Author Archives: Oldster
Anything Extreme Is A Bad Idea
Websters defines “Extreme” as: “An amount or degree that is far beyond what is normal or reasonable.” It seems like we are constantly being bombarded by businesses, blogs, books, and people who want to sell us something that is being … Continue reading
Q: What to do in Retirement? A: Nothing?
There’s a great scene in the movie Office Space, where the main character, Peter, contemplates with a friend what they’d do if they had a million dollars (this was 1999, when a million bucks was worth half a million, … Continue reading
Robo Advisors May Be Muddying The Water
Over the last several years we have heard a lot about Robo Advisors like Wealthfront and Betterment, and more recently M1 Finance. While the initial look at these investment services were promising – automatic investments into low-cost index fund with … Continue reading
5 Things I Would Tell My 25 Year Old Self
Most of us at one point or another has fantasized about being able to go back in time and relive some or all of your life, only knowing what you know now. One of the great things about this community … Continue reading
Being Owned by Your Possessions
I remember hearing an old saw once that defined happiness as “loving what you have, not having what you love.” The point is clearly that being satisfied with your life will make you happier than the constant pursuit of more. … Continue reading
