Hope to Prosper

Simple Practices that Lead to Wealth

Hopeful Predictions for 2010

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I was fortunate in that I had a great year, both personally and financially. I am looking forward to 2010, with many exciting challenges and opportunities.

The Economics of Energy

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In my opinion, the best way to help the environment is to change the cost and economics, so that it favors clean sources of energy. For example, people will start buying electric cars when they are priced roughly the same as gasoline powered vehicles. And, they will convert to wind and solar power when it becomes price competitive with utility power.

The Great Recession

Economy /

I’m seeing a lot of comparisons in the news between the current recession and the Great Depression of the 1930s. There are lots of comments such as, “This is the highest number of foreclosures since the Great Depression”.

Bailing Out the Rich

Economy /

Now that the bailout bill has been signed into law, it’s time to weigh in. Like many Americans, I feel that we have been sold out by our Government.

10 Million Millionaires

Economy /

According to the Associated Press, the World now has 10 million millionaires. Growth Stats The great news is that there has been a 6% increase in the number of millionaires worldwide and their wealth increased by 9%, last year.  Whatever your opinion on the morality of accumulating wealth, the fact that wealth is increasing worldwide is of …