Absolute Nothing
Posted on July 10, 2008 - Filed Under Philosophy | 3 Comments
This piece was a tough piece to write. After all, how do you make ‘nothing’ interesting?
This is however.
Sitting on the couch, I realize my phone isn’t ringing with problems or delays or burdens. Everything is in this autopilot mode which is rather enjoyable. The new tenant has been taken care of, with all her [...]
‘Til death do us part
Posted on June 5, 2008 - Filed Under Philosophy | 6 Comments
In case you missed it, Ed McMahon from the Tonight Show and Publisher’s Clearing House fame is losing his home. Anther foreclosure victim. But not a victim of rising interest rates but rather a failure to make the monthly payments.
Nearly $644,000 in missed payments.
I have a lot of respect for Ed. Do you know how [...]
Nervous Money
Posted on June 3, 2008 - Filed Under Philosophy | 2 Comments
At a recent coffee shop discussion, the topic of “Nervous Money” was broached.
The concept of “Nervous Money” is simple: any money which you’re afraid to lose is classified as “Nervous Money”.
In a more general sense, no one likes to lose. We all like to win. Our entire society hinges on the need to be winners [...]
Risking Nothing
Posted on May 22, 2008 - Filed Under Philosophy | Leave a Comment
This article really pleased me.
In the article, our man Bob starts off his illustrious career as a homeless, drug-addicted bum. After he squeezed into a position, putting labels on paint cans, he financed his business idea with $1000 on his Visa card.
Yes, he risked. And he was rewarded for that risk.
When starting out, people will [...]
Inheritance Syndrome
Posted on May 6, 2008 - Filed Under Philosophy, Rant | 5 Comments
<outloud voice>
Gas companies recorded a $14 googleplex billion dollar profit. You think the cheap bastards could afford to put soap in the damn squeegee buckets at the gas stations so I could clean my windshield.
</outloud voice>
First it was the Lottery Syndrome. Now it’s the Inheritance Syndrome.
The finance blog community is abuzz with talk [...]
