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The markets are once again selling off on concerns about government debt and the effect on the economies of both Europe and the United States.  It’s been another roller coaster, but it’s one we have ridden before and will ride again.  The problems on both sides of the pond are different than what we faced in 2008.  Three years ago the consumer was stretched too thin and unable to pay the ... read more

After last night's Presidential address and GOP response from House Speaker Boehner, many Americans felt that Washington was doing more of the same, and felt frustrated and angry about it.  Take a look at the latest ABC News/Wapo poll: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/more-dismal-poll-numbers-obama-gop-debt-crisis-131137433.html Yet we found common ground between two Congressmen today ... read more

His famous last name aside, Phillippe Cousteau Jr. came to prominence during the BP Gulf disaster in April of 2010.   Outspoken and passionate about saving the ocean, he now has a new cause:  "GIVE". Cousteau Jr. partnered with AdvisorShares CEO Noah Hamman to launch the ETF (exchange traded fund) with some of the proceeds from advisor fees (gasp!) going to causes Mr. Cousteau values:  ... read more

Disney doesn't need saving, but Cars 2 had a remarkable run at the box office.  This segment was from the Friday prior to opening weekend, and I find it fascinating that, despite the critics lambasting the movie, it performed amazingly well. Dennis Kneale says exactly that in this preview segment: ... read more

Ancestry.com CEO Tim Sullivan weighs in on the company's success and how the site has found a distinctive niche in Americans desire to trace their roots back to the old country.  A fascinating interview, although I have yet to begin the "Casone" background check.  ... read more