A recent conversation with a colleague at work made me realize that I look and dress poorer than I am. During a soccer tournament this past fall, my daughter’s team went to a water park called Kalahari Resort where her soccer team competed. Now to participate in this tournament, the parents would have to pay… Continue reading Do You Look Poorer Than You Are?
Year: 2012
Grilled Cheese Sandwich in a Minute or Less
Back when I was in college, sometimes I wouldn’t have enough time to eat. The following is one of my best tricks for a quick meal on the run. Instead of grilling cheese over the stove, I would do the following: Put either 2 or 4 slices of bread in the toaster and let brown… Continue reading Grilled Cheese Sandwich in a Minute or Less
Are We Losing Our Ability To Think Independently?
I see so many people repeat what they’ve seen on TV like it’s fact, that it got me wondering if we are losing our ability to think independently or really even think for ourselves at all? Case in point, a friend that I know works in the financial industry. He told me exactly how he… Continue reading Are We Losing Our Ability To Think Independently?
Why Taxing Dividend Income Hurts The Elderly
Let’s say it’s thirty years from now, and you’ve been a solid middle-income earner your entire life. You were able to put some money in dividend stocks and mutual funds that pay a dividend. With your dividend portfolio, you get by fairly nicely. You might even be able to go on vacation every now and… Continue reading Why Taxing Dividend Income Hurts The Elderly