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When the mob makes you lose your sanity 13 Apr 2011 | 12:51 am
This may be the last time you trust “reason” in a crowd. There are many psychological defects that make us do dumb things with money. We chase performance in the stock market and feel pressure from t...
Can you save too much for retirement? 7 Apr 2011 | 01:35 am
And can I contradict myself in a week? When I was in college, I dressed like a homeless person. Now, I dress like I’m in college. It’s not that I can’t afford nicer clothes. Thankfully I’m well beyon...
How to retire with no savings 27 Mar 2011 | 06:04 pm
Thousands of Americans are doing it. Have you read the news lately? Soon-to-be retirees have saved almost nothing for retirement. No doubt that means we’ll soon have homeless Baby Boomers begging for...
Don’t let the “great” be the enemy of the “good” 21 Mar 2011 | 09:46 am
Or, why I still haven’t bought a mattress I’ve intended to buy a new mattress for, oh, about a year now. I’ve actually gone to Macy’s and lain down on probably 20 or so mattresses to figure out what ...
Why we’re going to stop caring about the unemployed 12 Mar 2011 | 04:46 pm
The difficulty with an improving economy Every once in a while, I run across a comment on a blog or news story that reads something like this: “If you’ve been unemployed for more than a year, you’re ...
How much do you value your time? 7 Mar 2011 | 02:30 pm
Hello Get Rich Slowly visitors! I’m flattered J.D. sent you here, and I’d be even more thrilled if you stopped by on your own! Here are a few reasons why you should: 1. This ain’t your typical per...
The brilliant idea: How “focus” can destroy creativity 23 Feb 2011 | 02:00 am
Daydreamers, distractions, and new ideas I once worked at a company that had a computer policy from the dark ages. Dozens of websites—from Gmail to Amazon and even some news sites like Huffington Pos...
Thinking about the deficit as you invest 19 Feb 2011 | 02:00 am
The “crisis” that never comes The recent deficit talk has people rightly concerned about whether or not Congress and the President have the cojones to bring our fiscal house in order. There are basic...
The role of confidence in success 14 Feb 2011 | 02:00 am
Do you think God wills you to succeed? Lady Gaga thinks she’s been chosen by God for fame. So do Eminem, Aaron Rodgers (Packers QB), and Snoop Dog. At least, so says a story in the Wall Street Journa...
Anchors aweigh? Staying mobile to maximize opportunity 5 Feb 2011 | 03:00 am
The yard and white picket fence have lost their sheen. I don’t own a home and don’t think I ever will in the extremely expensive city in which I live. That’s more a happenstance than a conscious deci...
