For the month of August, the DOW lost 378 points. This puts
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I’ve seen a few articles on the Internet lately trying to determine how much money we need for early retirement. A lot of it has to do with your lifestyle. If you are someone who likes to travel, eat out, or go to shows, you may need more money to
Continue readingReselling on Ebay in 2023
I’ve been buying and selling on Ebay since July 11, 2010. During the past 13 years I’ve seen a lot of changes. Most of the changes have resulted in more money for Ebay and less for resellers. So far this year, almost 50% of all sales have gone to Ebay
Continue readingAugust 2023 Investing Update
For the month of August, the DOW lost 378 points. This puts the DOW up 5.13% for the year, and up by 11.86% in the past 12 months. My interest and dividend income was $1973 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1163 in the past month. So
Continue readingRetirement Downsizing
For some people getting rid of old possessions is an easy task. But for those of us who have an attachment to the things we have accumulated over the years, it can be very difficult. There are activities that I haven’t done in years, yet I still hold onto the
Continue readingJuly 2023 Investing Update
For the month of July, the DOW went up 1152 points. This puts the DOW up 6% for the year, and up by 7% in the past 12 months. Interest and dividend income was $2281 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1223 in the past month. In
Continue readingAmazon Prime 17 Day Shipping
It’s the middle of summer and I had to wait 17 days for an Amazon Prime order to arrive. I was looking for the best price on a personal care product. I found a 2 pack on Amazon for $11, which was about a 40% discount. But I didn’t notice
Continue readingTrash Collection Fee Up 17.5%
This is where I normally post money saving tips, but sometimes it’s a losing battle. This month our city selected trash collection company notified us that fees would be increasing. I should be calling them our environmental services provider, as they like to be called these days. This is what
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