A clear line
Hello, my friends. I hope this new year is treating you well. It’s been excellent for me so far. Soon I need to announce the … Read More
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Get Rich Slowly
2023: The year of me
Last night, for the third Wednesday in a row, I ventured to the Whiteside Theater in downtown Corvallis to watch an old movie. Two weeks … Read More
A values-driven life
Hello, friends. Just a quick note to let you all know that my life, at last, seems to be settling. A full two months after … Read More
A man of no ambition
A memory came to me this morning while I was walking the dog, a memory of those days when I was fresh out of college … Read More
Sabbatical
My mother died Monday night. She was 74. Earlier this week, I began writing a memorial for her. I know I haven’t talked much about … Read More
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Why I bought a NEW car
I am 53 years old. Never in my life have I allowed myself to buy a car I truly love…until now. This is the story … Read More
How self-centered shopping has made me happier with the things I buy
I’ve changed the way I shop over the past few years. And although the shift has been subtle, I’ve found that I’m much happier with … Read More
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Who coined the term FI/RE (financially-independent, retired early)?
It’s always fun to unearth some esoteric piece of personal-finance history. I know there are only a few nerds out there who care (hello, Grant … Read More
What I learned at Fincon 2022
It’s Sunday morning as I write this, and my weeklong adventure at Fincon 2022 in Orlando has come to an end. I’m exhausted. As has … Read More
Call for reader questions and stories!
This week I’m in Orlando for Fincon, the annual gathering of folks who work at the intersection of money and media. As a result, I … Read More
