'Twas the Friday Before Christmas

Interest rates, they are rising, that’s bad for debt.

Credit card rates have risen, up payments have crept.

You needn’t be worried, you’re wildly rich.

If you were a bond, you’d rate trip-A from Fitch,

Ne’er have you owed but a dime in your life,

We manage your money, we keep you from strife.

But what about bitcoin, about FTX I have heard,

I’m told crypto is great, so says a little bird.

Prudent investors assume a risk that is slight,

Things you don’t understand, backsides they will bite.

We can try a little, if you want just a taste,

But don’t bet the farm, there’s no money to waste.

One more worry, of which I would like to be rid,

It’s been three long years, are we done with COVID?

You want an answer to quell all your fear,

The virus is still with us, but good news is near,

Medicine has advanced at a very fast pace,

We make new vaccines, we are winning the race.

You have calmed me down, my fears I can lose,

Now it’s my turn, to share some very good news,

The Powerball winner, wonder who it might be?

I’m now pleased to tell you, that person is me.

Being $2 billion richer was quite a surprise,

My husband and I, we doubted our eyes.

If we handle it ourselves, we might be a wreck.

We want you to invest it, so here is the check.

She put on her coat and then slipped out of sight,

I’ll have a great Christmas, so I’ll call it a night.

Bryce Sanders is president of Perceptive Business Solutions Inc. He provides HNW client acquisition training for the financial services industry. His book, “Captivating the Wealthy Investor” is available on Amazon.