As of July 28, 2025, the cumulative tariff collection for the year stands at $125.6 billion, a 130.9% increase compared to the same time last year. So, what happens to that money? It has been going into a general fund, which is managed by the Federal Reserve. The fund is
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In 2025 it is getting more difficult to find ways to save money. I just came back from the grocery store and spent $144 for 36 items. That is an average of $4 for every item I put in the cart. I knew it would be close to $140 because
Continue readingJune Ebay Sales Update
I sold 4 Xbox One controllers this month. This keeps me on track with my goal of selling one per week in 2025. Profit from selling the controllers was $36.94. I have 3 refurbished controllers that need to be listed. With demand still strong, I only list one or two
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There have been a few stories in the news lately about how the 401k plan has failed to live up to its expectations. My 401k account (now an IRA) has been my best preforming investment. During my working years, I recall going to presentations from investment professionals who talked about
Continue readingMore Xbox One Repairs
This past month I acquired two Night Ops Camo Xbox One controllers listed as needs repair on Ebay. One of them tested good and only needed to be cleaned. The other one had a loose part rattling around inside and the left trigger wasn’t working. When I took the controller
Continue readingFrom SQQQ to SOXL
Since it appears that nothing can stop this bull market, I decided to sell half of my position in SQQQ and bought 50 shares of SOXL (Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X). SOXL tracks the performance of the NYSE Semiconductor Index with leverage to seek a 300% daily return. On 7/11/25
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