I talked about finding a new money tracking system once I found out that Mint was going away. Mint was a huge part of my life as I was constantly tracking our finances and budget. I…

Now that I have all the categories identified, I need to determine how important each factor is. Step 1: The Dealbreakers This is the easiest part. These are the non-negotiables, the bouncers at the front door…

I wrote about the "Best States to Retire To" and found out that the ratings were like a Whose Line is it Anyway? episode. I realized the importance of individual weighting. Some people care more about…

I am retired, so should I be thinking about what state I should be living in? One of the best part of the United States is the differences of each state. Taxes, Healthcare, Cost of Living,…

When I was talking to my cousin about my Dad's estate, she said that things are a lot easier if there are less than $100K in assets. I laughed it off, knowing that my Dad's house…

I didn't expect to be writing this blog post for another twenty years, but here I am. A significant connection between my Dad and me was our shared obsession with tracking our assets. He managed his…

Until recently, I had never purchased any stock options. Of course, I was familiar with the concept, especially because having a large share of options in a company I worked for going public allowed me to…

I hate cash. I try my best not to carry it. My children will soon be 16 and 13, and I would like them to experience the freedom of spending their money however they want. If…