As we look back at 2016 in review, I can take pleasure in knowing that despite the setbacks, we’re in a good place and well-prepared for the future. Here are a few of the highlights: 1/ This was the first full year for Financial Slacker. And while you never know how the future will unfold, […]
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Farewell Carrie Fisher
I can think of few popular culture fads that have had as much impact on society as the Star Wars franchise. Spanning 40 years and multiple generations, I have seen that impact firsthand for as long as I can remember. From the lines wrapping around the theater when I was a kid, to the toy x-wing […]
White Christmas!
It may not be much, but if you look closely, you can see it. Happy Holidays to All!
Thank You Martin from Get Fire’d ASAP
Yesterday, I received an early Christmas present. I won a drawing for a premium subscription to the stock selection service, Simply Wall St. The drawing was sponsored by Martin, creator of the personal finance site, Get Fire’d ASAP. Martin writes about his life as a 50-something financially independent, early retiree living in Australia. One of […]
Fun Friday: What Can You Do For Someone In Need?
For those of you traveling this weekend, good luck. It appears to be shaping into one of those dreadful travel weekends we see every so often. Besides the normal crowds, with Christmas falling on Sunday, many are leaving today or tomorrow. Couple that with massive winter storms moving across the US and you may be […]
Happy Thanksgiving! What Are You Thankful For?
To all my family and friends, Happy Thanksgiving! On a day known more for football, parades, and of course indulging in massive amounts of food, with everything that’s happened in this country and around the world, take some time on this day to stop and reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. […]