My wife Jo recently sent me some Facebook wisdom that abruptly grabbed my attention – like Wow! I muttered, “damn, a blinding flash of the obvious.” I tried to advertise on Facebook and was banned; our articles didn’t meet their political standards. Some of their shenanigans are now coming to light. At this point, they don’t get my money. I […]
» Read moreSubscriber Robert G. sent me an eye-opening article, Americans say they need $1.2 million to retire comfortably, survey finds — but many expect to fall short. My grandfather would grin and say, “Things that don’t change, remain the same.” Whenever I chided my elders, “Why didn’t you warn me?” their response was, “We did, and you didn’t listen.” As an […]
» Read moreRecently both houses of Congress introduced worthless resolutions regarding debt and spending. The Senate unanimously approved a resolution calling the debt ‘a threat to the national security of the United States’ and calling expected future budget deficits ‘unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous.’ In January, the House of Representatives introduced House Resolution 981, suggesting the “United States should reduce and maintain the […]
» Read moreBest of Dennis… Dennis is taking a short break but will be back next week. In the meantime, we’re revisiting this August 8, 2024, article on the fundamental mechanics of inflation. With the Federal Reserve meeting this week to address persistent price volatility, this straightforward logic on protecting purchasing power is a timely reminder of how to stay grounded. […]
» Read moreBest of Dennis… Dennis is taking a short break to enjoy some time off, but will be back to writing soon. In the meantime, we’re revisiting this article from February 13, 2025 on protecting a lifetime of savings from market instability. With the recent fluctuations in inflation and energy costs, Dennis’s focus here on long-term capital preservation is timely. […]
» Read moreWe live in amazing times! A simple press of a tv remote immediately provides thousands of viewing options. Competition between 24-hour news networks is fierce. Each appeal to a particular demographic and news quickly morphs into noise & nonsense. Not satisfied reporting events, they immediately offer their politically biased perspective. The president does something and conservative and liberal commentators immediately […]
» Read moreSurvival is a basic instinct. Continuing to exist in a comfortable environment is much more than food, clothing and shelter. The primary concern of a politician is political survival, getting re-elected. Political survival overshadows doing what is right for their constituents. We’ve recently seen evidence of elected officials, aware of billions in fraud, but doing nothing for fear of alienating […]
» Read moreMy wife Jo and I recently sold our home in AZ and bought in The Villages, Florida. Well-meaning family and friends questioned our wisdom on two fronts, age and economics. I want to address both today. In a short period of time, housing prices have skyrocketed while mortgage rates have risen. Will prices soon come crashing down? While no one […]
» Read moreGrandparents know lecturing grandchildren about “In my day” is greeted with eyes rolling, “Here we go again!” “Yeah, I know grandpa, you walked a mile to school every day and it was uphill both ways….” Friend Henry M. sent a Thanksgiving greeting with an interesting note: (Paraphrasing) “I’m worn out hearing people moan, ‘Our grandparents could buy a house on […]
» Read moreBest of Dennis… As Dennis and Jo are taking some time off to settle into their new home, we’re revisiting this June 15, 2023 article. Though written two years ago, its message still rings true, especially as the 2026 Social Security COLA approaches and retirees on fixed incomes feel the squeeze from persistent inflation. Inflation is increasing prices and […]
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