“The Boy Who Cried Wolf” is one of Aesop’s Fables and concerns a shepherd boy who repeatedly tricks nearby villagers into thinking a wolf is attacking the town’s flock. When a wolf actually does appear and the boy again calls for help, the villagers believe that it is another false alarm and the sheep are … Continued
Busy hands are happy hands is an old cliché associated with the idea that staying busy can contribute to happiness. Historically, it reflected the thought that doing physical work and keeping busy would give you a more positive outlook on life. In today’s world, with many Americans substantially confined to their homes, keeping busy can … Continued
Alone is a condition brought about by circumstances, and for the most part, is what it is. With large numbers of Americans finding out that “Home Alone” is not just the name of a popular movie, alone is becoming increasingly common and not a matter of choice. Lonely is another matter. Wikipedia defines loneliness as a … Continued
Maybe I should not be surprised at the speed and rate at which Americans have risen and mobilized to fight this war… but I am. I am truly amazed. If we saw it in a movie we would not believe it. American spirit, ingenuity and business are now on display and it is nothing short … Continued
My mother-in-law was admitted to St. Joseph’s hospital Ann Arbor in early February for a chronic abdominal ailment. Five surgeries later, and after suffering a stroke, we got word on Sunday evening that she was presenting with Covid-19 symptoms and was being transferred to the 10th floor to be put on a ventilator. At 81, … Continued
The $2 trillion coronavirus-relief bill that was signed into law on Friday contains several provisions related to retirement accounts that will affect the manner in which we plan for clients. Relaxed Required Minimum Distributions for 2020 Similar to the provision that was included in 2009 legislation, required minimum distribution from IRA’s and 401(k) accounts have … Continued
Upcoming data will indicate the sky is falling… We are starting to receive economic data reflecting the impact of COVID-19 on the US economy. For example, unemployment claims for the week ending 3/20/20 were recently reported and came in at over 3.2 million. Is the sky falling? It will be difficult to put into context … Continued
Political risk is a type of risk that can be materially affected by political decisions, events, or conditions. Investors should recognize that this type of risk differs from more traditional economic risks. Currently, company specific investment analysis is being overshadowed by uncertainty surrounding the impact of the health emergency and government efforts to protect citizens … Continued
There is so much negative news out there right now. Everyone is feeling anxiety and stress, so I thought it would be helpful to pass along some of the good news that is being circulated. This blog was originally posted by Peter Diamandis (linked to the original below.) (1) Vaccine development: An experimental vaccine developed by … Continued
In military terminology, mobilization is the act of assembling and readying troops and supplies for war. During the Second World War, this gave rise to President Roosevelt’s 1940 call to arms and the mobilization of America’s industrial capacity. “Arsenal of Democracy” was the slogan that the President used to underline America’s commitment to give the … Continued
Sigma is Open for Business: As we survey the landscape we want to make sure that there is no question about Sigma being OPEN for business. – We are taking every precaution and making sure we are following the CDC and other government guidelines to protect our employees, doing our best to help them remain … Continued
We live in interesting times. The current stock market behavior is reminiscent of the dot.com bust, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis, to name a few. During moments like these, the market is responding not only to weakening economic fundamentals, but also fear and panic that arises during periods of uncertainty. The global effort to … Continued
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