The year is quickly coming to a close - aah! I'm not ready for December to be over yet. It's hard to believe I used to have all my Christmas shopping done by mid November, ha. I get later and later each year. Anyway, here's a quick recap on my 2015 goals and highlights. 2015 Goals Recap Successes * Smoothly transition into a new career – It's been a whirlwind of a year. I … [Read more...]
Income Report: November 2015
Hold on to your hats - heavy winds are knocking over trees, hail is falling out of the sky in San Francisco and snow is dumping in Tahoe. Winter is really here! Today was a perfect rainy day to stay indoors, do some writing, spend time with family, and put together this income report. I'm happy to announce that November was a wonderful month. Traffic was up, I was quite … [Read more...]
Active Investing Or Passive Index Funds: Which Is Better For Your Money?
Whether you prefer active investing or passive investing, or aren't investing at all, it's pretty clear that the stock market is unpredictable. However, some people are convinced they have what it takes to beat it. They may look up company reports, scour for little-known information, and study trends and ratios for hours at a time. Many moves and trades later, these investors … [Read more...]
Career Update: Pros And Cons Of Working For A Former Employer
It's been over a month now since I went back to work for my former employer as a part-time contractor. There were moments when it felt like time was passing super slow, but not so much anymore. I'm happy I made it past the one-month mark and am still looking forward to continuing. Four weeks is nothing compared to the grand scheme of things, but it's been long enough for me to … [Read more...]
Black Friday Deals And Wish Lists
I think it's pretty funny that retailers already started Black Friday deals several weeks ago. It feels like there's really not much of a need to wait until the day after Thanksgiving anymore to get good deals, which I really like. I've never been one to go nuts at Walmart or the malls on Black Friday, but I do love to grab a good deal online or in stores before the holiday … [Read more...]