Ahhhhh, youth. I remember those care-free days when I was in my early twenties. Days when I could eat whatever I wanted with seemingly no consequences. I’d get two quarter-pounders with cheese from ‘McDonald’s’, wash that down with three slices of pizza from ‘Papa John’s’, and still never move an inch in my waistline. You know, back in the days when – as a younger man – I had the metabolism of a blast furnace. Alas, those days are over. …
You can’t pick up a newspaper or magazine these days and NOT see some article about the economy, interest rates, or some other force that may impact your home finances. Many of us have learned about personal finance the hard way (me included) – through trial and error. I’m still amazed that we don’t teach the basic concepts of personal finance to high school students before we unleash them into the wide, wide world of credit cards, home and car…
I’ll admit it – I’m a planner by nature. I like things orderly and organized. That’s just how I roll. The same rules apply when I’m going on vacation. I like to be prepared. Now before you roll your eyes and say “boy, I bet this guy is a blast on holiday”, let me explain. Just because I’m organized and prepared doesn’t mean I don’t like to relax and have a good time. Let me be clear – I’m not…
I know, I know. Another article preaching the platitudes of healthy eating and a healthier lifestyle, but let’s face it – none of us are getting any younger. I’m at the age where I’m routinely hearing about friends, co-workers, or acquaintances who are experiencing major health scares or even worse, I’ll read their obituary in the local paper. I don’t know about you, but I’m on the cusp of retirement, and I’m not ready to cash in my chips just…