What is a non-app person? “Favorite app” is really an elusive term. Even as an “IT guy” for more than 20+ years, I am often wary of technology and forever concerned about the security of my data and devices. When everyone started saying “there’s an app for that!” I kind of felt like I was […]
Why is change so hard? I had a conversation with my wife the other day about buying fresh berries. In fact, it’s the same conversation we’ve been having for a while now. She controls a good chunk of the grocery budget and she is usually reluctant to spend extra money on healthier foods. This has […]
Following your dream I read a lot of FIRE blog posts about “finding your passion” or what does “financial independence” mean to you. That’s why I thought it appropriate to review this book here as a blog post. Just finished up the audible version which is narrated by the author, Kwame Onwuachi. As an aside, […]
How our dietary needs change after a certain age Let’s face it, our metabolism slows down dramatically as we age. That leaves us with a couple of choices. Change what we eat and/or reduce the amount we eat. Secondly we need to increase our exercise a bit. I never did that. I always tempted the […]
TIP: Put off major purchases as long as possible A lot of the personal finance blogs that I follow really focus on figuring out the difference between a “want” and a “necessity”. That’s no small feat. Especially when it comes to shiny big purchases. Somehow, buying major appliances can make you feel like an adult […]
Smashing cravings Here in New York City, there is no lack of burger joints. Excluding the “Big 3”, the short list I come up with off the top of my head: Shake Shack Wahlburgers Five Guys Five Napkin Steak & Shake (are they even still around?) Maybe I should be more focused on my […]