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Posted on March 9, 2020March 11, 2020

Do We Stay The Course When It Looks Like Everything Is Going To Hell?

Not only is the market erratically volatile, but other news sounds just as bad. Continue reading “Do We Stay The Course When It Looks Like Everything Is Going To Hell?”

Posted on March 2, 2020March 11, 2020

The Market is Up, The Market is Down

Panic and Euphoria, it never ends. So what to do? Continue reading “The Market is Up, The Market is Down”

Posted on February 24, 2020February 25, 2020

Less than half a cent per ounce difference. Would it matter to you?

Two package sizes. Same Product. Half a cent difference in price per ounce. Would it matter to you? Continue reading “Less than half a cent per ounce difference. Would it matter to you?”

Posted on February 17, 2020February 5, 2020

When People Fear Retirement

When I encounter people who knew me when I was working, they often ask “how is retirement?” This happens Continue reading “When People Fear Retirement”

Posted on February 10, 2020February 2, 2020

Why It Pays To Check Every Medical Bill

Many words have been spoken about the state of health care in the U.S. And so it goes… Continue reading “Why It Pays To Check Every Medical Bill”

Posted on February 3, 2020March 13, 2020

When You Don’t Spend $1.00, You Save More Than $1.00

When I do something that reduces my expenses, such as saving money , I don’t think about taxes. Especially if the item is not taxable. But … Continue reading “When You Don’t Spend $1.00, You Save More Than $1.00”

Posted on January 27, 2020January 23, 2020

What Are Savings For?

Small stuff, big stuff, long term stuff?

It’s a question that all have pondered who ever put a few dollars aside. What am I saving for? What are these savings for? Continue reading “What Are Savings For?”

Posted on January 20, 2020January 5, 2020

The Four Self-Evident Truths

Some of the most important things to know in life. We know these by just being alive. Continue reading “The Four Self-Evident Truths”

Posted on January 13, 2020January 3, 2020

Saving Even Fifty Cents Is Worth The Effort!

The Story Thus Far
Two recent experiences lead me to state out loud: Saving even fifty cents is worth the effort!  Continue reading “Saving Even Fifty Cents Is Worth The Effort!”

Posted on January 6, 2020March 9, 2020

Time To Think About RMDs!

If Not Now, When?
This is it, now! The best time to think about your RMD. The old year is gone. Continue reading “Time To Think About RMDs!”

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