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linklings, getting caught up a bit edition

Started by Steve @ bripblap · 10 months ago

I suddenly realized I haven’t done a roundup in a while and my feed reader was overflowing with starred items.  So in order to catch up, I selected some of the more recent items.  I have been consumed by politics recently, making it very difficult for me to concentrate on p ... Continue reading »

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  • Mrs. Micah

    1 year ago

    Thanks, Steve. Perhaps No is what I should be saying, too, as in "No new blog. No."

    But then again, the election featured in my dream---mostly people discussing who they were going to vote for, no candidates or anything.
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  • Curmudgeon

    1 year ago

    Steve, regarding your 401K, surely you remember the dark days of late 2001 through early 2003. I recall continuing my contributions at the maximum rate during that time, only to see the balance barely budge as the stock market maintained its relentless fall. By the end of 2004, however, the balance had almost tripled as my investments during those bad times began to pay off.
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  • Glblgluy

    1 year ago

    Well, I know you want me to say "No" to the new blog, but I say go for it. If you're passionate about it, write about it. I started one recently on saltwater fish aquariums (forgive me for the shameless plug) which is one of my hobbies. Gather Little by Little still gets the most of my focus, but I really enjoy writing over on the saltwater blog too.

    I'd say start it and see where it goes! Thanks for including my article!
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  • FourPillars

    1 year ago

    Hi Steve - no new blog for you!

    Thanks for the link - In your situation as a consultant I agree that a cash emergency fund is a good thing - bigger is probably better.

    Interestingly enough the Canuck government announced last night (undoubtedly in response to my post) the creation of a new non-taxable account similar to your Roth 401k which removes a big part of my argument for not having a cash emergency fund since there will be no on-going tax drag with this new account.
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  • dawn

    1 year ago

    I had never watched that silly television program before - but I found that episode to be quite fun! Thanks for the mention - I appreciate it bunches!
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  • FFB

    1 year ago

    Nice roundup! Just visited a few of the links. Thanks for pointing them out!
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  • Lazy Man and Money

    1 year ago

    Hmmm, Flock. I remember checking it out a year or two ago. I didn't spend more than 5 minutes with it. It might be time for another spin.
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  • FourPillars

    1 year ago

    Thanks for the link - I think my previous comment got lost in the filter...

    Mike
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  • Ruth

    1 year ago

    My vote is to continue your rational avoidance of most news. Yes, the presidential race will affect your pocketbook (and everyone else's), but getting yourself all worked up probably won't change anything. Enjoy your life! Ignore politics! Don't start a blog that will probably elicit lots of angry comments which will, in turn, make you angry. Really, you should enjoy your life!
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