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Even healthy people over the age of 65 show “profound declines in cognitive function” that affect their financial decision-making ...
Maybe all posts here should have poster's age prominently displayed? (Like those EPA window stickers?) -
(I think it would be fun writing for Marketwatch. Begin with a shred of evidence ... than let your imagination run. Very compelling writing - if greatly exaggerated and distorted.)
Good one, hank. Perhaps all posts, articles and verbal dispatches by anyone involved with investment suggestions (advice) should have to display a certificate from an accredited organization as to their competence at any and all levels to disseminate information related to investing. Best of luck with the monies. Catch
Here's some Bio on the author Priya Anand from Likiden. Nothing in her background relating to financial training or experience. https://www.linkedin.com/in/prianand
To be fair, perhaps 25% (being generous) have degrees in Finance, Economics or some other type of financial experience. (Some intriguing descriptions: "mutual funds analyst" and "broker-trader")
Good one Catch! I still like that big EPA-like number at the top of posts.
BTW - Age does play a role. Mainly, as I see it, in shortening one's time-horizon and altering their risk profile. And, in some cases, one needs to be aware of diminished mental faculties.
For the life of me ... I haven't found advice here from those in their 60s, 70s or 80s to be any less valuable and insightful than the advice rendered by the younger "beach-going" set.
Personal Experience is the BEST advice you can get: "a certificate from an accredited organization" : means nothing, Most writes, authors, educators have no personal experiences to share their knowledge about, they read something in a book, dreamed some "ideal" situation they would like to share with their readers (mostly sheep)..... Learn from those that have been successful..... then you are on the right track
I'm going to Sonnys for Ribs & Chicken & draft.....Happy Holiday
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Maybe all posts here should have poster's age prominently displayed? (Like those EPA window stickers?)
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(I think it would be fun writing for Marketwatch. Begin with a shred of evidence ... than let your imagination run. Very compelling writing - if greatly exaggerated and distorted.)
Good one, hank.
Perhaps all posts, articles and verbal dispatches by anyone involved with investment suggestions (advice) should have to display a certificate from an accredited organization as to their competence at any and all levels to disseminate information related to investing.
Best of luck with the monies.
Catch
Here's some Bio on the author Priya Anand from Likiden. Nothing in her background relating to financial training or experience. https://www.linkedin.com/in/prianand
Here's The Newsroom Roster from MarketWatch. Most seem to have only Liberal Arts and Journalism backgrounds.http://www.marketwatch.com/newsroom/roster
To be fair, perhaps 25% (being generous) have degrees in Finance, Economics or some other type of financial experience. (Some intriguing descriptions: "mutual funds analyst" and "broker-trader")
Heck, we are "mutual fund analysist" here; are we not?
BTW - Age does play a role. Mainly, as I see it, in shortening one's time-horizon and altering their risk profile. And, in some cases, one needs to be aware of diminished mental faculties.
For the life of me ... I haven't found advice here from those in their 60s, 70s or 80s to be any less valuable and insightful than the advice rendered by the younger "beach-going" set.
FWIW: Have a nice Columbus Day.
"a certificate from an accredited organization" : means nothing,
Most writes, authors, educators have no personal experiences to share their knowledge about, they read something in a book, dreamed some "ideal" situation they would like to share with their readers (mostly sheep).....
Learn from those that have been successful..... then you are on the right track
I'm going to Sonnys for Ribs & Chicken & draft.....Happy Holiday
You noted: ""a certificate from an accredited organization" : means nothing,"
We're being a bit of the "tongue in cheek" here, with comments.