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Incentives, in the Long and Short Term

Dear Friends,   It seems to me, incentives count, in every facet of human existence. People can be relied on to do what is in their immediate interests. Long term interests however, have less bearing on what we do, because … Continue reading

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Government’s War on Virtue

Dear Friends, It seems to me the governments of the World have declared war on retirees and savers. With World interest rates at or near zero the return on investment income is negative. This is a strong disincentive to save … Continue reading

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