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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 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 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 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 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 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”

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