There is a mind-boggling amount of financial advice out there — so much that it can be difficult to separate the noise from the facts, or know who and what to believe.
William Borden was born into wealth. His family owned the Borden Dairy. But rather than joining the family business, young William’s life took a radical turn.
Okay, so it’s not the best way to end the summer. August is usually a dull month on Wall Street, but this year it’s an all-hands event as stocks plunge and investors brace for more. So far, the S&P 500 stock index (GSPC) has fallen by about 9% for the month and 8% for the year.
Every once in a while I get a fresh view of the good in this world that overwhelms and humbles me. I recently experienced one of those times.
