Author Archives: Oldster
Wishing You the Happiest of New Years – Here is a Gift to Help Start Your New Year Right
As we move inexorably toward 2018, here is an interesting (and snarky) look at how hard we should really be working to have the happiest life we can have (and to avoid some major mishaps). Enjoy! Productivity is Dangerous! The … Continue reading
The Best Gift You Can Give This Holiday Season?
No this is not going to be some sappy post about world peace or loving the planet. This is as practical as it gets (and a bit controversial, if my wife’s reaction is any guide). As I sit here today … Continue reading
What I Read This Week
From RBD – A good overview of where to start investing if you are new to the discussion (and a good review if you are not new). From Darrow Kirkpatrick at Can I Retire Yet? – His 10 Steps to … Continue reading
The Modern Bond Ladder – What I’m Doing With 5 Years of Cash
I was telling my wife that I was going to write about bond laddering and she got this puzzled look on her face and said, “Ooh, that sounds sexy” using the snarky voice she reserves for things that sound the … Continue reading
What I Read This Week
From Mrs. Frugalwoods – A look at how she figured out what she wanted to do with her life, and how it might help us do the same thing. The Robots Are Coming! – Ok, hyperbole, but this article does discuss a … Continue reading