies are bursting on to the scene and have the potential to solve some of the biggest problems in energy ranging from commercial buildings to transportation.And, while most people are more familiar with solar, wind and battery power, keep your eye on these up-and-coming technologies that could add to our nation's diverse energy mix.Here are five things to know about hydrogen and fuel cells.1. Hydrogen is the most abundant element on earth.Hydrogen is an alternative fuel that has very high energy content by weight. It's locked up in enormous quantities in water, hydrocarbons, and other organic matter. Hydrogen can be produced from diverse, domestic resources including fossil fuels, biomass, and water electrolysis with wind, solar, or grid electricity. The environmental impact and energy efficiency of hydrogen depends on how it is produced.2. Fuel cells can be used to power several applications.Hydrogen and fuel cells can be used in a broad range of applications. These range from powering buildings, cars, trucks, to portable electronic devices and backup power systems. Because fuel cells can be grid-independent, they're also an attractive option for critical load functions such as data centers, telecommunications towers, hospitals, emergency response systems, and even military applications for national defense.3. Fuel cells are a clean way to produce power.Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they produce electricity without combustion or emissions. Unlike batteries, fuel cells do not run down or need to recharge—as long as there's a constant source of fuel and oxygen. Compared to conventional gasoline vehicles, fuel cell vehicles can even reduce carbon dioxide by up to half if the hydrogen is produced by natural gas and by 90%, if the hydrogen is produced by renewable energy, such as wind and solar. There are also no pollutants emitted from the tailpipe—just water!4. Fuel cell cars are very similar to traditional gasoline-powered cars.Similar to today's gasoline vehicles, fuel cell electric cars can have a driving range of more than 300 miles on one tank of hydrogen fuel. They can refuel in just a few minutes and the fueling experience is almost identical to a gas station. Since the “engine” (i.e., fuel cell) has no moving parts, you'll never need to change the oil. But because a fuel cell is more than twice as efficient as an internal combustion engine, a fuel cell car travels farther on that tank of hydrogen than a traditional car would on gasoline. This means you only need about half the amount of hydrogen, with double the fuel economy.5. There are more than 30 commercial hydrogen stations in California today.More than 30 public retail hydrogen fueling stations are online in California, with plans to install 100. There are also several stations ready to open up in the Northeast. With careful planning, the focus has been to add hydrogen mostly at existing gasoline stations. These efforts are giving early fuel cell car adopters' confidence that they can drive normally and have access to hydrogen wherever they go within these regions. Efforts are also underway in Hawaii, with other markets expected to develop as consumer demand increases.
Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Featured Non-Compensated AssociateShow NotesPending Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠Affordable - Accessible - Transparent212-433-2525Featured AssociateTravis HornPresident & CEO at Bull Horn Communications, Inc.Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area1320 E. 9th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605813-770-4781 linkedin.com/in/travislhornDisclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Show NotesPending Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Featured AssociateDisclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Show NotesThere will be no additional show notes today. Would you like to be a featured associate? Contact Mr. Truesdell at 212-433-2525. Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Featured Non-Compensated AssociateShow NotesPendingSign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Show Notes 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:57 - The school nurse calls and because of the smart phone, everyone comes running. We've raised millions of emotional weaklings. Let children experience tough times for their own good and the survival of mankind. 00:08:40 - Our current newsletter is available online for review by those who have not signed up. Sign up and get the information in your inbox every few weeks. 00:10:26 - Not only do they want him out of office, many in the CIA, FBI, DOJ, the Senate, and House would have taken Trump out before taking office if they could. You know it as do I. The political division is out of control, and it went nuts with the passage of the 17th Amendment 00:17:53 - Telemedicine, the pros and cons coupled with fraud and the need in rural communities. Could the federal government do something? Yes. Will they? No. 00:20:13 - US marriage rates have hit a 150-year low, and a new study in the Journal of Marriage and Family says the decline is being fueled by a lack of “economically attractive” available men. A 2017 Pew Poll found that 71 percent of American adults said it's “very important for a man to be able to support a family financially to be a good husband or partner.” Dishes aren't enough. 00:23:27 - Massive changes are taking place at one of the media industry's most famous outlets, with Sports Illustrated having notified its staff of drastic and widespread layoffs. More than 40 staff members were cut from the sports institution on Thursday, according to The Wall Street Journal and reports in other outlets. 00:26:04 - The Irishman' star Robert De Niro accused of 'abusive and sexist' comments in $12 million gender discrimination lawsuit by former assistant. 00:31:39 - Todd Hall Legal Shield - LegalShield believes everyone deserves legal protection. And for over 45 years, LegalShield has provided members with affordable legal access. 00:35:46 - Genetic testing and results are such that the medical dilemma is this: How much do you tell the patient? 00:51:17 - Conclusion - Join Us Today Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Today's PodcasterPaul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Featured AssociateDisclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Show Outline Network After Work Tampa at Yard Of Ale Wed, October 23, 2019 - 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT - 406 S. Howard Ave. Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Cask Social Kitchen 208 S Howard Ave, Tampa Intercom - Blue - Website - Starbucks Kennedy & S. Dakota Ave, Kennedy & West Shore, Moody & Howard, or Armature Works A relentless pursuit of growth Consumerism, Toys, Trinkets The aftermath of buying it all. Long-term dreams in the toilet Self-control, Time Horizon, Reread Edward C. Banfield, Lower Class, Time Horizon, Fascinating Reality Check Stop the Bleeding Focus on Core competencies Business and Individual I am Paul Truesdell and I am a lifestyle business where business is a lifestyle. Insert your name. It's a mindset. We work. All growth, Uber, all growth, Exponential curve. Relentless Growth of Mo's MoJo, Till It Peters Out Apple, mature, profits, growth, Analysts, immature Next stage. Five Cows Strength, time to recover, much longer, but still built like a brick shit house. And hit like a ton of bricks Emotional, intellectual, relationships - no change, financial - no change, do what you like, good, profitable and can control life's good. Extraneous expenses Purge them Time Frame, if not now when? Review all aspects of life, man it goes fast Perplexed, everyone is wrong, maybe it's you Reset, cut costs, make more, adjust expectations. Profitability is key Reading about 10-year deferment college, costs, hitting hard, house, kids, loans, OMG, I graduated debt-free and in the 70s I had over $20,000 in savings, checking, and my brokerage account. $86,000 in today's dollars, not bad, not great, but that was in the mid to late 70s. Well, 34th year, October 1st. Nothing has changed Technology yes. Issues, no. Frankly, politics makes me sick and it seems like it's the same old thing But one thing is true. Make more, spend less, adjust expectations, it's that simple, Start early and build habits, if not, you'll lose the game we call money. Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Sponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Show NotesLife isn't easy. It never has been and never will be. People become sick, injured, and die. Deal with it. Productively deal with your feelings in a positive way. Stop the pity party. Time doesn't heal everything. Instead, heal yourself by being focused on be efficient, effective, productive, and enjoying what time you have. Life is great. Enjoy it. I miss my father, mother, and sister. I am the last one standing. The pages of sadness are long gone. Mean? Cold-hearted? No. It's life. On the anniversary of a death, celebrate the good memories; ignore the bad ones. Grief is real, but do not let grief hold you back. Renegotiate new relationships. Maintain healthy relationships. Every day is a fresh start.Ask us about our Me, Me, Me Philosophy.Mentally strong people stay on track. The strong work at it. We practice, train, and fail, over-and-over, until we get it right. We know we are only as good as our worst habits; that's why we read, study, and don't let garbage get in our brain or tummy.Think about this: What are you doing to sabotage yourself? Figure it out and stop it. Develop the mental strength to deal with life's problems. Oh, and stop the pity party. You're not special, neither am I or anyone else. There's always room for improvement. Stop the irrational thinking. Balance emotions and think rationally. And it's not about acting tough, ignoring emotions, or working out till you drop. As for the non-stop BS about positive mental attitude being the cure-all, hogwash. Be realistic. Chose and develop healthy habits with focus, effort, and common sense. Visit DOTS.fm for additional items of interest as it relates to this episode and more. Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Connecting Dots DisclaimerSponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Ongoing discussions to resolve the Chinese trade dispute are underway, but the administration is preparing for the strong possibility of this fight just entering the next phase.Links:White House Weighs Limits on U.S. Portfolio Flows Into China - BloombergTrump administration considers ban on Chinese listings in US - Financial TimesTrade War Hasn't Stopped Wall Street's $9 Billion China Rush - Yahoo Finance / BloombergSponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525DisclaimerConnecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Connecting Dots DisclaimerSponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Show Notes (Outline) Sign Up Now December 1969, 50 Years, < 3.8% Unemployment Manipulation, Calculation Changes, Sure, However Chicago - $838 million Deficit, $10.68 Billion Revenues - $11.52 Billion Outlay 376 Murders - Chicago / 2019 Shot / Shot Every 3 Hours / Killed Every 16 Hours / 9.5% Clearance Rate Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Financial Companies - Domestic, Foreign, Retail, Social Media, Employer, Corporate Spying - Overwhelming - Ted Kozinski Technical necessity Vast complex of technological systems are self-serving Kaczynski's observations does not absolve him of his murders, or justify his insane hatred Kaczynski saw something in technology that caused him to lash out with violence, but despite his mental imbalance, he was able to articulate that view with surprising clarity his sprawling, infamous 35,000-word manifesto So, there's a lot wrong - Depressed, Upset, Lashing Out - No Painful Events - All the time How we handle them Life is a circus and a learning curve Not everyone is on the same ride at the circus Some never get on a ride, they watch Curate the lifestyle you desire Look for and enjoy the extraordinary rather than getting into a rut with the ordinary, day in and out EE - Overtime, Counter Productive Burnout, Useless BMOC with Time In Grade Busy Not Productive Gossip Complaining All Talk, No Action Have to be apart of something One Year Experience - 20 Years Over Get a Life - Individual Who Cares, Do They Matter 20 Minute Focus Writing Work Physical - Strength, Endurace, Flexibility Getting more creative work done with Prep 20 Focus 20 - 1 Break 5 Focus 20 - 2 Break 5 Focus 20 - 3 Break 5 Review 20 Break 5 Write & Edit 20 Relax 20 2 Hours and 20 Minutes Three rotations 8 hours Like, Good, Profitable, Control Partners, Associates, Acquaintances Chit Chat - Garbage In - Garbage Out Social Media - Mental Illness Entitled Cell Phone Use Self-Centered Self-Victimization Sympathy Card Breaking Down the Day Home Life - Work Life - No Life EE Eyes SE Eyes ER Eyes 3M Eyes - Me Me Me Growing, Maintaining, Shrinking Inspiration - Podcast - Complaining - EE Tunnel Vision Changed Jobs Complaining Mirror - It's You, Not Them Black and White from Three Dog Night with a twist. The ink is black. The page is white. Together we learn to read and write. The world is bad, the world is good. It's time to ponder. And stop the plunder. Which means, don't let the media control you. Think for yourself. Sign Up Now! Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Connecting Dots DisclaimerSponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Disclaimer Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. 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Show NotesPendingDisclaimer Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Connecting Dots DisclaimerSponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Show NotesSince 1986 1987 Black Monday 1989 Rio de Janeiro 1989 Friday the 13th 1990 Kuwait Invasion 1991 Japan Asset Bubble 1992 EU Black Wednesday 1997 Asian Crash 1998 Russian Ruble Default 2000 Dot-Com Bubble 2001 Terrorism 2002 Broad Drop 2007 Shanghai Crash 2008 US Housing Crash 2009 Dubai Debt 2010 Greece Bailout 2010 Flash Crash 2011 US Bear 2015-16 Chinese Crash 2018 US Downturn Sign Up Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Connecting Dots DisclaimerSponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Let's talk about China. Specifically, let's talk about banking, lending, and debt owed by and to China, the nation and various companies that are based in mainland China. Show Notes China's Debt Tops 300% Looming China Debt? China's Corporate Bond Defaults Sign UPSign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Connecting Dots DisclaimerSponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Episode Outline Amazon changes its search algorithm in ways that boost its own products. Wow, that's a surprise. Not Google has algorithm's Facebook has them Everyone has them. It's called discretion. There is always a conflict of interest when you are working both sides. Great debate Regulation as a public utility Sears, Penny's WalMart, Costco, Men's Warehouse - you know what you're getting Tweak here and there destroys a business Complain about any of them and you're tagged and the search results are in the toilet Private label, Sponsored Content, Editorial content Marion County Sheriff's Office, Ocala Star Banner, big advertising client, multi page handout, ads, most wanted, editorial, blind eye - Politics - Same with business. Business figure out not only the client, but the way to get the attention of the prospective client. You can tell that the system's rigged. Big boys spend big money and it crushes competition Profits over doing what's right for the customer Brand name bigger profits Washington and states, anti trust. But let's think about it. The Clinton Administration and the ABA, anti trust and squashed it. Lobbyists and it will be squashed with form over substance fiercely competitive markets, Amazon sells over 10,000 products under its own brands, according to research firm Marketplace Pulse Here's the problem. Nobody can unplug any more. Unless you go hermit, and that's not going to happen for 99.999% of the population. Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Connecting Dots DisclaimerSponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES - PRIMERICA GENERAL & RECRUITING DISCLOSURES - U.S. AND CANADAGlenn J. Williams - Compensation: As Chief Executive Officer at PRIMERICA INC, Glenn J. Williams made $5,142,189 in total compensation. Of this total $750,000 was received as a salary, $1,588,500 was received as a bonus, $0 was received in stock options, $2,749,841 was awarded as stock and $53,848 came from other types of compensation. This information is according to proxy statements filed for the 2018 fiscal year.From the 2018 Shareholder Report: "Many members of our sales force are active members of their communities and they bring to their businesses a rich network of personal connections and trust that they have earned over time. Ultimately, it is these relationships, founded in trust, that motivate clients to take action." We call it the hug and mug. PRIMERICA MOVES TO IMPROVE ITS IMAGE, OVERCOME SCANDALS"Primerica excels at marketing to people who have never given life insurance that much thought. By targeting people who haven't taken the time to learn as much as they can about the life insurance industry, the company generates demand for its products and services. This means that most people who sign up for Primerica life insurance do so because they trust the salesperson who introduced them to the company. However, the salesperson doesn't have the power to modify or adapt Primerica policies, and often there are better options out there." Ty Stewart, Primerica Review - Life Insurance - Published January 3, 2019. Primerica slogs through onslaught of retirement-plan cases - Reuters, July 25, 2013 - "Primerica advisers gave Florida workers poor retirement advice, say current and former Florida public employees in a slew of legal challenges now facing the company. But so far, the company is holding its own as it works its way through 21 securities arbitration cases and seven court cases all focused on the same issue: Public employees eligible for the State of Florida Public Retirement System say PFS Investments Inc, a Primerica Inc unit, advised them to permanently give up their rights to lifetime pension payments and switch to an alternative plan that subjected them to stock market risks."Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Tuesday embarrassed Primerica President Peter Schneider, who Senate Republicans had invited to testify against a new regulation designed to protect retirement savings from dodgy investment managers. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - Release No.40269 / July 28, 1998 - Administrative Proceedings - File No. 3-9658The 15 Most Hated Multi-Level Marketing Companies Right Now - Primerica sales agents are encouraged to start selling to their “warm market,” including close friends and family members. Some critics of the company claim that reps are underqualified and ill-equipped to sell complex financial products like life insurance. The company was hit with a lawsuit in 2012 claiming that company reps were targeting certain professions, such as teachers and public workers, with high-risk retirement products. The company had to pay over $15 million to settle 238 lawsuits.Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. 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Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Connecting Dots DisclaimerSponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc. - The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠. 212-433-2525Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. 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Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Connecting Dots DisclaimerSponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc. - The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠. 212-433-2525Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Show Notes String Matching String Matching - Part 2 How can humans keep the upper hand on artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can now emulate human behaviors – soon it will be dangerously good How China Uses Artificial Intelligence to Control Society Sign Up Now - Our newsletter posted on a bi-weekly basis. Your Privacy – Our Top ConcernIn an age of unsolicited emails, you can trust FCF to keep your information confidential. We do not spam you with junk email or daily emails; which we absolutely hate ourselves. We adhere to a two-week email schedule, which may be more frequent is a significant event takes place. We never share your email addresses with any third party, and we never send unwanted emails to you. We are a company that protects and safeguard the privacy of our prospective and existing clients. See our privacy policy for more information.Newsletter Content: The FCF Blog and Connecting Dots PodcastThe email you receive provides a brief introduction to the content on our blog and podcast that we think you may find of interest. We also provide links to articles, documents, podcasts, and videos of others that we feel you may find of interest.Our Writing StyleWe strongly encourage all FCF home office and field personnel to keep it short, simple, and to the point. We think mathematically and make liberal use of bullet-points and lists. Long-ago we learned that our style of writing must be concise, well organized, and formatted to ensure ease when scanning a document for important information.This Money Stuff Isn't EasyNo kidding. We know that. Even though it's easy for us, it's not for 95% of the U.S. population. Per 100,000 Americans, there are approximately 295 medical doctors, 40 lawyers nationwide (788 in DC, 90 in New York, and 64 in Maryland), 203 CPAs, 400 accountants, 63 financial analysts, and 15 investment advisor representatives. Moreover, so, if you happen to be a bit confused as to what an investment advisor is, don't worry, you're at the right place. We'll make sure you know what a true-fiduciary based investment advisor is and how rare we are.Paul Grant Truesdell, J.D., AIF | CEOFounder of Fixed Cost Investing℠Connecting Dots DisclaimerSponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc. - The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠. 212-433-2525Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
California is poised to implement “gig work” legislation that could send shock waves across California and the nation. The governor says he'll sign it. Hundreds of thousands of independent contractors, ranging from Uber and Lyft drivers to manicurists, could become employees under AB5.SubscribeSponsored by Fixed Cost Financial, Inc. - The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠. 212-433-2525Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
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Connecting Dots is sponsored by:Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525 Resistance Bands - Train Anywhere - A good visual of the many types of bands 20 Resistance Band Exercises to Strengthen Your Entire Body - Note: You can workout all day long, but if you consume more calories than you burn, you will still be fat. See the photo and remember what I always say:Physical wealth is the most important component of the five components of wealth, and it involves strength, endurance, and flexibility training with natural nutrition and hydration in moderation. It is no more difficult than that. I want to wish the lady in the photos the best, but it will take more than bands to slim down. Overweight and out of shape means a shorter life and longer life in misery. Ten Benefit of Using Resistance Bands During Exercise Cost Effective Easily Adapted Easy to Modify Exercises Whole Body Space Savings On the Road Variety to Workout Routine Combine with Other Items Effective 10 Resistance Band Exercises for Stronger Legs 10 Upper Body Exercises 7 Resistance Band Exercises for Abs DISCLAIMER:Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting Dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Connecting Dots is sponsored by:Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Bureau of Labor Statistics WSJ - Changing Times DISCLAIMER:Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting Dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Connecting Dots is sponsored by:Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Inflation Adjusted Gold Return CalculatorHistorical Price of Gold Stocks vs Bonds vs Gold Returns for the Past 200 YearsDISCLAIMER:Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting Dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Connecting Dots is sponsored by:Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Why People Often Don't Properly Prepare for HurricanesHaving too much time to prepare for a hurricane could actually be a bad thingThe Psychology of Riding it Out: Why People Don't Prepare for HurricanesDISCLAIMER:Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting Dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed. Tomorrow:Turning Gold into Tin
Sponsored by:Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525327,000,000 - 100%32,700,000 - 10%3,270,000 - 1%327,000 - 1/10%32,700 - 1/100%19,500 - Nationwide Murder44,965 - Suicide - 2.3 Times More Likely50 Largest Cities by Population5,738 Murders0.000421 versus 0.0011476 - 2.725 Times More Likely In a Big 50 City# 1 New York# 2 Los Angeles#49 Tampa#50 New OrleansFacts and FiguresOpinions Without BasisFocus On The Places Where Murder is MOST Likely HappeningDISCLAIMER:Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Sponsored by:Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525The standard deviation essentially reports an investment's volatility, which indicates the tendency of the returns to rise or fall drastically in a short period of time. Volatile securities are considered higher risk because their performance may change quickly in either direction at any moment. Watching what the professionals, not the typical talking head on the lamestream news, says about a hurricane, is exactly what true, fiduciary-based investment advisors and managers do every day. The standard deviation essentially reports a fund's volatility, which indicates the tendency of the returns to rise or fall drastically in a short period of time. A volatile security is also considered higher risk because its performance may change quickly in either direction at any moment. If two people each receive a 9% annual return, but one is unhappy, it may be the result of their focus on short-term volatility. Sam sees his money go up by 20% and down by 10%, on a monthly basis, during the year, ending at 9%. Joe sees his money settle at 9% but it's never more than 2 or 3% up or down in any one month. Sam will be frazzled. Joe, if he ignores the market and understands that he's in it for the long term, well, he'll be fine. The same with hurricanes. You need to be prepared and ready to bug out. Joe, he has cash and is not married to his stocks. Sam, well, he's a worry-wart and he'll die sooner than Joe because of stress. Relax, it is what it is and it will be fine if you stick with the basics. DISCLAIMER:Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
SPONSORED BY:Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525DISCLAIMER:Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Sponsored by:Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525A shrewd businessman, Naimoli used his years of experience to help negotiate with Major League Baseball and land a franchise for the Tampa Bay region. In 1995, MLB owners voted 28-0 to grant a franchise to Tampa Bay and make them a part of the American League. Naimoli was strongly involved in all facets of the franchise, until selling his majority of the stake in the team in 2005 to the Rays current ownership.Rays 2005 Media Guide DISCLAIMER:Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Sponsored by:Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525How baby boomers became the most selfish generation Boomers are isolating themselves as they ageWhy are adults acting like children?Why Is There an Increase in Baby Boomer Substance Abuse?Images remain the most popular type of content: Around three-quarters of Generation Zers (77%), millennials (77%), and Generation Xers (72%), along with 52% of baby boomers, prefer posting images on social media. Takeaway: TLDR, TLDV, TLDL, TLDLARL (Live A Real Life).DISCLAIMER:Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Sponsored by:Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525DISCLAIMER:Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
Sponsored by:Fixed Cost Financial, Inc.The home of Fixed Cost Investing℠212-433-2525Friendship has always called for some maintenance costs. Stop keeping up with the Joneses. Modern Minimalist Mindsets and being frugal wins the long-term race in life. Dump the spendthrift friends for those who are like-minded. It's not rocket science. As you get older, people change and your friends may be making more than you. MORE PENDING DISCLAIMER:Connecting Dots is a production of Fixed Cost Financial, the home of fixed cost investing. All rights reserved. Re-broadcast or distribution prohibited without express written authorization. Connecting dots is for educational use only. Investment Performance Is Not Guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. This broadcast does not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Nothing should be construed as an individual recommendation. Always read and all applicable information carefully before making an investment decision. Investments are not bank guaranteed, not FDIC insured. and may lose value. Due to our extensive holdings and that of our clients, you should assume that we have a position in all companies discussed and thus a conflict of interest should be assumed.
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