It is late December, and the temperature is -9 F here in Minnesota. That is unusually cold for this time of the year. But, not as cold as the NASDAQ has been in 2022. With only a few trading days left, the index is near its low point for the
Continue readingTilray Shares Down 82%
Tilray Brands, Inc. engages in the research, cultivation, production, marketing, and distribution of medical cannabis products in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America. I have 250 shares with an average price of $19.83. As of 12/13/22 TLRY stock is trading at $3.60 per share. That means
Continue readingSaving Money on Cat Litter
Even our pets are being affected by inflation! I had been getting Fresh Step Clean Paws Calming cat litter in a 22.5 Lb box from Target. In March 2022 the price was $13.79. By July, the price had risen to $16.49. With two cats I was buying a box every
Continue readingNovember 2022 Investing Update
For the month of November, the DOW gained 1936 points. That is a 5.6% increase from the prior month, helped by signs that inflation numbers are headed down. My interest and dividend income was $1,331 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1,148 for November. YTD my investments
Continue reading2022 Holiday Shopping Budget
During the holiday season a lot of people feel good when they spend money. I am frugal and don’t think the same way about spending money as my spend-happy girlfriend. I know how much money we have coming in each month and have built our budget around that. Just because
Continue readingThe Collapse of Cryptocurrency
The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX is a fascinating story. A lawsuit filed on 11/15/22 against FTX founder and celebrities including quarterback Tom Brady and basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, claims they engaged in deceptive business practices by promoting unregistered securities. Cases against FTX, which is based in the
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