Liquidity. After our McMinnville house sold in 2009 we experienced something we had never experienced in our life. A savings account which actually had something more than “meager” in it; and a debt column containing a single digit – 0. We relished the idea knowing is was only temporary, and that soon the 30 year […]
“Glen Kellman: No matter how many cereal boxes people want to buy, there will always be more boxes in the back room. So any chance of price appreciation for the next, probably five years, is gone.”
When we pulled our offer, (which was the 4th for those who are counting), last spring, the uneasiness – […]
Simplifying (read: lowering) our grocery bill is a difficult thing to do!
Of course, if we completely cut out all the processed foods we buy, the bills would be less. Some of the worst culprits?… cold cereal, chips and crackers of all sorts, and condiments (like salsa, hummus, mayo, etc.). So, if we’re going to […]
Now that we have chosen to forgo a home purchase, I’m looking for investments that will hopefully keep our down payment from losing value.
Lately, I have been discussing strategies with a very good, down to earth, friend who is incredibly intelligent in many things, including investing. Much of what Ricci touches is golden. He […]
- A family experiment to see if we can free ourselves from the clutter of modern life and the ideas we come across while trying it.
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