Rainy Days Come at the Worst Time
Finances /
September 2, 2013
I have always been sunny and optimistic. But, I have been to a lot of funerals lately and it’s got me feeling down.
Breaking the Cycle of Being Broke
Finances /
August 14, 2013
I got a Facebook message from a friend of mine who was feeling down. His truck was broken and he didn’t have the money to fix it. He told me that he was just tired of being broke and he couldn’t get motivated to work, even though he really needed the money.
Father’s Day: The Next Generation
Personal /
June 17, 2013
This Father’s Day seems very different to me, because in about a week I will be a Grandpa. I wasn’t expecting to have a grandchild so soon, but that’s the way life works sometimes.
Bitcoins and other Bizarre Investments
Investing /
June 5, 2013
It’s been a volatile year for Bitcoin investors. On April 10, the Bitcoin market shot up to $266, before closing the day at around $125. The next day, Bitcoins started trading at $65. Today, they are trading around $121. The long-term value of a Bitcoin is anyone’s guess. It could be very valuable or completely worthless.
America’s Greatest Generation
Finances /
May 29, 2013
Veterans of World War II have been referred to as “America’s Greatest Generation”. They were raised during the Great Depression and fought in World War II. They created a boom in American affluence, harnessed atomic energy and put a man on the moon.