A very wise financier—Jim Cramer-endorsed, in fact—once made an appeal. That his flock would give private flying a chance. You see, prior to becoming the greatest mind on Wall Street, he was a pro ballplayer, and enjoyed the luxury of sailing the skies sans unwashed masses rubbing up against him. After he retired, he was forced to endure the commercial flights in which he actually had to coexist in the same airspace as these people. He decided then and there that travel by private jet was the only way to go. Once he did it, he loved it and swore he’d never go back to flying a commercial tube. He warned people to not get all huffy and think “big time baseball player, enjoying his private plane,” to take a breather, and to realize he was only trying to help. A private plane is expensive, but it may be worth your while. At least, it’s an option that you may want to consider, he said. You ought to just give it a try. And if taking a private jet, is not your thing. Well, that’s OK. Today this wise financier’s brother from another mother makes a similar plea. Continue reading »