But thats just from a overall US/global economic perspective.

LOL I'm 29, man. 50/50 was said more in jest in light of the current global "empowerment" atmosphere for the "victimized folk".

Unfortunately, this is global.

If you did not know, Robert Kiyosaki, author of the book, "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" filed for corporate bankruptcy through one of his companies, Rich Global LLC.

I knew before a global respiratory pandemic that my chronically sick father would have a health scare.

It will make it easier for members to offer specific advice.For instance, my background is in finance – CFA, M&A and equity research with a global investment bank/major oil and gas player.

The ability to come/go on a global level. 

Then there's this: Vice President Asia - M&A, Product Development, In-house Counsel Tax and Corporate StructuringCompany NameBear StearnsDates Employed2001 – 2008 Employment Duration7 yrsLocationHong KongAcquisition and Amalgamation of Target Companies for IPO and Back door listingsPrivate Placement Strategies - Financial grooming and reconstruction of balance sheets for clients, take-overs and mergersDesign and Management of Sophisticated Financial Products, investments and MortgagesCorporate Structuring and Tax ManagementIn house Counsel - principally tax and business organizationTraining and Development of key personnel, agents and advisorsRemuneration Planning*****So in case any of you lost your asses in the last global financial meltdown, you can probably partially thank this guy and his "financial grooming and reconstruction of balance sheets".  

I'm an IT Project Manager at a global law firm.

Jeff Tumbarello one of the co-founders did a quantitive analysis of a number of debt markets both in the US and globally.