Welcome to the end of the week and another edition of Happy Hour! Just sit back, relax, and enjoy your end of the week roundup of all things interesting in the land of money.
The Beatles
There was a great article last week in Bloomberg about the Beatles Vs. the Taxman. It recalls their rise to fame and the terrible financial deals along the way. And the constant battle to avoid the taxman.
In a world where musicians and bands are their own business, making more off their image than their music, it’s interesting to see where it all started and how far it’s come. And it makes you wonder how it would play out if the Beatles were just getting started now. Continue Reading…

I fully believe anyone can become a do it yourself investor. That you can make educated investment decisions over the course of your life. I also believe that most people need a financial advisor too. Here’s why?
Did you know, you don’t have to join in the last-minute rush to file your taxes? There is an easy way to file an automatic tax extension that gives you an extra six months to file your return.
When people refer to stocks, its almost always common stock they are discussing. But it’s not the only type of stock you can own. Preferred stock is the other possibility and it’s popular with income investors.
Once again, Europe has taken the center stage in the global economy. This has become an annual rite of passage.