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I think that ‘true’ happiness comes from contentment within. From that viewpoint, yes they are the same.

Nope, but in my opinion, happiness is overrated. Contentment is much more critical. Happiness can be fleeting, contentment is...

I’m currently reading the book “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel. It’s not so much about how to use what money you have to...

I’m diabetic so carbs are the enemy. One corn on the cob at supper time, and the next day my blood sugar will be over 200. It’ll take...

You can either build a power system or get a so-called solar power station. There are advantages to both. Something like a Bluetti or...

Well to explain more as well as why I prefer investing to how SS is run… (Bet you didn’t think I’d go there again…) ;-) The individual...

I rarely use PayPal so don’t know the ends and outs of it. But how do you withdraw funds from PayPal? The only time I’ve used it was...

My point exactly. And to make it even more interesting, most financial advisers would be thrilled if their clients invested 15% of...

I recently read an interesting book - “Ours Was the Shining Future” by David Leonhardt. One of the key points that he makes is how...

^^^^ Crooked politicians are elected by the people. So the people get what they wanted.

Guess you never got a 1099-B form. Trust me, capital gains are included on the federal income tax form and becomes part of your AGI...

It is already.

I read much about his regrets. The big thing he regretted was that he felt they would push prices up too much. But that is somewhat...

But he wouldn’t even have a 401K with Vanguard.

Because in order to be successful, it has to be used. For example the 401K system has produced many first time millionaires, but only...