by Andrea James | Mar 21, 2017 | Wall Street logic
Recently, my doctor recommended that I receive a vaccine against whooping cough. “OK,” I said, my legs dangling off the exam table. After I agreed, she proceeded to try to sell me on it. Clearly, this doctor was used to being argued with. Although I tend...
by Andrea James | Feb 14, 2017 | Inspiration, Life & technology tips, Wall Street logic
Thoughtfulness on a deadline is not a strength I bring to any relationship. In fact, the birthday gift I offer my closest friends is absolving them from having to reciprocate any gifts to me on my birthday. For some people, gift-giving and anniversary-remembering is a...
by Andrea James | Jan 6, 2017 | Curiosity, Inspiration, That's Life, Wall Street logic
Starting in September, I started assisting Tesla with investor communications and therefore have been not blogging as much. For one, my days are full. (I am also still doing executive coaching.) For two, it seems fitting to write less. But I did want to share some...
by Andrea James | Aug 22, 2016 | Curiosity, How the world works, Wall Street logic
“And so God made the world and stocks and bonds.” —Geoff Dodd, my hilarious and competent Series 7 instructor. What is Wall Street? What’s the difference between a stock and a bond? Why do we even have a stock market? You are not alone if you...
by Andrea James | Aug 12, 2016 | Wall Street logic
Housework is a third and part-time job. Let’s take a second to analyze the division of labor within a family unit. There are three main jobs when it comes to running house and home with kids. Sales: Full-time work that pays the bills and brings in income for...
by Andrea James | Aug 9, 2016 | How the world works, Politics, Wall Street logic
Something fascinating is going on with negative interest rate policy: It’s having the opposite of its intended effect. A negative interest rate is a simple concept — it means that money in a bank account shrinks over time, rather than grows. It takes the...
