Clutter, clutter, clutter. You know I can’t stand it. If you can’t stand it, you’re probably married to someone who doesn’t mind it. If you don’t mind clutter, then you’re …
Countdown Series #5 – The Four Day Week
In our continuation of the Countdown Series, I’m speaking again to the aspiring retiree, but you may wish to read on even if you’re already retired. The focus that this …
Countdown Series #6 – When Paychecks End
If you’re a regular reader of the Weekly, you may recall that I discussed here that the five-year anniversary of the Weekly is nearing. Well, it’s almost here. And while I’ll use …
Tasty Treat
Tastes change as we get old(er). I remember as a kid, my grandma would serve us vanilla ice cream with malted milk powder sprinkled on top as dessert. You’d get …
Returns Risk Returns
Retirement can be an amazing time in a person’s life (or so I’m told). Waking up each day with the opportunity to live out your agenda rather than someone else’s …
Congress Just Passed the SECURE Act – A Pretty Big Deal For IRA Owners
Happy New Year! Well, 2020 has started off with a bang if you’re the owner of an IRA. On December 19th, Congress passed a spending bill that includes seismic changes …
Relationship Referee to the Rescue
When GPS first hit the scene, you know, that voice in the car that tells you where and when to turn, relationships were changed forever. No longer were spouses engaging …
The Breakeven Analysis: Becoming a Cowboy
Predicting the future is hard. When I was a kid, I was going to grow up to be either the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys or a semi-truck driver. It …
The Great Decluttering
For everything there is a season. For many of you, it’s time to declutter. Nobody is forcing you to declutter, but you’re probably feeling that desire on some level. Looking …
Back To The Basics: Having a Budget vs. Budgeting
One of the most critical – and often overlooked – aspects of planning a successful retirement is the estimating of expenses during retirement. The ability to project what your lifestyle …