John Cohn
Selling Green
It’s been nearly 40 years since Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson, and a ragtag band of environmental activists organized and celebrated the first Earth Day in 1970.
In the Line of Fire
As Treasury Secretary, Tim Geithner’s outfit runs the Secret Service.
But it’s going to take more than your normal compliment of gun-toting agents and a Kevlar vest to protect Geithner from flak he’s taking over his direction of the nation’s bank recovery program.
But it’s going to take more than your normal compliment of gun-toting agents and a Kevlar vest to protect Geithner from flak he’s taking over his direction of the nation’s bank recovery program.
The Sure Thing
Do you play the ponies?
If you don’t, I’m sure you know someone who does.
One day, in a moment of weakness – maybe you’re having a couple of beers – your buddy tells you he’s got the inside dope on a horse. He assures you the fix is in.
If you don’t, I’m sure you know someone who does.
One day, in a moment of weakness – maybe you’re having a couple of beers – your buddy tells you he’s got the inside dope on a horse. He assures you the fix is in.
They’re Ready to Pay Bonuses — Again
It’s time to stop worrying about the banks.
They don’t need any more taxpayer help or handouts. They’re doing fine.
They don’t need any more taxpayer help or handouts. They’re doing fine.
A Taxing Legacy
If you woke up this morning in a cold sweat, on the edge of panic, wondering where it all went and how you can afford to pay what you don’t have, you are not alone.
The Smartest Pirates in the Town
Americans love pirates.
With all the news of Somali corsairs commandeering U.S. flag vessels, buccaneers are getting a bad name.
With all the news of Somali corsairs commandeering U.S. flag vessels, buccaneers are getting a bad name.
Collecting the Garbage
Garbage is good business.
Just ask Tony Soprano or any self-respecting mobster.
If you think about it, garbage is the perfect business. Everyone always is throwing away something, and someone’s got to collect it.
Just ask Tony Soprano or any self-respecting mobster.
If you think about it, garbage is the perfect business. Everyone always is throwing away something, and someone’s got to collect it.
The Fun House
Most of us have been to carnival or street fair. There are the ubiquitous rides. There’s midway with its barkers, games of chance and tacky prizes. My favorite has always been the fun house with its distorted mirrors, oddities and cheesy special effects. We know it’s going to be inane and goofy. But, in the end, we’re sucked in by the garish lights and promise “that you won’t believe your eyes.” It’s rarely worth the price of admission. It’s a little like Wall Street of late.
Lifeline to Life Insurers
We’ve all got it.
Eventually, we’ll all need it.
Life insurance is ubiquitous. It’s a fixture on the American financial landscape. No estate plan is complete without it.
Life insurance is ubiquitous. It’s a fixture on the American financial landscape. No estate plan is complete without it.
The Confidence Game
Every kid knows the story of Peter Pan.
It’s a classic tale of a brash, mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up.
It’s a classic tale of a brash, mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up.
