We all want to know how to invest smartly. But how? One way to look at investing is to compare the known versus the unknown. Here's what I mean. Years ago, my wife and I went to a home and garden show. A vendor that was selling carpet cleaning products caught our … [Read more...] about Recognizable Stocks vs. Unknown Stocks: Investing Smartly
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Reviving Retro Fashion & the 60/40 Portfolio
A Blast from the Past! Reviving retro fashion trends is popular but could reviving the past trend of the 60/40 portfolio be on the comeback too? I used to have bell-bottom pants. How about you? I remember being fourteen and getting bell-bottom pants and platform shoes for … [Read more...] about Reviving Retro Fashion & the 60/40 Portfolio
Being An Accidental Retiree
Discover Your Retirement Identity Being an accidental retiree is one of the most uncomfortable situations I have ever been in. But now I am not. So, what is an accidental retiree? It's a person that retired earlier than expected due to health problems. Nothing is so … [Read more...] about Being An Accidental Retiree
More complicated than it needs to be?
Let's ask Mr. Owl. Have you ever made something more complicated than it needs to be? For example, do you remember the Tootsie Pop commercial with the turtle and the owl? The little boy asks Mr. Owl, "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop? … [Read more...] about More complicated than it needs to be?
The Agony of Christmas Toys!
Deciphering the Secure Act 2.0 What comes to mind when I say "the agony of Christmas toys"? Two things jump out at me. First is stepping on a Lego piece first thing in the morning. Ok, when country singer Trace Adkins wrote, "You're gonna miss this." He was right. I miss the … [Read more...] about The Agony of Christmas Toys!