Hit Pause and think about your next financial priority (Initially published on Medium.com, 07-Aug-2025, feature Photo by Kazuo ota on Unsplash) Did You Recently Pay Off a Major Purchase Loan? If you recently finished paying off your car loan or other major purchase, congratulations! Well done! Please don’t listen to my sister-in-law about what to…
I hope the answer is you! (Initially published on Medium.com, 03-Feb-2026) If you don’t have time, interest or the right data to make your retirement budget, you aren’t ready to retire. A friend, Bill, and I were discussing his upcoming retirement. He will be 57 years old this year and plans to retire at the…
Stress of managing your money as you approach retirement (Initially published on Medium.com, 30-Dec-2025) Are you in your 50s or 60s? How do you feel about your financial readiness for retirement? Are you feeling confident, overwhelmed, or anxious? When I retired from my engineering career at the end of 2023, I worked through our budget…
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…
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…
