Thanks for taking the time to read my “about me” story. I consider it a privilege whenever someone takes time to read something I have written, and it is a privilege I don’t take lightly.
I have been on Medium, technically, since 2018, but I didn’t write my first piece…
In 1997 my mom and I had an argument, and we didn’t speak to one another for nearly 18 years afterward. It took the unfortunate event of my dad’s passing in 2014 to final provide a catalyst for us to speak again.
We didn’t re-establish our connection overnight; it took…
Life Sucks. It is just awful having nothing to do all day. Even worse, we are stuck in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Literally steps away from the most gorgeous white sand beaches ever imagined.
Each day I wake up hopeful, then my reality of being retired floods over me and depression…
How much money are you saving for retirement each month? What about for a new home or large purchase? How about college for the kids? Are you meeting your savings goals, or is that something you just hope to get around to doing sometime soon?
Personally, I like to make…
What if someone wanted to give you free money? Would you take it? The answer to that question should be obvious — “Heck Yeah!”
Especially if all you had to do to earn it was to save some of your own money. Really, that is a win-win scenario. And that…
Americans (and others) are financially illiterate. That isn’t meant to be an insult or slur, and don’t just take my word for it. …
As the US is on the eve of inauguration of its next president it feels a little bit like we are all collectively holding our breath. On one hand it is a new beginning; a much needed one seemingly. …
A critical step to gaining financial freedom is establishing a budget. Notice I didn’t say “first” step here, and that is intentional. There are two other steps that you can do today, without having a budget, that will build a valuable foundation for savings.
Those are to contribute to your…
Okay, so you have increased the amount of money you are contributing to your retirement plan to start off 2021 the right way — right? (If not, start with this article and come back.) Now you might be thinking, “What’s next?”
That’s an easy one: start putting a little money…
So how are your new year’s resolutions going so far? It is only January 11, so you are probably still sticking with most of what you resolved to do all year long at this point. …
