Financial Update – Aug 2018

Another month, another update. A few random comments. Good Reads/Listens/Watches I mentioned this in a footnote a few months ago, but I spent three days this summer starting to write a “book” to my former self about money stuff. As of today, it’s basically 60 pages of tax optimization. It has a few typos and … Read more

Financial Update – July 2018

Another month, another update. A few random comments. Good Reads/Listens/Watches Really enjoyed this ChooseFI interview with Jillian from Montana Money Adventures (link). I like the annual goal-setting that she and her husband do. I particularly like the concept of deliberately cutting unnecessary things from your life in an attempt to achieve what you truly desire. … Read more

Financial Update – June 2018

Another month, another update. A few random comments. Good Reads/Listens/Watches Hear me yak at Millionaires Unveiled Podcast: I have a strong aversion to hearing my own voice so I have yet to bring myself to listen to the interview, but I recall having a fun chat with Clark & Jace. Stitcher, iTunes, or Episode 33 here. … Read more

Financial Update May 2018

Another month, another update. A few random comments. Good Reads/Listens/Watches Great interview with Bezos (link), found courtesy of Go Curry Cracker. I honestly didn’t know much about Bezos prior to this article. Obviously, an incredible guy. I enjoyed the portion of the article beginning with “I’m interested in space, because I’m passionate about it.” I … Read more

Financial Update Apr 2018

Another month, another update. A few random comments. Good Reads/Listens/Watches GCC featured on national news (link). Loved the accompanying blog post. “As I explained to ABC, if there was any magic we had it was that we were willing to live like college students longer than it is socially acceptable to do so. Along with … Read more

Financial Update Mar 2018

Another month, another update. A few random comments. Good Reads/Listens/Watches Big ERN describes why home ownership can be a good investment after properly accounting for imputed rent (link). WSJ article on retirement destinations (link). WSJ article on people leaving bay area due to high cost of living (link). 36 year old accountant called in as … Read more