thoughts &
notes

Thrift Saving Plan Changes

Happy Friday! Last month, the TSP added some new features, but if you don’t log on to the website often, like I don’t, here is a quick...

How we keep pace with inflation

Inflation is at a 40 year high in 2022. A lot of our clients (especially our retirees) are asking how we make sure their savings and...

Throwing in the towel on YNAB

I had delusions that budgeting software would have become easier to use compared to the last time I used it. It's been several years...

YNAB.com review - (YNAB is You Need A Budget)

YNAB notes YNAB: https://www.youneedabudget.com/ Easy to create trial account Step 1. Create Budget Categories. Enter a budget spending...

Dollar Cost Averaging Your Gasoline Purchases?

Video: Buy Dividend Paying Stocks...?

We hear this a lot for various reasons: buy stocks that pay dividends. Is this a good strategy?