The Importance of Financial Independence
My wife and I are financially independent. We live in an average home, in an average town, and we take […]
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What’s a Brokerage Account and How Do I Get One?
Even if we don’t plan to invest we should have a brokerage account. We’ll talk about why in a sec.
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Using Investments to Offset Inflation and the High Cost of everything
Prices are high. No kidding! According to our friends at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Inflation is up 3.3% over
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Just Do It
Hit Sell. I did, back in March 2024. But let’s look at the whole story. Nike Nike is an American
What is Wealth? How Much is Enough?
Deep thoughts for a Sunday? But important. At what point can we stop worrying about money? This is important because
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Step By Step Guide To Covered Call Options
I had lunch with a friend today and we discussed my posts on covered call options. I realized that while
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Everything You Need to Know About Buying Bluetooth Speakers
OK…Not everything but I’ve just done quite a bit of research and tested a few different speakers and here’s what
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Investing Lessons April 2026
Investing is a hobby for me. I’m retired and I’ve got lots of time. Why not? 2026 has been a
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What are Private Equity and Private Credit and Do I Need Some?
While some of us invest in individual stocks and bonds, most regular folks invest our capital in various types of
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I’ve Had It With Congress
And I hope you have too. I wanted to fact check myself a bit on this post, because while I
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7 Month Check-In on Energy
Back on August 25, 2025, exactly 7 months ago today, I got a bee in my bonnet about energy stocks.
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Is a 401k Loan a Good Idea?
Many 401k plans offer loans. Check with your plan. It may be one of the features. Today we’ll take a
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Choosing A New Vehicle
I was reading my post on Car Buying yesterday. I was quite impressed with my advice, but I realized I
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Always Get a Second Estimate
Whether it’s home repair, auto repair, or some other service, it’s important to validate the estimates that repair folks provide.
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AI – Friend or Foe?
I have been using AI quite a bit. I’m not one of the cool kids doing vibe coding. I’m not
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