THE MEANS AND THE ENDS...
The Means AND The Ends is the recognition that “getting there” is at least as important as where you’re going. These posts are a curated collection of articles I’ve written as well as interesting finds that can be serious, humorous, and sometimes skeptical about investing and saving for retirement while being mindful that we must enjoy the ride all along the way.
How fear and greed kill returns – Behavior Gap
Most of us make the same mistake with our money over and over: We buy high out of greed and sell low out of fear, despite knowing on an intellectual level that it is a very bad idea. The easiest way…
Oscar Mayer Offers Hot Dog Fans Their Dream Wienermobile Wedding
Last July, on an otherwise unremarkable Saturday night, five couples waited in line to get their marriage licenses at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. One couple had driven from Victorville, California to tie the knot on their…
Chartr Newsletter: Mar 27, 2023
We thought we’d first reflect on the stock market which — despite having to reckon with banking blow-ups, geopolitical tensions, and interest rate hikes over the last 3 months — has had a pretty solid start to the year. Read…
Artist Harley Langberg Creates Celebrity Portraits Out of Food — Including Al Roker
An artist is creating one-of-kind works of art using his fridge like a crayon box.On TODAY March 16, Al Roker caught up with Harley Langberg, a 34-year-old father and partner at an investment company who has a unique side hustle:…
10 Ways To Improve Your Retirement Routine According To A Retirement Coach | TravelAwaits
The idea of kicking back with “nothin’ to do” in retirement sounds fabulous in young adulthood or middle age when life can feel overloaded, so it comes as something of a surprise that a major complaint about retirement is having…
I’m a Longevity Doctor. Here Are My 7 Healthy Habits To Live Longer
Living a long, healthy life may seem like it requires winning a genetic lottery, but there’s so much more under your control than you realize. Only 25% of our probability of living a longer life is due to inherited genes,…
Stock Market Loses The Fight; Bank Shutdown Affects Whole Sector | Investor’s Business Daily
Here’s a little rundown of some of the possible rationale for the market weakness this week. ~jrs
States with the Highest & Lowest Tax Rates
Tax season can be stressful for the millions of Americans who owe money to Uncle Sam. Every year, the average U.S. household pays nearly $11,000 in federal income taxes. And while we’re all faced with that same obligation, there is…
Travel Checklist: Do You Pack Your Carry-On the Right Way? – CNET
A carry-on bag is one of the most vital pieces of luggage you can have while traveling. It cushions your valuables, gives you access to entertainment during a long flight and prevents you from going bare if your checked baggage…
6 Retirement Planning Mistakes To Avoid
With the many financial obligations that we have, many of us put off planning for retirement, thinking that it is very far away in the future. Yet, retirement planning is crucial to a healthy retirement, especially considering that the rising…
S&P 500: Millennials Are Trading Like Crazy — Here’s What They’re Buying | Investor’s Business Daily
Millennials are in the driver’s seat when it comes to trading. And they’re betting big on a handful of favorite S&P 500 stocks. Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL) and Amazon.com (AMZN) continue to be the top holdings of millennial investors and…
Market forecasting isn’t like the weather… – Behavior Gap
The facts have remained the same. Over time (think 10, 15, or 20 years), stocks typically do better than bonds, and bonds typically do better than cash. Low expenses are typically a good sign of future relative performance. We also…
This One Thing Can Help You Live A Longer And Happier Life, Science Says — Eat This Not That
Ah, the fountain of youth. Many older individuals wish they could find such a magical potion, bottle it up, or even be privy to just one shot in order to slow down the inevitable course of aging. There are many…
Where to Travel Next: 2021 Hot List | Condé Nast Traveler
This year’s annual Hot List of the best new hotels from around the world is a story of resilience. Despite enormous hardship in the travel industry, exceptional properties have continued to open across the globe (nearly a thousand last year…