Last weekĀ I met up with my college roommate in San Diego.Ā I reserved us each a room on the beautiful San Diego bay.Ā The rooms were right next door to each other.Ā Both had gorgeous views and identical amenities.Ā Yet, my room was 30% more expensive than hers.Ā They were identical rooms!Ā (That got handled, … [Read more…]
Your fees destroy my returns, Buster! āBut maāam, you get what you pay for.Ā Stop looking at our mutual fund fees.Ā Instead, look at our investment returns.Ā Ā Ā Returns are where the money is,ā said the rep for my 401(k). With clenched teeth, I resisted grabbing him by his Armani tie and saying, āYour fees will … [Read more…]
During the last 10 years of my public serviceĀ career, I found work was taking over my life. Ā It was taking its toll on my body.Ā By the time the weekend rolled around, I didnāt feel like doing anything other than the laundry.Ā And I usually found myself at my desk working through the weekend anyway.Ā … [Read more…]