You owe an honest answer to yourself and your future. (Initially published on Medium.com, 05-Dec-2025) One of my best friends is the guy you want at your party. He is fun and engaging with everyone. We don’t see each other often, but it’s great to chat and catch up; we pick up where we left…
The tool you may not realize you need (Initially published on Medium.com, 03-Dec-2025) Many Americans rely on Social Security as a substantial part of their retirement finances. Yet, they do not log into their SSA account regularly, or even before they begin claiming benefits. Here are some tips and tools you should consider once you…
Two initial financial goals for your retirement savings. Plant & nurture your own money tree until it becomes self-sustaining! (Initial publication on Medium.com, 10-Feb-2025) Are you a ‘20-something’ or ‘30-something’ and wondering if it’s worth contributing to your retirement savings? Maybe you haven’t even considered the question? Why should you? You’re young. You have bills…
(Initial published on Medium.com, 26-Dec-2025) A New Medium Publication to Bring Clarity to Personal Finance For many families, money isn’t just math — it’s uncertainty, stress, competing priorities, and the sense that you should have everything figured out by now. After retiring from a 30-plus year engineering career built on planning, analysis, and practical problem-solving,…
