As paranoid as this sounds, it is, unfortunately, true. OK, maybe not that guy who was helping the old lady across the street today, but there are lots of people who would love to get ahold of your cash. Computers, smartphones and the internet have done wonders for criminals. Today’s Excitement I’ve talked about how […]
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I’ve been popular lately. Amanda wants to see me. Ramon Juan Carlos feels I will be the best person to help with a business transaction. In addition, folks are watching out for my security. USPS texted me that the address was unavailable on a package. They provided me a link via text where I could
Most of my buddies are in retirement, or are getting close. We spend a lot of time chatting about how to enjoy our retirement, and how we might have planned differently. I thought it would be worthwhile to gather some of that info here. Read on to learn about preparing for retirement. What Do I
I’m Nearing Retirement. What Do I need to Know? Read More »
If you had asked me this question last week, I would have answered emphatically NO! This week, I have a better appreciation. Here’s why. My Story If you’ve read my posts, you know that finance is a hobby for me. I’ve taught classes, I read about companies on my own for fun (seriously). I like
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I had a few things running through my head this morning so I thought I’d do a quick post to let them out. This is why I started the blog in the first place. I would sit around describing in my head how mutual funds worked or how to benefit from your company’s 401k. While
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I don’t do business with National Public Data, so why should I care? Here’s why. Data Brokers National Public Data is a data broker. In the post Your Parents Need Your Help, I talked about data brokers. Data brokers gather up data about us. Much of this is publicly available on social media sites, but
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In 2020, when I retired, I found myself in the awkward position where I was old enough to retire (I thought) but too young for Medicare. While Medicare has its own complexities (read more here), it is significantly cheaper than buying your own insurance. It was a fascinating journey. Here’s what I learned. Cost Before
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Terrifying news on CNBC this morning. Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’. What Happened? Tragically, a woman died after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs. The restaurant was billed as allergen-free. The woman told the waiter of her allergies and was assured that the food
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I hate catchy titles like this, but I wanted to put together a post that captured the simple things that all of us can do that will greatly improve our financial situation over time. I emphasize over time because time is the key. Read more here. The post starts with a woman named Sylvia who
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This morning, I was reading the trailer to a new movie called Thelma. Per IMDB: When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her. Go Grandma! I’m looking forward to seeing the
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