Our Unsustainable Government: “It’s arithmetic”
“Interest costs matter,” my friend tells me over lunch.
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.
The Four Pillars of Investing and the Test of Time
Book publishers love their “backlist” – the books that
Taylor Swift and Me
It happened in 2020 so it’s ancient history. The ink-stained wretch and Taylor Swift That
The Life of Riley Gets Even Easier
Yes, the cost of living is going up. I bet you knew that. But cheer
Social Security: It’s All About the Cash
We can confidently predict one thing about the future. Our politicians will be talking about
HOW A ROGUE TOYOTA DEALER BECAME A MARKETING AGENT FOR TESLA
Last year the average age of U.S. cars hit a record 12.2 years. That makes
You Can’t Beat Sloth
The news wasn’t good for money managers last month. Not that they paid any attention.
Choose: Money or Life?
Imagine you are walking down a street. A stranger approaches. “Would you answer a question,”
Examining the Tax Deferral Gift Horse
Are tax-deferred retirement plans worthwhile? I apologize for asking such a rude question. But it’s
Meditation at Chick-fil-A
I can explain. This is a free country. You can meditate anywhere. Just to prove
Living on Social Security in Texas
Is it possible to live on Social Security benefits and nothing else? Can you do