You’re likely well aware that United recently announced an early retirement offer called the Pilot Voluntary Separation Leave (P-VSL), but you may be struggling to determine if participating is the right decision for you and your family. The P-VSL may be an attractive offer for pilots considering an early-out, but there are many factors and […]
Dallas – July 30, 2020 – Smith Anglin Financial, LLC is pleased to announce it has been named to the 2020 edition of the Financial Times 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers. This is the seventh annual FT 300 list, produced independently by Ignites Research, a division of Money-Media, Inc., on behalf of the Financial Times. […]
With the economy sputtering, stocks going up, and coronavirus cases going one way or the other depending on where you live, these are some fairly anxious times. No, let’s not be cagey about it. These are the most anxious times since most of us have been alive, and since most of our parents have been […]
We’ve discussed how much debt is floating around out there. America’s bar tab was around $54 trillion; half of that was money owed by the federal government, and a quarter of it was credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, and other instances of consumer debt. While a smidge of the rest of it consisted of the […]
Dear Crewmember, You’re likely well aware that Delta recently announced the Voluntary Early Out Program (VEOP), but you may be struggling to determine if participating in the VEOP is the right decision for you and your family. The VEOP may be an attractive offer for pilots considering an early-out, but there are many factors and […]
Lawmakers in Washington, particularly those aligned with the Republican Party, like to talk about tax cuts. Which is why you might be hearing more birds and crickets chirping than usual around Capitol Hill. Because, with all this federal debt piling up, it’ll be a long time before another bill like the Tax Cuts and Jobs […]
Debt is piling up. That’s for sure. If the headlines are to be believed, we’re all going broke except for the bill collectors and bankruptcy lawyers. We do indeed live in a more indebted world than we ever have before; if you add up the different lines in the chart below, you’ll find liabilities totaling […]
We hope this finds you well. We’ve appreciated your patience over the last few months as we operated to a large extent remotely to ensure the safety of our staff and firm clients and in compliance with local orders and guidelines. Public health protocols and guidelines are becoming less restrictive in Dallas, so now our […]
Layoffs have become more common during the time of COVID-19, and many families are struggling with the abrupt changes to their income and lifestyle. It’s an emotional time, and the stress of it can cause you to make rash decisions, especially regarding your finances. But decisions made under duress are often not good ones, so […]
Ever notice how many business terms come from aviation? “The 30,000-foot view.” “Headwind.” “Golden parachute.” But there is one troubling term being bandied about now: bailout. When you hear it related to the airline industry, rest assured it’s in the nautical sense of the word. Passenger airlines are set to receive $25 billion in grants […]