Our Prius, at 8
The Burns family Prius, which we treat like an adored child, is now 8 years
Scott Burns
Scott Burns is the creator of Couch Potato investing and a personal finance columnist with decades of experience. If you can fog a mirror and divide by the number "2" or make a margarita, he'll show you how to get better investment results--- and a better retirement--- with little or no effort.
Should We Eat Dessert First?
“I’ll take my Social Security benefits ASAP, thank you very much.” That’s the thumbnail summary
Vanity Capital
It has been said that a sucker is born every minute. What hasn’t been said
Meditation on McDonald’s, Part 2
McDonald’s, April 4th, 10 a.m. It’s the morning lull here. The moms delivered the kids
Let Us Now Praise Reliable Vices
O.K., so the world is going to hell in a handbasket. The impending disaster raises
Front Door and Back Door Tax Increases
As emails go, it was unusual. It was from a Republican candidate for the U.S.
Living with Hauser’s Law
Today’s rude question: Is it possible that all the discussion of taxes in Washington is
How to Save in the No-Yield Economy
Should we change how we use our money? The question came to mind recently as
Is It Time to Eat the Rich?
Should we eat the rich? The idea came to mind as I read the Forbes
The Amazing Half-Full Glass
OK, I’ll admit it. I’ve been practicing saying that I am 70 years old for
The Wealthy Vampire
There is something troubling at Barnes and Noble. The store offers plenty of books on