With everything happening in Minneapolis, it’s been hard to find the energy to write. Personal finance takes a back seat when the world around you is upside down and angry everywhere. We are fortunate to live in this city, despite tragedies dating back to George Floyd’s murder in 2020. All we Minneapolitans do is rally […]
Health and Lifestyle Matters
Good health and finding one's purpose are crucial variables that often get lost in the figures and spreadsheets of personal finance. Topics here range wide and far, from whether or not to get a hair transplant, how to avoid BMW drivers, and deciding between PRK or Lasik.
Learn how a healthy lifestyle is the more important factor in enjoying life today. Limiting sacrifices while paying down debt and saving for the future.
Should I Buy a Peloton? 5 Reasons to Give It a Spin
If you’re familiar with Midwest winters, you know how hard it can be to motivate yourself to get exercise outdoors. When there’s ice everywhere, the wind chill is 20 below, and even the dogs won’t go out, it’s home gym time, Baby… That’s why this past fall we decided to plop down $2,256 to buy […]
Dealing With Uncertainty When Retirement Is Near
The last couple of years have been nuts. I’ve got nothing to complain about and a lot more to contribute. Blogging just had to take a back seat for a while. Uncertainty gives life some spice, but it sure can take you out of a routine. Do you embrace uncertainty, or try to fight it? […]
Is a Hair Transplant Worth It?
Roughly 250,000 hair transplants occur in the U.S. alone each year, approaching 900,000 worldwide. This is not a rare procedure, by a long shot. Is a hair transplant worth it? Consider that well over 33% of men (and women) experience hair loss, and it’s easy to understand the appeal of a hair transplant. Believe it […]
Rediscovering the Joy of Being a Homebody
Restrictions, curfews, and isolation are fast becoming a normal part of life since the COVID-19 outbreak took root here in the U.S. A little over one week has passed since social distancing was introduced and several public gathering venues closed. Even for those of us who don’t mind a little downtime being a homebody, the […]