Last year, I suggested that the price of civilization (i.e., government) should be no more than 15% of your income. I further suggested that any taxation beyond this level would be tyrannical. Fifteen percent is obviously an arbitrary threshold. Your “tyranny” threshold may be higher. But before I make the case again for 15%, let’s …
Last week, I came across a post by Greg McFarlane over at Investopedia called, Why Emergency Funds Are a Bad Idea. And before I weigh in on the crux of his argument, I thought I’d review my emergency fund experience. My Emergency Fund Experience First off, Mrs. Groovy and I got very lucky when it …
Growing up in the 60s and 70s, there was a ruthless fashion code that weeded out the cool kids from the nerdy kids. When you wore sneakers, you’d better be wearing white athletic socks. When you wore shoes, you’d better be wearing dress socks that matched the color of your shoes. Violate this rule—walk out …
The Republicans in Congress had eight years to come up with an Obamacare replacement. And what did their fertile minds, brimming with immense critical thinking skills come up with? Obamacare 2.0. Really guys? For eight years you’ve been telling us how awful Obamacare is. Why, it’s not only a colossal failure when it comes to …
So you thought things were bad enough for the beleaguered Stacking Benjamins podcast? Think again. Not only are Joe and OG still broadcasting out of Joe’s mom’s basement, but Joe is now turning to this deranged website for roundtable discussion fodder. Yes, on today’s podcast, Joe and the gang will be discussing my “Six Ways …