Quote of the Week - 1/2/2008

"Wanting to be someone you're not is a waste of the person you are."

-- Kurt Cobain

Quote of the Week - 12/19/2007

"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt."

-- William Shakespeare

Retirement... Is It A Reality For Generation X?

According to a recent survey conducted by the Oppenheimer Funds, the following eye-opening findings were discovered about the American worker:

• 62% say they live paycheck to paycheck.


• 56% have an outstanding credit-card balance of $3,000 or more.


• 62% of women say they have not bought any investment products ever.


• 45% of women would buy 30 pairs of shoes before saving $30,000 in retirement assets.


• 65% of women and 48% of men said they do not know how a mutual fund works.


• Nearly 65% did not know that when interest rates go up bond prices typically go down.


• 38% of women have not started saving for retirement.

Such statistics may seem appalling, but they are a reality for most, especially the student loan debt laden members of Generation X. Add to the equation regular credit card debt, the cost of home ownership, the ever increasing cost of health care, and all of the other financial surprises life tends to send our way, it is easy to see how the findings noted above are truly reality.

How can we improve our outlook for a secure financial future? I believe the process begins with education and the willingness to begin taking action now. While it is true that there are no guarantees in life, I do believe we have the ability to determine our own financial destinies. The key is to just begin. Start today by enrolling in your company's retirement plan or by opening a savings account.

Even the greatest journey begins with one step. Take that step today, so we can make positive change for our financial futures.

Real Men of Genius -- Philadelphia Sports Fan

Yet another great Philadelphia Sports Fan video...




Truthfully... haven't we earned the right to boo everything? I mean really, if our sports teams gave us something to cheer about, we would... but we get the 1-3 Philadelphia Eagles, the swept in the NLDS Philadelphia Phillies, the worst team in the NHL in 2006-2007 season Philadelphia Flyers, and the "let's trade away our best player (Allen Iverson)" and still suck Philadelphia 76'ers. Madness! This is why we boo everything, including Santa Claus.

The Life of a Philadelphia Sports Fan

This video tells the story perfectly...

The World In Only 7 Pictures

Have you ever wanted to try to sum up the world in a few photos? Think you could do it in only seven (7) pictures? Well someone has tried... and I think they did a great job. Check out this "The World In Only 7 Photos" site and let me know what you think.

Health Update For Philadelphia Eagles Fans

I am a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan... and I was one of the fans who truly thought that the Eagles would win the NFC East and was a lock to make the play-offs this year. Unfortunately at the week 5 bye week, my beloved birds are a unspectacular 1-3 (0-2 in the division with losses to both the Washington Redskins and the NY Giants). Brutal to say the least.

Now I am not one to hit someone when they are down (or on a bye week for that matter), but I think this particular news release is serious enough to warrant publication.

Important Safety Bulletin

The American Medical Association has announced a new national symbol for choking. Please inform all of the people in your safety department.


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