This is Steve Wolff, the Certified Financial Poet. I heard this great little kids song called, “Planning Ahead” by the Lolliwinks.
Ok, so my taste in music is a little unorthodox, but hey, so is financial poetry. But the song gave me the idea for today’s poetic masterpiece titled:
Forget Johnny Rivers,
Just make a plan Stan
Retirement planning is just so boring,
There are other things you could do
Facebook, shopping, golf, TV
Just to name a few.
For some, playing cards is lots of fun,
A lot of people play bridge
But make a plan for the rest of your life?
You spend more time staring into the fridge.
A financial plan for your retirement years?
You devote more time planning vacations
But a plan to make sure you don’t go broke,
You’d prefer surgical heart ablations.
You spend more time watching infomercials,
Than planning the rest of your life.
It’s obviously more important,
To get Snuggies, a Bowflex and a Ginzu knife.
Having money to cover your lifespan?
Your thought is you’ll just play the lottery,
Of course, if that scheme doesn’t work,
It’s your choice to live life in poverty.
Take time to think hard on your future,
You’re probably going to be ‘round
Don’t listen to old Johnny Rivers,
And end up on the poor side of town.
Course there’s always another solution,
So your finances won’t fall apart,
You can always make your ends meet,
As a greeter at your local Wal Mart.
I hope you liked today’s certified financial poem and will share it with others. You can find more of Certified Financial Poetry and some other great financial videos on our blog at wwmfinancial.com.
You really need to hear the “Planning Ahead” Lolliwinks song, so I’ve provided a link in the video description below.
Thanks for tuning in and remember, “Always take the road less travelled.”
At WWM Financial’s Q1 Brunch at The Canyons in Carlsbad, Ca.
In case you were not able to attend Brunch this is a recording of Susan Taylor of Scripps Health discussing Gadgets, Gizmos and Good Health. Click on the image directly above to listen to the recording.
Listen to Susan Taylor of Scripps Health talk about all the technological advances that they’re testing in clinical trials or have already been approved by the FDA to improve your health. A gadget can be sparkly and monitor the number of steps you take each day. It may look like it’s doing a lot of things, but we Scripps won’t use it unless they see results that confirm these gadgets and gizmos actually improve your health. Susan discusses a multitude of devices that are being used for diabetes, cancer, heart disease and sleep. Some of this technology is implanted in the body. The patient never feels it, but it allows doctors to monitor patients no matter where they are anywhere in the world. The intent of this of technology is to promote better health, and help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives, at a lower cost. Some of this technology is in fact, life-saving.
If you would like to watch the video of Steve reading “Hello, Good Buy” click on the image above.
Hello, Good Buy
By Steve Wolff
The market goes down and you start to cry,
Hey don’t cha know it creates a good buy?
You liked it much higher and now it has fallen,
So strap on your boots and stop all your bawlin’.
The best time to buy is when stocks get too cheap,
This isn’t brain science, it’s not a great leap.
Which do you like, eighteen or eight?
For me I like lower, it’s the discounted rate.
Yet time after time the response is the same,
“My stocks are all falling, get me out of this game”,
It’s time to think different, your thoughts must be clear,
It’s brains over hearts, to get over the fear.
Ok, I know, there are times you should sell,
But those times should always be thought out well.
Using logic not fear, is the way it should be,
Grey matter, after all, is truly the key
With respect to the Beatles and their song long ago,
They said, “you say high,” and then “I say low,”
You follow with “why?” and I say, “you should know,”
Buy lower is how you make the most dough.
You’ve finally grasped it, you’re seeing the light,
The lesson, buy low, is getting it right,
I look in your eyes with my face all aglow,
As you say good buy, and I say hello.
Disclaimer: Always be sure to contact your financial advisor for advice on your personal portfolio.
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Steve Wolff is a Financial Advisor and Managing Partner at WWM Financial in Carlsbad California.
