A look at how I did on my July 2017 goals and what new goals I'm making for August. I'm focusing on creating content that encourages active reading.[Read more...] about July / August 2017 Personal Goals & Review
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Comparison is the Thief of Joy, but How Do You Stop?
Comparing yourself to others can result in depression, negative thoughts, anxiety and worse. Realizing and addressing these thoughts can improve emotional health.[Read more...] about Comparison is the Thief of Joy, but How Do You Stop?
Why I Don’t Want to be a Landlord or Invest in Real Estate
A terrible experience with a tenant soured me to the idea of being a landlord for years. I recently revisited the topic and still decided against it. Here's why.[Read more...] about Why I Don’t Want to be a Landlord or Invest in Real Estate
How to Choose Between 401k, Taxable and Roth IRA Accounts to Optimize Taxes
The organization of your funds into taxable, tax-efficient and tax-free accounts has a huge impact on your taxes -- potentially costing you hundreds of thousands of dollars.[Read more...] about How to Choose Between 401k, Taxable and Roth IRA Accounts to Optimize Taxes
How to Listen to 100 Audiobooks a Year
Each year I aim to listen to as many audiobooks as I can. Here's are some of my techniques for maximizing the time I'm able to listen.[Read more...] about How to Listen to 100 Audiobooks a Year
My Reaction to the 2008 Recession and Why I Still Invest in Bonds
My investing experience from 2006-2011 was full of ups and down. I inherited money and promptly lost most of it during the recession. This is the story of what I did during this time.[Read more...] about My Reaction to the 2008 Recession and Why I Still Invest in Bonds