I was talking to a friend recently and had a conversation which made me want to pull my hair out and scream loud profanities. We were discussing retirement and the conversation went like this:Me: You do contribute to your 401(k), right? It's important to start young. Her: I contribute some, but my retirement plan is the lottery. … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: The Lottery is my Retirement Plan
Bad Role Models
Chasing Stocks is a Fool’s Game and I am a Fool
Anyone who pays any attention to technology news or the stock market heard about Apple's spectacular stock collapse this past week. Analysts' expectations were high and Apple didn't meet them, so the stock was severely beaten. In my mind's eye, I'm picturing Mike Tyson at a Whac-A-Mole game. Instead of moles, Tyson is smacking little Apples into oblivion. Applesauce.Now, take … [Read more...] about Chasing Stocks is a Fool’s Game and I am a Fool
Thursday Rant: My neighbors are the most wasteful people ever
My family and I love to take walks in the evening. The run up to the holidays was an awesome time to be a walker. The kids loved looking at the neighbors' extravagant decorations.A couple days after Christmas, I took a walk on garbage day that greatly disturbed me. … [Read more...] about Thursday Rant: My neighbors are the most wasteful people ever