How can you manage personal finance in times of turmoil? As of the writing of this article there is a war raging in Ukraine, inflation is hitting consumers from all sides, gasoline prices are spiraling upwards, and the markets are in correction. How can you stay calm and stick to your financial plan? Sticking to […]
My Portfolio During the Pandemic
March 2021 by Leave a Comment
I wanted to take a look at my portfolio over the course of the pandemic and the market crash that resulted because of it. It has been a rollercoaster for sure. Here is a brief history of the past year or so. My Portfolio I started investing around 2003. I was out of college for […]
Personal Financial Update June 2020
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June has arrived and with it my personal financial update, June 2020. Our pool is open, the garden is planted, and we were able to do our first kayak trip of the season on the river near our cabin. The world is still in turmoil, as the coronavirus is still infecting millions of people, and […]
Personal Financial Update, April 2020
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April has arrived and with it some welcome warmer weather. I gave my lawn tractor a tune up a few days ago in anticipation of the coming mowing season, and I started to clean out some of the mulch beds around the house. Work on our cabin continues with new electrical outlets and switches installed, […]
Personal Financial Update, Feb 2020
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February is here and so are thoughts of winter coming to an end. Here in the Northeast we’re looking at another month and change of winter, then the weather will finally start to break. As mentioned in my last update I’ve been making a Spring project list of work that needs done around my house. […]
Personal Financial Update Part 2, JAN 2020
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January 2020 is already coming to an end. I can’t complain too much, as this winter has been mild for the most part. I haven’t had to plow my driveway yet or shovel much snow. Heating costs are also keeping low this winter. So, how are my finances fairing as we head towards February? Here […]
Top 5 Personal Finance Books: What You Wouldn’t Expect
February 2017 by Leave a Comment
Some love watching sports, some love surfing, and others like a good steak dinner; my favorite thing to do is have my girlfriend read me personal finance books. Is that crazy? Perhaps, but it also may be genius. Regardless, reading personal finance books, has made me smarter, wealthier, and a better person. Today I’m going […]
