It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Google

By Mark Nestmann

Nestmann.com

November 8, 2018

  It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Google

      A few months ago, the Verge leaked a training video from Google. The video, obviously not intended for public distribution, described the data produced by a girl on her cell phone – all snatched up by Google without her awareness.

That data, according to the video, “describes our actions, decisions,…

No, the PATRIOT Act Didn’t Really Expire

By Mark Nestmann

Nestmann.com

December 16, 2015

  No, the PATRIOT Act Didn’t Really Expire

    A few days ago, I was speaking to a client who informed me that “the PATRIOT Act expired last week.” She went on to tell me that as a result, she now felt her electronic communications were safe from warrantless government surveillance.

My client, who I’ll call “Debby,” wasn’t correct in saying that…

By Mark Nestmann Do you distrust the banking system? Prefer to do business in cash? Complain about the encroachment of Big Brother into every facet of your life? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’d better watch out. You’re a “person of interest” – and a growing number of busine...

A Sneaky Way to Grab Your Retirement Savings

By Mark Nestmann

Nestmann.com

August 6, 2015

  A Sneaky Way to Grab Your Retirement Savings

    With an $18 trillion debt and $97 trillion or so in unfunded liabilities, Uncle Sam is anything but flush with money. So Congress and President Obama are looking for ways to stem the flow of red ink. And your retirement or pension plan is square in their sights.

No, Congress isn’t going to confiscate…