The Humble Millionaire
I got stuck in a conversation at a dinner party last week with a name dropper. It was painful. I’m sure you’ve been in similar situations. Wanting to impress me, …
June 2021
the iron laws of money
Even before Covid the news was stunning of just how fragile the average American’s finances are. When a government shutdown occurred in January 2019, one report said 78% of workers …
The Two halves of life
Growing up I was heavily influenced by the ideals of the protestant work ethic. It served me well through the first half of life. So, I assumed I’d work the …
Retirement Lessons from the politician tree
I love the tree in this picture. When I first saw it, I named it the “politician tree” because it was so crooked. I hike by it often with my …
the case for a Big Travel Budget
I spent the last three weeks in the Carolinas. It was great. The picture of me is from Hilton Head, South Carolina where we stayed for a few days. We …