It’s been just over 5 years since I decided not to seek employment after being laid-off. I’ve seen many YouTube videos about people in the same situation. Most of them talking about how they manage financially or how they are coping with their loss of purpose from not being employed.
Continue readingK-Cup Coffee Revisited
A few years ago, I posted my experience using paper filters in my K-Cup coffee maker. The conclusion was that you can save about 75% by using paper filters and your own coffee. Since then, I have been trying to perfect the taste of the coffee using paper filters. There
Continue readingNovember 2024 Investing Update
For the eleventh month of 2024 the DOW gained 2,858 points, or 6.80%. Year to date the index is up 19.08%. Interest and dividend income was $1,794 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $906. An increase of $18,321 in market value was the highest monthly increase since
Continue readingHoliday Shipping Surcharges
It’s that time of the year again for holiday shopping! I do a lot of shopping year-round on auction websites. One of the things I like to do is add items to my favorites or watchlist. Some websites let you enter a note on the item on your watchlist. I
Continue reading2025 Medicare Cost Increases
For 2025 the cost of Medicare part B will be increasing from $174 to $185 per month. This is a 5.9% increase over the previous year. The part B annual deductible will increase by $17 in 2025 to $257. Paying an extra $11 dollars per month adds up to an
Continue readingOctober 2024 Investing Update
For the tenth month of 2024 the DOW lost 144 points, or about 0.34%. Year to date the index is up 11.50%. Interest and dividend income was $5,373 for the month. Withdrawals for living expenses came to $1,310. Overall, my account balance decreased by 1% from the prior month. Expenses
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