Nov 30, 2021
I'm a fan of the Edwin Starr song, so I figured the title was a nice homage. But this weeks topic is about good debt. My definition of good debt is borrowing money to buy something that will increase in value or utility over time. We talk about a few examples of good debt and a story about a prominent historic figure in...
Nov 23, 2021
It's been quiet for a long time, but inflation is rearing it's head in a way not seen since the lead-up to the Global Financial Crisis and 2021 could prove to see more inflation than any single year since 1991. This week we talk about what inflation is, and a few things you can do to buffer yourself from the effects of...
Nov 16, 2021
25 years ago, electric cars were mostly concepts and designs by engineering students. Today, electric cars seem to be the next wave of car buying. From roadsters to delivery vans, sports cars to vintage-style pickup trucks, going electric is a very strong trend among automakers and it appears to be what buyers are...
Nov 9, 2021
Financial planning, whether done by a professional or done yourself, should give you confidence that you're heading in the right direction. A spreadsheet can't assure you of success, but it can go a long way to easing your anxiety about finances. This week we explore a few ideas to help relieve financial...
Nov 2, 2021
This is one of my favorite concepts when it comes to personal finance. Compounding, as Albert Einstein allegedly stated, is the 8th wonder of the world. It can be hard to keep it top of mind, since the first 20 years of compounding don't seem to move the needle compared to the next 20. One important element...