The Call to Conscious Action
For my last blog, I lamented EPA Director Scott Pruitt's seeming failure to consider ‘the long view' approach in his decision making around environmental protection. Since then, EPA policy seems to … [Read more...]
The Case for the Long View
One of the most profound books I read while in graduate school (around 20 years ago – yikes!) was The Art of the Long View by Peter Schwartz. This book taught me how to make important decisions in an … [Read more...]
Your Ballot vs. Your Wallet
Given the massive polarization between Republicans and Democrats, I have been thinking a lot about how our personal views on the environment, social issues, economics and therefore politics can affect … [Read more...]
Low Interest Rates Got You Down?
Generally one has two choices when responding to the question, How are you?" The conventional option is to simply respond, Fine. How are you?" and move on with life. The other choice is to respond … [Read more...]
There are No Shortcuts to Listening
Last week my wife, Mia, went on a reunion binge, traveling to the East Coast for her reunions for undergrad and graduate schools. Accordingly, I got the kids for Memorial Day Weekend and the … [Read more...]
Paris Climate Summit—A Global Agreement!
Earlier this month, political and business leaders joined scientists from over 190 countries in Paris to address climate change. The resulting agreement (essentially to do whatever it takes to avoid … [Read more...]
In Coffee Brewing and Investing, the Blend is Paramount
My coffee affliction started after we had our first child, Renzo (now 3.8 years old), and I visited with a friend to experience his newly arrived espresso machine from Italy. I was always a green tea … [Read more...]
Are You Managing Your Assets, or Are They Managing You?
We at Singer Burke practice wealth and business management, which of course includes managing investments and developing plans to optimize the taxes, retirements and estates of our dear clients. These … [Read more...]
Fighting the Fads
Every year, I am surprised how suddenly summer switches to The Holiday Season here in L.A. And with The Holiday Season comes shopping and shopping fads. This year it's all about Frozen (if you have … [Read more...]
War and the Global Economy
To those whose morning breakfast ritual involves reading or watching the news: my condolences. The usual sleepy, summertime news cycle has seen a rash of explosive incidents that have unsettled our … [Read more...]
