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“We must believe in luck. For how else can we explain the success of those we don’t like?” - Jean Cocteau
f you won the lottery, it’s unlikely anyone would say, “You must have worked really hard for the $524 million you just won.” Instead, you’d probably hear, “You are one lucky dude/gal.” Long before “lucky charms” were more commonly associated with a marshmallowladen cereal featuring a spunky leprechaun on the box, mankind has believed and put much stock in the idea of luck. Perhaps it was a way to give meaning to terrible events that people couldn’t comprehend. Perhaps it really was a way to explain the success of their enemies, as Jean Cocteau said. Or perhaps it was just easier to believe that you could give over control to some higher power to handle your affairs than having to put in some blood, sweat and tears to get what you want. Whatever your views on luck happen to be, you’ve definitely heard of it. So Snippetz decided to investigate a little more about this ambiguous idea called “luck.”
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tributed to the Roman goddess Fortuna. In Greek mythology, she is the goddess Tyche. Both societies believed that their respective goddess of luck could bring both good and bad luck. Sometimes she was represented as blind or blindfolded, apparently alluding to the unbiased, unpredictable nature of luck.
IS IT LUCK? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines luck as “a force that brings good fortune or adversity; the events or circumstances that operate for or against an individual.” Others have described it as fortune, either good or bad, that occurs beyond your control, without regard for your intention, will or desired result.
The descriptive sense of luck is just as it sounds: a form of luck used to describe events after the fact that seem either unlikely or improbable. These events can be good or bad. Luck can also be linked to explanations of faith, such as the aforementioned belief in a goddess that controls luck or the basis for superstition.
There are many differing ideas about the types of luck that exist. One theory describes it in three senses: constitutional luck, circumstantial luck and ignorance luck.
UNLUCKY SUPERSTITIONS AND BAD OMENS
• Constitutional: luck with factors that can’t be changed, such as where you were born or what your genetic makeup looks like
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• Circumstantial: luck with factors that are haphazardly occurring, such as an accident or epidemic
The idea of luck is so fluid that it seems people can attribute just about every event in their life to one form of luck from some theory or another. Perhaps that’s reason for the very wide variety of superstitions about both good and bad luck. We’ll start with the bad luck omens or superstitions.
• Ignorance: luck with factors that you don’t know about and examples of which can only be seen in hindsight
DISCLAIMER: the following superstitions are just that – superstitions – and are not meant to be a suggestion or indication of anything one can expect from the future. Please take ALL of the good and bad items in these lists with a grain of salt!
Others have separated luck into two categories: prescriptive and descriptive. Supernatural forces, like gods or spirits, control luck in the prescriptive sense, weaving events so that they occur in a specific way, much like fate. This is the type of luck that people who “don’t believe in luck” usually mean.
Here’s a sample of instances that are said to be bad omens or indicate bad luck:
The prescriptive form of luck was a popular belief in ancient times, often being at-
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• Refusing a kiss under the mistletoe • Walking under a ladder (don’t worry; if you mistakenly do this, you can reverse the effects by crossing your fingers and spitting three times through the ladder’s rungs…phew!) • Cutting your nails on a Friday • Sleeping or singing at the table
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OUT WITH THE BAD AND IN WITH THE GOOD!
Luck... Continued from Page 2 • Having a goldfish in the house (looks like just about every elementary school child is not looking at a lucky future) •
Dropping a dishcloth
• Putting your left foot down first when getting out of bed
Now you wouldn’t think we’d leave you with just bad things to contemplate, do you? Following are some of the array of good luck omens and charms:
Some other bad omens are based more in ancient belief or based on some particular event. For instance, putting your hat on your bed is considered bad luck. It is said that in ancient times, people believed that evil spirits lived in your head and putting your hat on the bed invited those spirits to haunt the person who sleeps there. Another superstition claims that putting new shoes on the table is bad luck. The origins of this superstition is said to have originated in the traditions of mining communities. When a miner died while working in the mines, the other workers supposedly brought his boots back and placed them on the table at his home. Naturally, this lead to the connection of the shoes on the table and bad luck.
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• Rabbit’s foot (again, not quite so lucky for the rabbit that provided it) • A chimney sweep (anyone want to bet that chimney
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• A coin in a new wallet, purse or jacket will bring good luck.
• Axe (should we ask Lizzie Borden’s family about this one?) •
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As with bad luck superstitions, good luck ones are often based in ancient belief or in response to a particular event. The Greeks and Romans, for example, believed a key represented the power to unlock the door that would allow their prayers to reach the gods. Other superstitions give good luck charms the ability to ward off unwanted things. A sapphire is said to ward off spiders. In Italy, it is said that you can ward off the effects of the “evil eye” using the “devil’s horn,” which is a fist with the index and little fingers extended.
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HOW DO YOU EXPRESS ANGER? By Dr. Ron Ross
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raffic jams, rude customers, unkind co-workers, critical employers, ungrateful children, an insensitive mate all can make us mad; some with very little effort. How you express your anger will determine whether these important relationships will bloom or wilt, strengthen or weaken?
What is your favorite way to express anger? There are six common ways to express anger: BLOW OUT, STRIKE OUT, FAKE OUT, SNUFF OUT, PULL OUT and SPEAK OUT. I will discuss two this week (BLOW OUT and STRIKE OUT), three next week (FAKE OUT, SNUFF OUT, AND PULL OUT), then
the third week I will discuss positive avoid being with you for any length of ways to express this negative emotion. time. Speaking from personal experience I can tell you this: Your BLOW BLOW OUT! Most people call this OUT problem is not everyone else’s losing your temper. For many years this problem it’s yours. was my preferred method of expressing discontent with people and situa- What to do about it? Get control of tions. I would explode by screaming at your temper. You’re an adult now; you everyone and everything nearby and all no longer have to act like a three-yearwithout a moments warning. The bad old. news was it was ugly; the good news was it was brief. After the storm passed STRIKE OUT! Some people become by, the calm set in but like a tornado, aggressive when they are angry. Road it damaged only those that were in my rage is the result of STRIKE OUT anpath. ger. Someone cuts you off in traffic and BANG, your hands grip the steering If you use BLOW OUT to express your wheel until your knuckles turn white, anger you have already done and said you start cursing heaven and earth some pretty stupid things; many that while you blare your horn with the sinhave had long-term negative impacts gular intention of teaching that so-andon the people you know and love the so what driving is all about. most. This kind of belligerent anger comes Know this: everyone around you is from the presupposition that you are afraid of you. They do not want to see always right and everyone else is an you explode and will do what they can idiot. You think you should always get to keep it from happening, including what you want and you’ll stomp on taking advantage of every chance to anyone who gets in your way. And in
Next week we’ll take on the other three favorite ways people express their anger. Will you join me then? If not, I’m liable to get really mad, blow my top, kick the cat, punch the wall and blame you for your inability to comprehend how great a writer I am. Ooooops, there I go again, proving the point it’s much easier to preach a sermon than it is to live one. See you next week. I promise to be nice. Really … I promise.
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very week, I continue to ramble about nonsense that you can’t read about anywhere else. Why can’t you read about it elsewhere? Well, there are two possible reasons. The first is that most newspapers and networks focus on negative stories and ignore the real interesting pieces (like the ones I humbly provide weekly). The second is that no other person would possibly waste their time on such nonsense. For the sake of this article – let’s call it the first. This week, I’m going to tell you something you probably already know - Iceland is very different from America; and several other western civilizations. In our gracious land, children and adults alike have totally bizarre names. Celebrity’s children are the best examples of such wacky names. Names like Kal-El (Son of Nicholas Cage), Pilot Inspektor (Son of Jason Lee), Apple (Daughter of Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow), or Dweezil, Ahmit, Moon, and Diva (The four children of Frank Zappa) are all great examples. While we may laugh and even cringe at some of these unique names, we also accept them. Whatever the name is, we acknowledge it. We call them by it. We get over it. Apparently, in Iceland, it doesn’t work like that. A teen girl recently overcame the struggle of an abnormal name by storming through the legal system. Icelandic teen Blaer Bjarkardottir wasn’t allowed to go by “Blaer for the first 15-years of her life. Why? Simple because the Icelandic Nam-
ing Committee had officially ruled Blaer a man’s name. Because of this, they reassigned the young lady to be called Girl; a simple name, sure, but not exactly flattering. While “Girl” serves well as a girl’s name, it doesn’t have a lot of personality. I mean, there are several men named Guy, but Girl doesn’t quite roll off the tongue as well. The reasoning for these abnormal laws, I believe, is so that they can protect children from having names that could possibly prevent them from being treated equally in society. America has some similar laws, in fact. Of course they’re not nearly as strict, but our nation does ban naming a newborn a number or symbol. A quote from the Icelandic court states that names must be, “adaptable to the structure of the Icelandic language and spelling conventions” as well as, “not cause the bearer embarrassment” They add, “Girls should be given a female name, and boys should be given male names”. Even so, Blaer– I mean, Girl, decided to fight the system. Her mother brought the case before the Icelandic courts, citing that “Blaer” was a perfectly acceptable Icelandic female name, and that her daughter should not be forced to be called Girl; which is actually a more humiliating title. Also, it was noted that the name Blaer was used for a female in a novel by Icelandic Nobel Prize-winning author Halldor Laxness. The case was brought to the court in the city of Reykjavik. Late last week, they ruled that Girl be allowed to legally use her real name, Blaer. The teen seemed thrilled saying she was, “very happy”, and that she would, “Finally… have the name Blaer on my passport”. Thus concludes this week’s ridiculous, yet underreported story. I’d like to give a shout-out to Blaer; you go girl! (pun, intended). It should be noted, in Icelandic the name Blaer translates to “Breeze”.
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MOCKAMOLE I love this version of guacamole because it has all the flavors of the dish with half the calories! 1 (15 ounce) can white beans (cannellini) or chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro or parsley 2 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach leaves 1/4 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Maui) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cumin 1 large ripe avocado, halved and pitted 1 cup mild to hot chunky salsa Baked tortilla chips or fresh-cut vegetables 1. In food processor with knife blade attached, puree beans and 1 tablespoon lime juice until smooth. Transfer to medium bowl. In same processor, place the cilantro or parsley, spinach, onion, salt, pepper and cumin. Pulse until smooth and thick. Scrape into a bowl. 2. Cut the avocado in half. With a spoon, scoop avocado from the peel into the bowl with the bean mixture. Mash the avocado with a fork until mixture is blended, with some chunks remaining. Gently stir in the salsa to combine with the bean mixture. 3. Serve immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate up to 1 hour. Serve with chips or vegetables.
SLOW COOKER BEEF AND BEAN ENCHILADAS This simple version of traditional Mexican enchiladas has been adapted for a slow-cooker. I like serving it on top of a crisp salad to keep it a little lighter and to make it a dish that guests can serve themselves. 2 pounds ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1 (15-ounce) can pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (10-ounce) can mild or hot, diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 1 can (2 1/4-ounce) sliced ripe olives, drained 4 (8-inch) flour or whole-wheat tortillas 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend, plus more for sprinkling 1 (16-ounce) package iceberg and salad greens mix 4 plum or Roma tomatoes, chopped 3 tablespoons apple cider or balsamic vinegar 1 cup light sour cream Minced fresh green onions, white and green parts, roots removed and discarded (optional), for garnish 1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, onion, chili powder, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce until meat is no longer pink, about 8 minutes, stirring to combine. Stir in the beans, tomatoes and chilies, and the olives. Turn off the heat. 2. Spray the slow cooker with nonstick spray. Place 1 tortilla in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add about 1 2/3 cups meat mixture and top with 1/4 cup cheese. Repeat layering three times using remaining meat mixture and cheese, finishing with cheese (similar to layering lasagna). 3. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, until heated through. Place salad greens and the tomatoes in a bowl and toss with the apple cider or balsamic vinegar. Place a serving of the salad in individual bowls or plates. 4. Using a large serving spoon, scoop up a portion of the tortilla mixture from the slow cooker. Place a scoop of the bean and beef mixture on top of the salad. Place a tablespoon of the sour cream on top and sprinkle with green onions and a little Cheddar cheese (if desired). Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6.
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1. Who was the last Milwaukee Brewers pitcher before Zack Greinke in 2011 to finish with a record at least 10 games above .500? 2. In 2012, Jordan Schafer tied a Houston Astros record for longest streak of getting on base to start a season (25 games). Who else holds the mark? 3. Entering the 2012 postseason, who held the NFL career playoff record for grabbing the most interceptions (nine)? 4. Patrick Ewing is Georgetown men’s basketball’s all-time leader in rebounds and blocked shots. Who is the school’s all-time leader in points scored? 5. How many times have the Los Angeles Kings swept an opponent in a seven-game NHL playoff series? 6. In 2012, San Jose striker Chris Wondolowski tied an MLS record for most goals in a season (27). Who else holds the record? 7. Who was the first boxer to win titles from major and minor sanctioning bodies in seven divisions?
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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What does it mean to be polydactyl? 2. TELEVISION: What TV series produced a spin-off series called “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C”? 3. U.S. STATES: Which state has only one syllable in its name? 4. MUSIC: What did singer Art Garfunkel do for a living earlier in his career? 5. GEOGRAPHY: What U.S. city is nicknamed “Beantown”? 6. LITERATURE: In Greek tragedy, what does the tragic hero need to possess in order for the story to unfold properly? 7. GEOLOGY: What kind of rock can float? 8. ENGINEERING: What is a girder? 9. MEASUREMENTS: How long is a fortnight?
1. Who wrote and released “Sunshine Superman”? Name the other superhero mentioned in the song. 2. Name the group that wrote and released “Walk This Way.” 3. Who sang “Roses Are Red (My Love)”? 4. Which group wrote and released “I’m Not in Love”? 5. Identify the song that contains this lyric: “There is so much at stake, Seems our freedom’s up against the ropes.” (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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New DVD Releases for Week of February 4, 2013 PICKS OF THE WEEK “Flight” (R) -- It starts off like a thriller. Denzel Washington plays Whip Whitaker, an airline pilot who pulls off an amazing emergency landing, saving the lives of almost everyone on board the plane. There’s tension, visual effects, heroism. The whole situation is flipped upside down when Whip’s toxicology report comes back -- he was drunk in the cockpit. The man of the hour could face life in prison and a public
shaming by the media. Washington is absolutely the pilot of this film. His performance carries the dramatic weight and maneuvers through tone shifts. There are some predictable points as the story gets into the drama of his addiction, but the story holds together. It’s a real-world drama with a strong leading performance and nothing holding it back. “Here Comes the Boom” (PG) -- Scott Voss (Kevin James of “King of Queens”) is a lazy high-school teacher. When the music program at his school (and the music teacher, an adorably aged Henry Winkler) is threatened by budget cuts, Scott takes the next logical step for an overweight, 42year-old educator -- he’ll win the money by winning mixed martial arts fights. The movie is lazier than James’ character, and as lazy as the premise suggests. Take an inoffensive funny fat guy and put him in a job where he’s out of place. Done. Kevin
James comes off like a really nice guy, but that’s not enough to carry the comedy. Unfortunately, it’s just not that funny watching him get knocked around by men in much better shape. “Alex Cross” (PG-13) -- For once, Tyler Perry is in a movie he didn’t write, direct, produce and cater, and it’s actually worse than his usual. The movie is based on a James Patterson novel about the origins of Alex Cross, a homicide detective who has been portrayed by Morgan Freeman in previous films. It’s a thriller so conventional that it becomes ridiculous. Our hero (Perry) is unquestionably moral, a church-going family man pitted against a serial killer (Matthew Fox) who’s all about torturing women. It’s not the psychological thriller it thinks it is. “Celeste and Jesse Forever” (R) -- Highschool sweethearts who married young, Ce-
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leste and Jesse find their relationship stale as they enter their 30s. Celeste arranges for a separation and divorce, and Jesse goes along with it. It’s obvious they still have feelings for each other. But just when things are about to be mended, Jesse starts dating somebody else to make Celeste jealous. A back-and-forth ensues. A good rental if you want a different kind of romcom that’s still cute and digestible.
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was discovered that dated back 1,700 years -- and it was still edible. • If you’re like the average person, the hair on your head takes two to three months to grow 1 inch.
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• It was German-born theoretical physicist (and sometime philosopher) Albert Einstein who made the following sage observation: “An empty stomach is not a good political adviser.” • According to research conducted at Rutgers University, graduate students who are studying business are more likely to cheat than students in any other field of study. • You’ve almost certainly heard of Supreme Court Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first black American to serve as such. You might not know, though, that he was known to call a court recess at 1 p.m. so he could watch the soap opera “Days of Our Lives.” • Cheese has been around for a long time, and it can last longer than you may think. In Ireland 25 years ago, a hunk of cheese
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• At the 1904 World’s Fair in Saint Louis, it was particularly hot. An ice-cream vendor was doing so much business that he ran out of the cups in which he was serving the ice cream. He looked to the other foodsellers to see if they had any spare containers that would be useful, but he had no luck. Finally, desperate not to lose any more business, he bought some waffles from a nearby vendor and wrapped one around each scoop of ice cream as he sold it. The result was even more popular than ice-cream in a cup, and thus the ice cream cone was born. • The most common surname in Germany is Schultz. *** Thought for the Day: “Life is hard. After all, it kills you.” -- Katharine Hepburn (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It should be easier to assess the facts you’ll need to make an important decision. But don’t commit if you still have doubts. There could be more you need to know.
1. To be born with extra toes or fingers 2. “The Andy Griffith Show” 3. Maine 4. He was a math teacher. 5. Boston 6. Hamartia, or a fatal flaw 7. Pumice 8. A beam, usually made of steel 9. Two weeks 10. King Henry VIII
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel bolder as each new success falls into place. But caution is still advised through the end of the week. Until then, a step-by-step approach is best.
SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Chris Bosio was 16-6 in 1992.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That cooperation you request could come at too high a price. Since few can beat the Bovine at being clever and resourceful, why not see what you can do on your own?
2. Denis Menke, in 1969. 3. Ronnie Lott, Bill Simpson and Charlie Waters. 4. Eric “Sleepy” Floyd, with 2,304 points. 5. Once -- they swept St. Louis in 2012. 6. Roy Lassiter had 27 goals for Tampa Bay in 1996. 7. Hector “Macho” Camacho won his seventh in 2001.
FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. Donovan. The psychedelic pop song was a No. 1 hit in 1966. The other superhero mentioned is Green Lantern. 2. Aerosmith, in 1975. Legend says the song was written after the band saw “Young Frankenstein,” the Mel Brooks film. Run-DMC picked up the song in 1986 for their “Raising Hell” album. 3. Bobby Vinton, in 1962. As with a number of similar love songs of the era, an answer song was written called “Long As the Rose Is Red,” sung by Florraine Darlin. 4. 10cc, in 1975. As written, the song had a bossa nova rhythm. Instead, they slowed the tempo and used voices in multi-track overdubs, repeated for all 16 tracks. 5. “Burning Heart” by Survivor in 1985. Jimi Jamison performed the song in the “Rocky IV” film starring Sylvester Stallone.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Aspects favor a quieter time spent getting closer to the people who are especially important to you. There’s always much more to learn and appreciate about each other. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The concerned Crab will act to resolve workplace misunderstandings before they get out of hand and cause more-serious problems. Coworkers rally to support your efforts. LEO (July 23 to August 22) What the Big Cat might see as a disturbing act of disloyalty might just be a failure of communication on both sides. Take time for mediation rather than confrontation. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Be more patient with those who seem unwilling to accept your version of what’s right. The fact is, there’s a lot more to learn on all sides of this issue.
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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your excitement level remains high as you continue working on that new project. Expect some setbacks. But on the whole, all will move pretty much on schedule. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It might be wise to be more prudent with expenses right now. But your financial situation should soon clear up, and you could be back shopping, happily as ever. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might prefer sticking with your current schedule. But some newly emerging information could persuade you to consider a change. Keep an open mind. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might want to reject a suggested change. But it could be wise to go with the flow, at least for a while. You can always return to your first plan if you like. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You’re bolstered by both the practical and poetic sides of your nature as you maneuver through some unsettled emotional situations. Things ease up by week’s end. BORN THIS WEEK: People reach out to your generosity and wisdom, and consider you a trusted and treasured friend.
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• Find $10 in each of 10 categories per month. Shave $10 off the grocery bill. Rent a movie instead of going to a theater. Use the library instead of buying books. Turn down the thermostat one degree F. Take your morning coffee from home instead of stopping on the way to work.
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• Change your habits. Don’t automatically buy weekly lottery tickets. Read newspapers online. • Declutter, especially if you have a rented storage space. You’ll save the monthly fee, and if you sell the extra items, you can pocket that money, too. • Get comparisons on all your insurance policies -- auto, home, life. Ask about discounts for combining policies or good driving. • Check your bank statement for avoidable fees. Get enough cash so you don’t have to use non-network ATMS. If fees are not negotiable for other bank services, consider changing banks. • Turn your skills into cash. Not everyone knows what you do, and others might pay for your abilities. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ment, with its promise to fill all our needs, generally brings us no closer to achieving our goals and often pushes those goals ever farther away. What’s needed is not the perfect investment, but simply good investments that can create the kind of returns that we will need to achieve our goals.
hat’s the purpose of investing? Is it to get rich – to make as much as you can? Can it be to have your fair share, at least as much as the other guy? Or, maybe, is it so you never have to work, again? If you think about it those reasons sound more like descriptions for greed, envy and sloth than a celebration of God’s gifts in our lives. For those who chase wealth without an understanding of its purpose, very seldom will they find their efforts rewarded. So what is the purpose of investing?
Rarely is there a single investment that can do it all. It could happen but, it most often it is better to build a welldesigned portfolio from a variety of investments.
As Joseph once told the Pharaoh, the purpose is for the accumulation and preservation from today’s treasure to provide for future needs. Now I do not know what your future needs are, but I do know that those days are coming and the decisions you make today will determine your success or your failure.
A well-designed portfolio will not guarantee your financial success. There are risks, but a portfolio, of very different investments, designed to your needs and attitudes, can reduce those risks and increase your likelihood for success.
Successful investing starts with the recognition and acceptance of your future needs and wants. When you know what it is you want and are willing to work for, you can determine the cost. When you know the cost, you can create a plan. From that plan you can establish the parameters for your investing. When you know what is expected from your investments you can create a portfolio based upon those expectations. Successful investing is not about the quest for the perfect investment. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, gold, commodities and all the rest are just tools. They are the tools that we use to build our dreams, not an end in themselves. Seeking a perfect invest-
Well-designed portfolios share a commonality. They provide for a degree of safety and preserve the purchasing power lost to inflation. They produce a real rate of return after taxes and inflation and they have the potential to generate the growth and income needed to achieve specific goals.
What’s the purpose of investing? To make dreams come true. “With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.” Proverbs 8:18
Chuck Maher is a Certified Financial PlannerTM practitioner specializing in Christian values based financial planning and investing. He can be reached at chuck@chuckmahercfp.com, locally at (719) 481-0549. Securities offered through and supervised by Wilbanks Securities, Inc. Member FINRA SIPC 4334 NW Expressway, Suite 222 Oklahoma City, OK 73116-1515 (405)842-0202 Fee Based through Wilbanks Securities Advisory
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After all that, only the portion that exceeds 7.5% of your income is deductible. So, if you make $50,000 the first $3,750 cannot be deducted. And, if you use HSA funds or medical savings accounts to pay your bills, the tax benefit has already been taken (no double dipping). Can you use your IRA to pay for medical bills? The answer is Yes and No. If you use your IRA to pay for medical expenses, you will pay a penalty on the 7.5% equivalent. Here’s an exampleLet’s say you had an income of $100,000 and you also had $25,000 in medical ex-
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