Last week I went out on a school night. I almost didn’t because it was 10:30 at night and I hadn’t left my house yet and my bedtime was in 30 minutes. But I got the motivation to put on my Converse and head over to where Zion I, a skilled hip hop group from Oakland, California, were going to play.
After the show my buddy and I decided to have a nightcap. It was 1:00 in...
I’m driving to the office of an accountant because I need some advice about taxes and this guy was recommended to me. After I walk in his secretary says he’s ready to see me. The office walls are 1970s style wood paneling so I know he’s legit. He doesn’t waste money remodeling.
Once we move past formalities he asks me what I need help with. I tell him I’m anxious about taxes because eventually I’ll start drawing down my early retirement account and I don’t have a plan in place for that. And I...
“Wall Street is the only place that people ride to in a Rolls Royce to get advice from those who take the subway.” –Warren Buffett
That quote is simply amazing because it highlights how ass backwards Wall Street actually is. Buffett is one smart dude, and as an investor it’s those bits of wisdom I always look forward to in the annual letter he pens to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders.
The good news is that even if you aren’t an investor in Berkshire Hathaway, even if you don’t know the difference between a...
You: How’s it going today Bob?
Bob: Oh, just lovely. I’m so busy it’s ridiculous. You?
You: Yeah, me too. It sure makes the days go by fast though!
Bob: You got that right.
Is this a familiar exchange at work? If you’re one of the countless people swamped by busyness – and see the viral Times article The ‘Busy’ Trap for a more complete diagnosis – then the answer is probably yes.
To improve productivity, many smart people share time-saving hacks like cooking a gourmet meal using only one pan, or recommend...
It’s been a little quiet around here lately because Mr. Everyday Dollar was on a sun, sand, and camping vacation in California. Feeling recharged, I’m back in the grind now ready to help you guys with minimalism, investing, frugalism, and retirement.
After my girlfriend and I touched down in San Francisco, we headed to the car rental desks – a separate room packed with travelers, excessive lines,...
