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Favorite app as a non-app person

November 1, 2019 No Comments
Favorite apps

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 […]

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Changing attitudes and goals in retirement (Post #2 in series 20 posts / 20 pounds)

September 11, 2019 No Comments

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 […]

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Book review: Notes from a young black Chef.

May 29, 2019 No Comments
Notes from a young black chef

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, […]

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Food after 50

December 18, 2018 6 Comments

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 […]

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Frugal money saving tip of the week #4

October 30, 2017 No Comments
Frugal money tip

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 […]

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Can Smashburger continue to take a bite out of a crowded space?

September 2, 2017 No Comments
Smashburger hamburger

  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 […]

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I'm a 50+ guy who found a need for resources for life and employment at middle age.

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