If you would like to watch the video of Steve’s reading of this poem you can click on the image above or the following link. https://youtu.be/tioccVNXI5s
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 Walmart.
In the case you wanted to hear the song by the Lolliwinks that inspired me I have provided the following link for your enjoyment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrgxtdTEt2Y
Steve Wolff is a Managing Partner at WWM Financial in Carlsbad California. Steve can be reached at 760-692-5190 or Steve@WWMFinancial.com.
Watch the videoof Steve’s Reading by clicking on the following linkhttps://youtu.be/nvoj4uAwDKgor the image above.
Certified Financial Poetry
Since taxes are on our minds because Tuesday is the deadline for getting your income tax filed and since the stock market has been jostled around due to talk and tweets about tariffs these days, I am reminded of the outcome of one country’s undertaking dealing with this subject…
Today’s Certified Financial Poem is titled…
Tariffs, Taxes and War
By Steve Wolff – The Certified Financial Poet
Tariffs are nothing new,
Here’s a history lesson for you.
The American Revolution was fought,
Due to taxes the British brought.
In 1765,
the Stamp Act was derived.
And with that law set in stone,
The seeds of revolution had grown.
Taxes supporting Brits’ forces?
Their guns and ammo and horses?
From Boston to Philly they said,
These guys are nuts in the head.
Soon the Townshend Act came to be,
Taxing paper, glass, paint and tea.
That was in addition to the Sugar act,
Make no mistake, that’s a fact.
“No way,” the Colonists said,
This feeling, it quickly spread.
“These taxes are an abomination,
And we have no representation.”
But it was the Tea Act of ’73,
that was truly the real key.
The Colonies said, “No more,”
And hatched a plan from the Eastern Shore.
Let’s disguise ourselves at night,
We’re ready for an all out fight.
Board their ships and cause commotion,
Then throw their tea out in the ocean.
The Brits reacted with scurrilous rage,
But the Colonists mood they poorly gauged.
They passed the Coercive Acts bill of ’74.
And set the wheels in motion for the revolutionary war.
The act said no more governing yourselves,
Put that idea back on your shelves.
Hey Boston, your now part of the Crown,
And seriously, we don’t care if you drown.
“IT’S WAR,” said the Bostonian in its largest font
And we’re ready to fight if that’s what they want.
Your tariffs and laws, we know we don’t need ‘em.
It’s now time now for us to fight for our freedom.
Newton said that for every single action,
There’s an opposite and equal counter reaction.
That’s why a tariff can be a sticky thing,
Cause you never know what the outcome will bring.
By the way, there’s a fun song about this topic that I found called “The Boston Tea Party Song” that’s a parody of the Pharrell Williams song called “Happy.”
Here’s the link….
I hope you enjoyed today’s poem and will share it with others.
You can find more of my Certified Financial Poetry by going to WWMFinancial.com.
And remember poetry fans, “Always take the road less travelled.”
Steve Wolff is a Financial Advisor and Managing Partner at WWM Financial in Carlsbad California. Steve can be reached at 760-692-5190 or Steve@WWMFinancial.com.
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.”
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.
