This last year I’ve heard multiple stories about retail store chains closing stores due to theft. This is especially true in cities where police protection has declined dramatically. In addition, more stores have implemented policies demanding that employees not pursue shoplifters. Although there are safety reasons that may legitimize these policies, the result is even more crime. When criminals ...
When Kathy and I finished our last estate plan, we had a son with autism whom we believed may never be able to work, an immature teenage daughter and no grandchildren. Now we have grandchildren, our son has a job, and our daughters are married and more mature. It’s time for us to update our will based on our changing ...
Zachary Horwitz, a virtually unknown actor in Hollywood, allegedly paid for his lavish lifestyle through a Ponzi scheme. According to the Wall Street Journal, Horwitz bilked investors out of $690 million by claiming he had licensing rights to movies that he was selling to Netflix and HBO! Since Ponzi schemes are sustained by obtaining money from new investors, Horwitz’s plot ...
When I was young, I found a sharp-looking Toyota Celica that had surprisingly low mileage for its years. After purchasing the car, I immediately began having trouble with the engine that didn’t make sense for such a low mileage car. When my mechanic grandfather inspected my car, he said, “Rick, you’ve been swindled. The odometer has been rolled back.” I ...
A group of CEOs who met monthly invited me to visit their group. The host CEO of that meeting gave us permission to interview his “number two” person to learn about the inner workings of his business. During that session, we learned that our host was involved in a kickback, but his motivations to rapidly grow his business had blinded ...
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