What is five years anyway? When I started to write the Weekly, I had no idea how it would end; I could barely figure out how it would begin. The …
Which Dominos Have Fallen?
“Only buy something that you’d be perfectly happy to hold if the market shut down for 10 years” – Warren Buffet Happy St. Patrick’s day! Here’s hoping for some luck …
Practical Actions We’re Taking
Greetings. In light of this unprecedented era of disease prevention, we’re all learning the rules of the game together. The closing of restaurants and schools, as well as the shutting …
This Feels Different
Intellectually, you know that what’s happening will soon pass. Emotionally, you’re anxious and maybe even downright afraid. Me too. The stock market is being pummeled. As I write this, the …
Countdown Series #2 – Thinking Back, What Is Your First Memory Of…?
In our Countdown Series, we’ve covered some of the topics that I find most interesting and important when considering how to plan a successful retirement and a lasting legacy. We …
Countdown Series #3 – Your Favorite Possession
In our journey toward some sense of financial peace and contentedness, I think it would be a shame to not talk about stuff. Not just clutter stuff like we did …
Countdown Series #4 – More Clutter, Less Clutter
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 …
