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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 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?”

Posted on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019

Dividends Are Not Always a Good Thing. Sometimes They Are Risky.

Everyone loves dividends, right? Get money by just owning a stock. Seems just peachy. But there are pitfalls to be aware of…. Continue reading “Dividends Are Not Always a Good Thing. Sometimes They Are Risky.”

Posted on January 21, 2019January 1, 2019

RMD Recommendation Change

I have changed my opinion. Continue reading “RMD Recommendation Change”

Posted on December 31, 2018December 28, 2018

Always the Casino, Sometimes the Roller Coaster

Why I Avoid Roller Coasters
As a child, it was a rare occasion when I would be taken Continue reading “Always the Casino, Sometimes the Roller Coaster”

Posted on November 19, 2018April 20, 2025

One Year!

It’s been a year since last year, and we have all Continue reading “One Year!”

Posted on October 29, 2018October 30, 2018

How Much Time Is Needed To Deal With Money?

Based on what you might encounter in the media, it looks like Continue reading “How Much Time Is Needed To Deal With Money?”

Posted on October 15, 2018September 25, 2018

Transfer Agents Lose Their Luster

For a long time, buying securities through a company’s transfer agent was Continue reading “Transfer Agents Lose Their Luster”

Posted on October 8, 2018September 25, 2018

Is Investing a Zero Sum Game?

There are many opinions about whether investing is a zero sum game. But what does what does “Zero Sum” mean? Continue reading “Is Investing a Zero Sum Game?”

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