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The key number to retire: 20

Why is 20 the key number for retirement? We explore what makes 20 unique.

Posted bysmilingdadFebruary 7, 2023February 7, 2023Posted inretirement, SavingsTags:#ruleof20, #saving, retirementLeave a comment on The key number to retire: 20

StockX allows you to buy and sell sneakers and collectibles

We learn more about buying and selling culture items on the StockX exchange.

Posted bysmilingdadFebruary 6, 2023Posted inInvestments, Personal FinanceTags:#pokemon, #stockx, #tcg, #tradingcardgameLeave a comment on StockX allows you to buy and sell sneakers and collectibles

Various investments give a buy signal

Some investments have given a buy signal. We cover them here.

Posted bysmilingdadFebruary 2, 2023February 2, 2023Posted inCryptocurrency, Investments, REITs, Stocks, UncategorizedTags:#aana, #bonds, #gold, #ief, #iwm, #opi, #sgol, #spy, #vea, REITs, StocksLeave a comment on Various investments give a buy signal

Pokémon cards outperforming the stock market?

The stock market has been an average place to invest over the last 20 plus years. How do Pokemon base set prices compare over that time?

Posted bysmilingdadJanuary 29, 2023January 29, 2023Posted inCollectibles, Investments, Stocks, UncategorizedTags:#pokemon, #s&p500Leave a comment on Pokémon cards outperforming the stock market?

Our Model 3 got wrecked

Our Model 3 is wrecked. Tesla’s safety saved us.

Posted bysmilingdadJanuary 27, 2023Posted inElectric Vehicles, Insurance, Model3, Personal Finance, TeslaTags:#accident, #claims, Insurance, Model3, TeslaLeave a comment on Our Model 3 got wrecked

Tesla’s EV price cuts deep

Some thoughts on Tesla’s large price reduction last week.

Posted bysmilingdadJanuary 18, 2023Posted inElectric Vehicles, TeslaTags:#china, #europe, #renewableenergy, #sustainability, #us, TeslaLeave a comment on Tesla’s EV price cuts deep

How $2000 saved us $6000

How $2000 pre-paid towards our student loans save us more than $6000 in lifetime interest

Posted bysmilingdadJanuary 17, 2023Posted inDebt, Finance, Personal Finance, retirement, SavingsTags:#personalfinance, #studentloansLeave a comment on How $2000 saved us $6000

Gamify Decluttering

How we can gamify decluttering your home to deliver a cleaner house with less stress

Posted bysmilingdadJanuary 15, 2023January 15, 2023Posted in#spending, Climate Change, UncategorizedTags:#cleaning, #decluttering, #gamestop, #gamifying, #halfpricebooks, #hm, #movietradingcompany, #salvationarmyLeave a comment on Gamify Decluttering

Gamify your retirement and savings

Can you gamify your savings and retirement? smilingdad shows how to make saving fun and competitive, and reward yourself for doing so.

Posted bysmilingdadJanuary 10, 2023Posted inPersonal Finance, retirement, SavingsTags:#gamify, #rewirement, retirement, SavingsLeave a comment on Gamify your retirement and savings

Two REIT’s offer excellent dividend yields

REIT’s took a beating like everything else in 2022. Two REIT’s came up with steady dividends and better than average dividend yields. A large amount of their income comes from renting to the US government. We dive in for further details.

Posted bysmilingdadJanuary 6, 2023January 6, 2023Posted inREITsTags:#dividend, #dividendyield, #investopedia, #yahoo, REITsLeave a comment on Two REIT’s offer excellent dividend yields

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