Katherine Druckman

GACL | Linux Journal

22 September 2008

Like many others, I am pretty exicted to see what Google and Android will bring to the table in the near-term for the mobile devices market. Tomorrow is the big Google press conference in NYC to unveil the new HTC Dream, which is the first Android-powered mobile phone on the market. Will it be an [...]

I am so glad I bought that GOOG!

31 May 2007

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those people amaze me. If you haven’t seen this already… check out a new feature on google maps that you’ll find in a few cities like NY, San Francisco, Vegas… You’ll see a new button called “street view.” Here’s my old apt in NYC: Crazy!

The plight of the almost rich…

20 March 2007

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“Millionaire” used to mean something, darnit! Being a millionaire just isn’t the same these days Not that long ago, the word “millionaire” conjured up visions of chauffeured limousines and extravagant shopping trips and elegant yachts. These days, a millionaire is more likely to be the guy or gal next door who saved carefully — and [...]

Rough Day Today…

27 February 2007

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Biggest point loss since Sept 17, 2001? Ouch… Biggest percent loss since sometime in 2003… this too shall pass… Oy!

I upgraded to Vista, but am I the only one?

23 February 2007

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From the investor’s standpoint, I think it is important to stay realistic about the impact Vista will have on related businesses. Vista Adoption: Who’s Taking The Plunge?

“Believe” in Google?

5 February 2007

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I try as hard as I can not to be a “believer” when it comes to investing, but it is so hard not to get sucked in when it comes to Google. A company like Google can be just as alluring as a charismatic person. They give just enough information to keep us interested while [...]

Retirement for Dummies

3 January 2007

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This is a good article about 401Ks and Roth IRAs. I hate that I am old enough to worry about these things… The earlier the better though! But by putting money in both a 401(k) and a Roth IRA, you’re hedging your bets. I call this strategy “tax diversification” because, like asset allocation, it prevents [...]

Investing for your grandchildren

20 December 2006

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A woman I know asked my opinion about this topic, and I think this article sums up one good route (even though it is from the UK). COPYRIGHT 2003 Financial Times Ltd. (From Aberdeen Press & Journal (UK)) I Wish to invest for my grandchildren’s future. I have read about the use of trusts, but [...]