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Posted on December 30, 2019December 24, 2019

Almost No One Cares About Money

Or so it seems sometimes. Let me clarify. Everyone cares about money, but few do what it takes. Continue reading “Almost No One Cares About Money”

Posted on December 23, 2019December 24, 2019

Is Less More? Is No Yes?

No Means Yes in the road towards Financial Independence. What do I mean by that “No Means Yes” stuff? Continue reading “Is Less More? Is No Yes?”

Posted on December 16, 2019January 5, 2023

Confirmed: Corporate Insiders Exploit Share Buybacks

It’s true. Corporate insiders exploit company share buyback programs. Continue reading “Confirmed: Corporate Insiders Exploit Share Buybacks”

Posted on December 9, 2019November 26, 2019

Everyone Starts At The Beginning

Where else? Of course, many want to jump-start immediately to success, but that is unrealistic. Continue reading “Everyone Starts At The Beginning”

Posted on December 2, 2019November 22, 2019

Governments are Fearsome Things; Governments are Fearful Things

It runs both ways. Governments are to be feared, and governments are fearful. Let me explain. Continue reading “Governments are Fearsome Things; Governments are Fearful Things”

Posted on November 25, 2019November 14, 2019

Two Years Now. Smile If You Dare is Two Years Old.

To nurture a blog and post every week, for two years… that’s not nothing… Continue reading “Two Years Now. Smile If You Dare is Two Years Old.”

Posted on November 18, 2019November 13, 2019

What Is The Purpose of Money?

At first it might sound like a weird question. But consider it!  Continue reading “What Is The Purpose of Money?”

Posted on November 11, 2019November 6, 2019

Why I Write About Attitude And Finances

A reader writes:

Q. You first purported to be a site about frugality and about retirement, but many of your posts are about attitude and thinking. What gives? Continue reading “Why I Write About Attitude And Finances”

Posted on November 4, 2019November 14, 2019

Prepare for Retirement: Pay Off The Mortgage

Get Ready. It helps to be prepared. Before you retire, Continue reading “Prepare for Retirement: Pay Off The Mortgage”

Posted on October 28, 2019August 10, 2019

Simple But Not Easy

What’s the difference? And why are Continue reading “Simple But Not Easy”

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