It's hard to ignore.  I have no special expertise or experience in the financial world, although I represent or have represented may businesses in that space: banks, hedge funds, credit card companies, ATMs, and insurance businesses.  I'm struck by the challenge.

It hits us all.  With two kids in college and one on the cusp (what's the best college for snowboarding? he asks) we're debating at home about our 529 plans.

I'm struck though, by the optimism of the youth.  My college daughter calls today to ask: Dad, should I invest in alternative energy?  She makes her money working for ...   more »