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Posted on September 3, 2018April 10, 2023

Fear Of Retirement

It is real, it exists. It doesn’t come from the black lagoon of the Amazon, it comes from the black lagoon of one’s mind. It is fear of retirement. Continue reading “Fear Of Retirement”

Posted on August 27, 2018September 7, 2018

If You Are In Your Twenties, Do Not Save For Retirement

What could be more demotivating for a twenty-year old to hear they not use some of the money they are earning, and not have access Continue reading “If You Are In Your Twenties, Do Not Save For Retirement”

Posted on August 20, 2018September 7, 2018

I Gotta Get Me One Of Those

One recent afternoon I was in a location to overhear part of a conversation, in which the following was an element of the exchange:

A:   “Look at my new X!”
B:   “I Gotta Get Me One Of Those!” Continue reading “I Gotta Get Me One Of Those”

Posted on August 13, 2018August 13, 2018

A Bowl Of Oatmeal and a Blue Shirt

So, What Makes You Happy?
In our world of tumult and irrationality, national insults and international snubs, we Continue reading “A Bowl Of Oatmeal and a Blue Shirt”

Posted on August 6, 2018July 13, 2018

How To Find the Past and Future In The Present

In our workaday world, the past occurs Continue reading “How To Find the Past and Future In The Present”

Posted on August 1, 2018August 1, 2018

Tariff Trade Wars May Cause Domestic Price Changes

Undoubtedly, the escalating tariff trade wars will cause U.S. domestic prices to change. It’s time to think about what. Continue reading “Tariff Trade Wars May Cause Domestic Price Changes”

Posted on July 30, 2018July 31, 2018

Is Frugality Only for the Rich?

An idea that seems to have some pull recently intimated that frugality is for Continue reading “Is Frugality Only for the Rich?”

Posted on July 23, 2018July 25, 2018

Money Is A Tool, Don’t Hurt Yourself

Money is a tool. It is like all the tools in the toolbox. I have a hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, a saw, pliers, Continue reading “Money Is A Tool, Don’t Hurt Yourself”

Posted on July 16, 2018July 13, 2018

Financial Independence Is Not The Real Goal

You wouldn’t know it from reading many blogs, but Financial Independence is not the real goal. Sure, Continue reading “Financial Independence Is Not The Real Goal”

Posted on July 9, 2018May 18, 2020

Why do humans feel threatened by what others believe?

Why do humans feel threatened by what others believe?
Why humans feel threatened by what others believe.
(A question and a statement)

This has puzzled me for many Continue reading “Why do humans feel threatened by what others believe?”

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