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Retire: Don’t retire says 101 yo practicing doc

A 101 year old, practicing doctor shares tips on how he keeps his brain sharp. That has big implications for traditional views of retirement.

Posted bysmilingdadAugust 11, 2023Posted inInvestments, Personal Finance, retirement, SavingsTags:#ageism, #brainhealth, #personalfinance, #socialsecurity, #work, retirementLeave a comment on Retire: Don’t retire says 101 yo practicing doc

New I bonds offer 4.3%

New I Bond rates are out, for the May 2023 to October 2023 period. New I Bonds offer an attractive 0.9% fixed return for the life of the bonds.

Posted bysmilingdadMay 1, 2023May 1, 2023Posted in#ibonds, InvestmentsTags:#ibonds, Investments, SavingsLeave a comment on New I bonds offer 4.3%

Investing: First Republic Bank is a goner

We lost on a foolish bet on First Republic Bank. Avoid our mistake. If you have put options, pay close attention.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 29, 2023May 1, 2023Posted inInvestments, StocksTags:#fdic, #firstrepublicbank, #macd, #options, StocksLeave a comment on Investing: First Republic Bank is a goner

An update on gold, ethereum, bitcoin, QQQ and OPI

A review of some investments giving buy signals, and a big loser in our portfolio.

Posted bysmilingdadApril 13, 2023Posted inCryptocurrency, Investments, StocksTags:#bitcoin, #ethereum, #gold, #opi, #personalfinance, #qqqLeave a comment on An update on gold, ethereum, bitcoin, QQQ and OPI

Stocks implode, while crypto explodes higher

A review of gold, bitcoin, ethereum, S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq, and the Regional Bank Index.

Posted bysmilingdadMarch 26, 2023Posted inCryptocurrency, Personal Finance, StocksTags:#bitcoin, #dow, #ethereum, #gold, #nasdaw, #personalfinance, #regionalbankindex, #s&p500Leave a comment on Stocks implode, while crypto explodes higher

Stocks and crypto are at a critical juncture

Stocks and crypto have no idea which way to go. A review of US stock indices, bitcoin, and ethereum.

Posted bysmilingdadMarch 5, 2023Posted in#education, Cryptocurrency, Investments, Personal Finance, Stocks, TeslaTags:#bitcoin, #ethereum, #personalfinance, #s&p500, $djia #nasdaqLeave a comment on Stocks and crypto are at a critical juncture

Former NFL player makes millions selling Pokémon cards in business

Is it better to play in the NFL or start a business? For Blake Martinez, he gave up football and pursued his Pokémon trading business, with amazing results.

Posted bysmilingdadFebruary 26, 2023February 26, 2023Posted in#business, #pokemon, Collectibles, InvestmentsTags:#business, #danielpink, #nfl, #personalfinance, #pokemon, #regretLeave a comment on Former NFL player makes millions selling Pokémon cards in business

What are Treasury Inflation Protected Securities?

What are Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS)? A simple guide.

Posted bysmilingdadFebruary 25, 2023Posted inInvestments, Personal Finance, TIPSTags:#inflation, #nominalyields, #personalfinance, #realyield, #treasurydirect, TIPS1 Comment on What are Treasury Inflation Protected Securities?

6-month US Treasury Bills cross 5%

US Treasury Bills are offering some of the highest yields in decades.

Posted bysmilingdadFebruary 23, 2023Posted inInvestments, Personal Finance, Treasury BillsTags:#highinterest, #treasurybills, #treasurydirect, #yieldLeave a comment on 6-month US Treasury Bills cross 5%

Capital One has 5% CD rates

Capital One is offering the highest rate on Certificate of Deposit’s we have seen recently.

Posted bysmilingdadFebruary 8, 2023February 8, 2023Posted inCertificates of Deposit, Investments, UncategorizedTags:#capitalone, #certificateofdeposit, #personalfinance, SavingsLeave a comment on Capital One has 5% CD rates

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