it's not about the money

Stimulus — or is it?

by Pete Wheeler
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Ultimately, the government spent $6.3 trillion. Highways were built and repaired in all parts of the nation. Schools, hospitals and museums were built, and even the “bridge to nowhere” was complete...
Merrill, Madoff, money
by Pete Wheeler
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Bernie Madoff made off with $50 billion. From the rich and famous to charities and widows, Madoff (pronounced Made-off) took money from believers and gave it to himself. It is likely that he never ...
Don’t get trapped by the world of business
by Pete Wheeler
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A recent survey suggests that 50 percent of business owners over age 50 will exit their businesses within the next five to 10 years. Mostly baby boomers, these owners have achieved their dreams. In...
Charities aren’t the only option for giving
by Pete Wheeler
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Father Joe Carroll recently wrote that more people should give directly to charities rather than using community foundations to do their charitable giving for them. Father Joe was upset with the hi...
Charity comes in all shapes and sizes
by Pete Wheeler
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For most of us, charity ranges from a few dollars in the Salvation Army’s pot to a gift of appreciated stock to establish an endowment or add a hospital wing. For some, it is much more personal. F...
Year’s end a time for planning
by Pete Wheeler
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“The $10 Trillion Bubble” published last year proposed that the world’s economic values, not just real estate, had escalated to unsustainable levels and a correction was unavoidable. The correctio...
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Who cares — about you?
by Pete Wheeler
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AmEx (American Express) and Detroit carmakers are knocking at Washington’s door for handouts. Too bad it’s not Halloween, so I could make an analogy to “trick or treat” and spooky things happening ...