In 2024, we paid good sums of money to mechanics, to medical professionals, and to veterinarians. To mechanics, we paid about the same as we…
In the third quarter, we went over the $635 monthly limit I had set for dining out. We did likewise in the fourth quarter. However,…
In 2024, I experienced three new medical issues. In the spring, the dermatologist found a cancerous lesion on my face. All those days of enjoying…
In this video, the host provides three reasons many millionaires choose to rent instead of own a home. The first reason he provides is that…
“In August 2024, only 4 states had returned to or surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 active inventory levels. In September 2024, it grew to 7 states. In…
Last fall I posted about my progression with surfing. This year the trajectory stalled. Rather than a prolonged summer vacation in Southern California like we…
On 12/2/24, Intel announced the ouster of CEO Pat Gelsinger. He was central to my investing thesis, so I dumped all of our shares that…
On 9.27, I sold 4, 120 strike Calls with an 11.15 expiration against my J.M. Smucker Company (SJM) position for $4.80 each. SJM closed below…
In February, I posted: Middle-Aged Man on Rent vs Buy. I discussed how rent vs own ratios were way out of whack in many markets.…
This week would have been the 3rd anniversary of owning our home, mortgage free. However, we sold our home and moved to a different town…