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Letter Of Wishes
Death. It is not something a lot of us like to talk about. For most cultures it means the end. The end of life on earth, the end of an...
Jun 10, 20232 min read


The Ultimate Currency: TRUST - Fueling Success and Fulfillment in Life
The recipe for a successful life has many ingredients. One is irreplaceable. Our world revolves around a lot of things. It’s a complex...
Apr 29, 20234 min read


The Wonder of Compounding
There are many wonders of the world… seven official wonders… and many more unofficial ones. In the world of money, saving and investing,...
Apr 8, 20233 min read


The Hedonic Treadmill
It is 6PM on a Tuesday. You hit the gym and decide to get a run in on the treadmill. Ear buds in, a good stretch and then off you go....
Mar 11, 20233 min read


Know Your Tribe
Throughout history, the human race has produced many different mindsets and personalities. Some of us are aggressive, while others are...
Feb 21, 20236 min read


The Illusion of Control
Life is one big series of surprises. As humans, we tend to organize these surprises in the ‘once in a while’ category. We think of the...
Feb 8, 20235 min read


Know WHERE Your Money Is
We all keep our money somewhere. For most all of us, money resides in a checking and/or savings account at a brick-and-mortar bank. Maybe...
Jan 21, 20234 min read


Autonomy vs. Control: Unpacking the Controversy of What is More Productive
2020 Began a shift in how we work. 2022 brought a debate on what that means.
Jan 1, 20237 min read


A Time For What Actually Matters
We have spent the past 12 month talking about many subjects. Money, behavior, history, etc. There was no lack of ammunition. A...
Dec 23, 20224 min read


One Of The Best Investors Ever?
Investing, in the general sense, isn’t very hard. All you need is a few dollars and a Schwab account. Buy a mutual fund or ETF and over...
Oct 28, 20225 min read


Just Cause
We all talk and hear about purpose in our lives. This may come from a spiritual following or something in the past. Or maybe from...
Sep 24, 20225 min read


Mis-$elling a Generation
It wasn’t too long ago (sometime in 2020) in the fog of COVID that I received a mailing that presented the offer to stay at a Marriott...
Sep 18, 20224 min read


The Misery Index
The Misery Index – an economic indicator created by American and Yale economist Arthur Okun, was developed to measure the level of...
Jul 15, 20223 min read


You'll Rust Out Before You Wear Out
Growing up, I couldn’t sit still (I still can’t). No, it wasn’t ADHD or too much sugar. I have always been an energetic being that wants...
Jul 10, 20224 min read


The Wrong Field
Summer is here and like many Americans, we will flock to the beach at least once. Sunshine, sand, sunsets and some of the best people...
Jun 25, 20223 min read


The Twin Engine Plan
On a recent flight back from the West Coast, I couldn’t help but take a break from the talking heads on CNBC and enjoy the Biscoff...
Jun 9, 20223 min read


Why are we painting our retirement picture on someone else's canvas?
Retirement Isn't What It Used To Be This “age old question” isn’t necessarily that old. Pre-1950’s, retirement seemed to be a time when...
Jun 4, 20223 min read


Beyond Business - What is Financial Bedside Manner?
We have all been to the doctor. Whether it be a quick visit for an ache or pain, an emergency room trip for an X-ray or set of stitches...
May 16, 20223 min read
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