May is bringing a continuation of the selloff in tech and growth
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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 readingRefurbishing old Watches
Getting an old watch to work again can often be as simple as replacing the battery. Anything more than that can be a challenge for a watch repair novice. I’ve been looking for small items that can be easily shipped and sell for good money on ebay. Refurbishing old watches
Continue readingFurniture Repair
I have only purchased a few new pieces of furniture in my life. The last new item I bought was a mattress. Otherwise, my house is mainly filled with mismatched used furniture. I recently needed to repair an old chest of drawers that had worn out slides. The slides were
Continue readingInflation Fear
May is bringing a continuation of the selloff in tech and growth stocks. Any company that uses micro chips has been especially hard hit. I worked in the electronics industry and it seems like there was always a shortage of chips. It doesn’t help if your company has a poor
Continue readingMEME Stocks
Buying stocks from companies that are hyped by online investment gurus will often leave you with losses. By the time you hear about the stock, it is usually too late. High volatility is common and if you get in after the peak, you will end up with a stock that
Continue readingOnline Grocery Routine
In a previous post, I gave details of my first online grocery shopping experience. It has been 5 months now and I thought I would post an update. I haven’t gone into a grocery store to buy food since that first time. Our online grocery shopping routine usually starts on
Continue readingMarch Tech Selloff
The stock market has not been nice to tech stocks in the last few weeks. I’ve seen this before and it usually ends badly for all stocks. There are some areas of strength, like basic materials, but those stocks can also come down if the selling continues. I bought a
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