Author Archives: Oldster
Reprise – Being Owned by Your Possessions
The Oldsters have moved, but are still in the throes of unpacking. So, in the spirit of re-sharing some good stuff from the past, here you go: I remember hearing an old saw once that defined happiness as “loving what … Continue reading
Reprise – The Modern Bond Ladder
Greetings Fellow FIRE men, women and children. The Oldsters are in the process of moving and so I have been a bit absent. I wanted to re-share this post on a new way to get the benefits of bond laddering … Continue reading
Turning Off the Autopilot – Living with Intention
So much of our life seems to go on autopilot, without intention. I can’t count the number of times that I’ve driven to work or somewhere else only to arrive without being able to recollect the drive at all. It … Continue reading
Teaching Our Child About Money
Teaching our child about money has been a frequent discussion in the Oldster house. Unlike her parents, our daughter has grown up in a household that has not known significant financial problems. We have been fortunate to have lived fairly … Continue reading
Don’t Set Goals
This post piggy-backs on my last post relating to extreme behavior. To see where I’m going with this one, read that post first. Setting Goals Sucks I hate setting goals. In fact I think goals are evil. Ok, that may … Continue reading
