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THE DOWNSIDE OF ARTIFICIALLY RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE

Did you think it was a good thing when retail giant Target committed to raising its minimum wage to $15 an hour? If so, think again. Yes, the company did raise wages. But they also reduced hours, which made some… Read More

WALMART DISRUPTS THE HEALTHCARE MARKETPLACE!

Giant retailer Walmart just opened up its first first health clinic in a Georgia store. Here’s what I love about this innovation: Comprehensive primary care: primary medical, dental, vision, and mental health care are provided. Professional staffing: the clinic is… Read More

EXECUTORS OF LEONA HELMSLEY’S ESTATE AWARDED $100 MILLION IN FEES

I am glad to hear that a New York surrogate court awarded the executors of the estate of Leona Helmsley $100 million in fees. The entire estate was worth $5 billion. Having served myself as an executor for the estate… Read More

TAKING A KNEE – FOR THE FREE MARKET

The hot controversy over NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem, has an angle that has been under- played, but which is nonetheless crucial. It deals with the corporate responsibility – or lack thereof – of the league.… Read More

WHAT I DON’T WANT WITH MY MEDICAL INSURANCE

I’ll tell you what I don’t want when it comes to medical insurance: I don’t want the federal government taking over the entire marketplace just to make sure a small percentage of the population has coverage. The vast majority of… Read More

TWO IDEAS FOR HELPING MILLENNIALS CHOOSE A POTENTIAL EMPLOYER

Melissa Blazejak, an editor with HR Daily Advisor, has published a most informative article on hiring millennials. I like what she says, and it rings true as she is herself a millennial. I have been employing people for decades, and… Read More

SAY GOODBYE TO THE PIZZA DELIVERY GUY

I grew up at a time when milk was still being delivered to your home. True, it was phasing out; but was since replaced by pizza delivery, Chinese food delivery, and a host of other home delivery services. The home… Read More

5 Questions Expecting Moms Have About Life Insurance

by Marvin H. Feldman If you are expecting a child and are considering life insurance, the first thing I have to say is—smart move! But if this is your first time looking for coverage, you may have questions. Here are some typical… Read More

OFFERING HELP TO PEOPLE WHO THINK LIFE IS A GAME

Matt Walsh at the Daily Wire has a keen insight into the epidemic of horrific mass shootings that have hit our country in the last fifteen years or so. His research points to the “gamification of terror:” people who constantly… Read More

Consumers Still Need the Expertise of Product Specialists

Reason Magazine has run an article with surprising news – there is still room in the marketplace for small business operators! It’s encouraging to hear that small retail stores can compete with online giants like Amazon. I think it’s true… Read More