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Posted on June 3, 2019June 5, 2019

To Achieve Freedom, You Must Start Small

When starting on our journey towards financial responsibility, we may yet still be overwhelmed by Continue reading “To Achieve Freedom, You Must Start Small”

Posted on May 27, 2019June 22, 2023

The Decline and Fall of YouTube

YouTube is a great thing… BUT! Downsides are looming… Continue reading “The Decline and Fall of YouTube”

Posted on May 22, 2019June 5, 2019

What Is Your Crossover Point?

And what is a Crossover Point?
In the world of people of  personal finance, the Crossover Point is Continue reading “What Is Your Crossover Point?”

Posted on May 20, 2019May 14, 2019

It Will Fluctuate

Volatility, thy name is “Stock Market.” Trade War got your portfolio down, Continue reading “It Will Fluctuate”

Posted on May 13, 2019May 14, 2019

Join the FIRO Movement! (?)

We’ve all heard of FIRE, but what is FIRO? FIRE, of course means, Financial Independence, Retire Early. Recently it has captured the imagination of a number of people, with adherents and detractors Continue reading “Join the FIRO Movement! (?)”

Posted on May 6, 2019June 5, 2019

I’m Retired But My Money Isn’t

Now that I am retired, I realize that my money needs to keep working Continue reading “I’m Retired But My Money Isn’t”

Posted on April 29, 2019April 23, 2019

Beware Dividend Payout Ratio Over 100%

Danger, danger! When The Dividend Payout Ratio Is Over 100%, danger is afoot. Continue reading “Beware Dividend Payout Ratio Over 100%”

Posted on April 22, 2019April 23, 2019

How To Avoid Retirement Panic

I know, I’ve done it. Retiring is like jumping off a cliff on a foggy day. You can pretend you know what you are in for, but Continue reading “How To Avoid Retirement Panic”

Posted on April 15, 2019January 5, 2023

Yes, Even Ethernet Cables Can Go Bad!

Sometimes you just need to shake your head and mumble good grief!

Continue reading “Yes, Even Ethernet Cables Can Go Bad!”

Posted on April 8, 2019June 5, 2019

Should Retirees Continue To Invest?

Once a person retired, should they continue to invest additional funds? I don’t mean Continue reading “Should Retirees Continue To Invest?”

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