A False Remedy
Student loan amnesty is a political expedient. An ineffective remedy that does not take into account several important considerations.
Genius or Grifter?
Willfully shortchanging lenders, investors, suppliers and employees, and swindling customers does not make a business owner smart. Just a deadbeat.
Thoughts at a Hypertense Time
The election is fast approaching. And when I’m not preoccupied with wearing a mask, washing my hands, maintaining a safe distance and disinfecting everything, my thoughts turn to other matters that concern me every bit as much, particularly at this fraught time.
A Hard Lesson
Mitchell D. Weiss shares a story on the importance of business ethics and personal conduct during a transaction.
When You Point A Finger…
Some time ago, I accepted a challenging consulting engagement with a national bank. The chairman and CEO of one of its multibillion subsidiaries abruptly resigned and I was to crisis manage the company as interim CEO until a permanent replacement could be recruited.
Over the course of that assignment, I […]
Financial First Aid: Episode 5 – Budgeting Using the 25% Strategy
Organizing personal budgets in a way that yields good flexibility, particularly during uncertain times.
Financial First Aid: Episode 4 – Freelancing Your Way to Financial Stability
Important planning and financial considerations for students contemplating supplemental and full-time endeavors.
Financial First Aid: Episode 3 – Student Loans & C.A.R.E.S
Addressing confusion over the student loan payment deferral feature of the CARES act, and advice on alternative payment plans.
Financial First Aid: Episode 2 – Managing a Stack of Problems
Taking a risk management approach to dealing with a multitude of problems occurring all at once.
Recapturing a Simpler Past for Higher Education
As dangerous and disruptive as this moment is, it presents an opportunity for higher education to pause, pivot and return to its simpler and truer purpose.