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 […]
Best Side Hustles to Boost Earnings in Your 50’s and beyond
Did you know that roughly 79 percent of Americans are behind or feel that they are behind in their retirement savings? This is an appalling number considering the cost of living and healthcare costs are on the rise in America. More and more aging adults are not looking for actual retirement, rather partial retirement. And […]
When your heroes collide (Post #3)
It’s a slam dunk A long time ago I used to idolize NBA superstar Doctor J, in many ways I still do. I consider him a gentleman that handled his success with style and grace. My memory of him is starting to transition from legendary to mythical. Some of the things he did with a […]
Changing attitudes and goals in retirement (Post #2 in series 20 posts / 20 pounds)
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 […]
20 Posts and 20 Pounds
The Post (#1) A big reason for starting this blog was the fact that I was not finding resources for many of the challenges I was facing at mid-life. Some of them were related to career skills and job opportunities. Others were related to unexpected health challenges and how to best deal with them. While […]
The emotional roller coaster of deciding to withdraw from your retirement accounts
Filling a gap Since I’ve been taking some extended time off of employment, I’ve had a need to supplement our income with early withdraws from my retirement money. I know it’s not the best plan and it’s never a good idea for young people, but when you need the money…you need the money. Plus, I’m […]
How I’m financing the next 6 months of my life
Not for everyone Let me just start this off by saying, this might not be a practical strategy for everyone. You need to figure out what works for you and what your finances can handle. Traditionally, financing debt on a credit card is frowned upon, but there are exceptions. Based on my target demographic (recently […]
Book review: 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, […]
What I learned about investing from John the bartender
How do you observe aging? This is really a post about “investing as we age” or better yet, “investing as I age”. I’ve found aging to be a weird thing. PROFOUND Jim. Stop the presses. Wait, are there still “presses”? Ok…stop the WordPresses! You see, aging is one of those things, that you really can’t […]
How I’m becoming a better investor
DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this post is meant to be offered as investment advice. Do your own research about any investment you make and never invest without fully understanding the risk of loss. Don’t be lazy Jumping right out of the box with this first point. Overall, for the last 5 years, I’ve had my investments […]