My latest source of curiosity is how couples join their finances. I just finished a fantastic book by David Bach called Smart Couples Finish Rich. He lays out nine steps for couples to do to get ahold of their financial life. Step 1 – Learn the facts and myths about couples and money. The author… Read More »
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know I pooh poohed Real Property in 2016. It was right after my lawyer days and I still thought in legal terms (e.g. Real Property as opposed to real estate.) I find that amusing. For my lifestyle, it made sense to rent. Why it made… Read More »
That was fast. 2021 is over and it’s time to update my early retirement chart. Headline: I spent a ton of money in 2021 I’m a little embarrassed by how much I spent in 2021. To give you a little perspective, I spent ~$22,000 USD in 2020. In 2021 I spent ~$28,000. Eeek! Oh, but… Read More »
Hello friends. Yes, in response to your emails. I’m still alive. I went through a phase where I wasn’t reading so I had nothing to talk to you about. In my real life, I took up gardening. I spent a good chunk of time helping a friend organize his house and then fantasized about making… Read More »
Wow, I haven’t ventured onto this blog in a while. These are books from April 2021. I haven’t been reading because I am vaccinated and I have been socializing with other vaccinated people. It’s all quite exciting. Hello, Habits: A Minimalist’s Guide to a Better Life by Fumio Sasaki This book was super repetitive. It… Read More »
Oh, more books for you if you’re bored. I’m bored. Glimpses of Eternity: Sharing a Loved One’s Passage From This Life to the Next by Raymond Moody, MD The author is a doctor so that gives him some credibility. So many people have reported that they see things when they watch someone die, a light,… Read More »
Every few months or so, I make a wants list. It’s exactly what it sounds like. I make a list of anything I could possibly want to buy. I ask myself if this object will bring me joy, if it’s beautiful or useful, if it harms anyone else if I buy it, if it harms… Read More »
I check my comments way more often than I check my email. I only go into my email perhaps once a month, get afraid by how many emails I should answer, and then log out. But I waded through my inbox because that’s what heroes do. And I came up with more questions from you… Read More »
Hiya. 2020 is over and I’m updating my chart because that’s what I do when December 31st rolls around. I’ve kept my head buried in the sand, so I was pleasantly surprised that the pandemic hadn’t cratered the stock market. Surprised and suspicious. First the numbers. I spent $22,023.60 in 2020. That doesn’t sound like… Read More »
I’m working on my “updating my chart” post for 2020, but I don’t feel like I have anything new to say. Stock market up apparently. I’m living below my means. Investments cover expenses. Green line above red line. Blah blah blah. Anything in particular you’re interested in? How to break up with your phone: The… Read More »