Thank You Progressive Overlords

In my life, I’ve come across a number of things that harmlessly defied the cultural norm. Here are some examples. The Wiz came to Broadway when I was in high school. Stephanie Mills, “Ease On Down the Road,” funky monkeys—it was a wonderful African-American take on The Wizard of Oz. When I was attending Buffalo …

We Got It So Damn Good

The other day, I came across this video in my YouTube feed. Check it out. Now contrast the life of the typical Roma living in Luník 9 with the life of the typical American. How many American children grow up without access to electricity, indoor plumbing, and public education? How many able-bodied American adults are …

Becky Sue Has Skin in the Game

How about ending this week with nothing remotely connected to personal finance? I think that’s a capital idea. So let’s begin. Goodbye Mitzi I’m happy to report that our first animal-fostering experience turned out to be a smashing success. We survived Mitzi with only minimal damage to Groovy Ranch. And considering that we received Mitzi …

Becoming the Master of Your Financial Domain

Financially, I did exceptionally well under President Obama. I have also done exceptionally well financially under President Trump. And I fully expect to hit a financial home run under President Biden. So what’s the secret of my past, current, and sure-to-be future success? Simple. In 2003, I stopped expecting the government to fix my problems, …