My son recently wanted to buy a Playstation with all sorts of extras. The “bundle” (as he called it) was too good to be true; it was completely irresistible. What I love about this story is that he did not say to himself: “I cannot afford it”; he asked “How can I buy it”? He […]
5 Days Is All It Took….
Last week I had a golf breakthrough! When I’m at my mom’s, it’s easy to play a few holes of golf each day, whereas in Austin, I usually slip in a game a week. Improvement is slow, trust me! I have noticed that for the past 2 summers, this daily focus has really improved my […]
The Red Dragonfly Signaled Mid-Year Portfolio Update!
The time for my mid-year investment portfolio update is signaled by the arrival of a beautiful red dragonfly at our pool. Last week he arrived; right on time, and as gorgeous as ever. What are some things to include in your bi-annual portfolio update? How does your portfolio compare to both January of this year […]
Life Phases Lead You to Investment Objectives
Having taken my son to college recently, I am reminded that life is made up of various stages. The outcomes we desire from our money are a reflection of these life phases. There are two major ways to think about increasing income. The first method is by creating income streams from new business models that […]
How Is Investing Like Your Little Black Dress?
The past few weeks, my Short & Simple Investing Lesson has been about investment objectives, which is a complicated sounding term for the main reason you buy an investment. The first question you ask when looking to invest your money, whether in a new pair of shoes or an investment fund, is what outcome you […]