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Note: This post is going to assume a lot of privilege. It's not going to address the very real issues of income inequality and systemic disadvantage, as those are a bit beyond my wheelhouse (although I do have pretty strong opinions about policy changes we should make that could at least help address those issues). … Continue reading The Extraordinary Opportunity of Starting Early (and Privilege)
I've written about inflation previously, usually trying to put it in a broader context to try to help folks understand it more deeply (and accurately). I'm currently reading Barry Ritholtz's How Not to Invest and he gives a great example on page 150 of my hardcover copy from the library (Part 2, Section 1). He … Continue reading Inflation, Wages and Investments
I've written about inflation several times previously (here, here, here, and here), but it's a topic I keep returning to because I feel like it's a concept that many people still don't really understand. And, unfortunately, that often means they reach invalid conclusions, which can lead to poor financial decisions and/or lead people to just … Continue reading Inflation (again)
Some of you will be too young to get this reference, but the title of this blog post is best if read like Jan Brady saying, "Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!" You've probably noticed that the topic of inflation has been in the news lately. It's been in the economic news, brought up in political campaigns, talked … Continue reading Inflation! Inflation! Inflation!
You have probably noticed a plethora of stories lately about how young people today are not moving out of the house very quickly after high school/college. There are many, many reasons for this (financial, emotional, and other). The stories you read typically take one of two approaches, depending on the focus of the author. The … Continue reading The (Financial) Advantages of Living at Home
Property taxes have been a hot topic in Colorado this summer as new valuations came out and they were very high. For example, our house increased in value by 49% since the last valuation two years ago! Like many folks, we appealed, as our house is valued at about 35% higher than we could actually … Continue reading Colorado Property Taxes Are Outrageous! (Outrageously Low)
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