“When everything gets answered, it’s fake.” –Sean Penn Perhaps you’ve heard of the tulip bubble. Or the real estate bubble or the Internet bubble or any of myriad other bubbles that have risen and then popped and left investors, or, more appropriately, speculators, shellshocked and out of pocket. But have you ever heard of an … Read more
On June 25, 2012, a rare, freak storm passed through the mid-Atlantic region. The storm is called a derecho because of the severe, tornado-like winds that are associated with it. Over two million people were left without power, some for over a week after the storm ripped through West Virginia, Virginia, DC, and Maryland. Immediately … Read more
“And ever has it been known that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.” – Khalil Gibran While I am fully aware of the possibility of jinxing myself by writing this article, our plan is to become PIRE within the next few years. Although I have the business model that I … Read more
“All right, let’s not panic. I’ll make the money by selling one of my livers. I can get by with one.” –Homer Simpson A recent wave of media articles has trumpeted the notion that nobody is ever going to be able to retire, or, alternatively, if people do retire, they’re still going to have to … Read more
“Put all your eggs in one basket – and watch the basket!” –Mark Twain This episode of the personal finance frequently asked questions series deals with investing and why you shouldn’t bet all of your money on one stock. Personal Finance FAQ Series: How Much Do I Need To Retire? What is Diversification and Why … Read more
“There is a certain Buddhistic calm that comes from having….money in the bank.” –Tom Robbins A recent study showed that 41% of Americans have less than $500 of liquid savings available in the case of an emergency. Furthermore, 54% of respondents in the same survey revealed that they had no specific savings strategy in place … Read more
“A writer should have this little voice inside of you saying, ‘Tell the truth. Reveal a few secrets here.’” –Quentin Tarantino “Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead.” –Benjamin Franklin Let me let you in on a little secret. There aren’t any financial secrets. Nobody has the secret formula for investing … Read more
“Don’t ever trust anybody.” –Stone Cold Steve Austin “That story would bring a tear to a glass eye.” –Stone Cold Steve Austin When I was growing up, I watched professional wrestling religiously. Even in high school, I still had a scintilla of belief that it might not be real, though if questioned by my friends, … Read more
“The fear of death is the most unjustified of all fears, for there’s no risk of accident for someone who’s dead? –Albert Einstein When I was a kid, I used to read Choose Your Own Adventure books. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the genre, you were the main character in a story. … Read more
Hello, everyone! Encountering issues with Zelle not working? Don’t fret, we’re here to help. In today’s article, we’ll delve deep into one of the most common issues Zelle users face: problems enrolling their mobile number. Let’s dive in! The Common Problem: Enrolling Your Mobile Number One of the frequent hiccups users encounter with Zelle is … Read more