Positive thinking, or an optimistic approach to life, has been much heralded over the last several decades, and for good reason. By allowing you to turn what could otherwise be a frustrating situation into one of peace and joy, positive thinking is a vital ingredient to a happy existence. I will provide a couple of […]
Have an affair. Life is short.™ Ashley Madison website slogan Don’t have an affair. Life will seem very, very long if you do! Tim McIntyre You may have seen in the news lately that the Ashley Madison website, which caters to married people seeking to have an affair, had their website hacked. The people who […]
In the summer I usually take a little break from my diet, just to relax a bit and enjoy some foods I deny myself during the rest of the year. It dawned on me this summer that I hadn’t had White Castle in probably 15 years or so, so I decided to go there for […]
Those of you who have read my book (and for those of you who haven’t, shame on you!) know that I’ve had a long and eventful past with alcohol, and that’s being charitable. Whether it’s my Irish heritage or just lack of common sense, I never had much luck managing my alcohol intake. My hope […]
If I could only have a dollar for every time I’ve heard this. I have a lot of family and friends who are in their late forties or fifties. This is often the time in people’s lives when they get very disillusioned with their job. There are two main reasons for this. The first is […]
“You Need to Eat Breakfast” is Yet One More Nutrition Myth
Note to readers: In the New Year I will be posting articles less frequently as I have a lot going on this year. I really appreciate all of you, my faithful readers, and I wish for you and your families a healthy and prosperous 2017! It’s almost comical how often so-called “healthy eating […]
Why Does the Traffic Always Slow Down When I’m In a Hurry?
Men are disturbed not by events, but by the views which they take of them. Epictetus, born 55 A.D. In my book “I’m a Type A—How the Heck Will I Ever Retire?” I talk a lot about how what we think influences our attitude, mood, and behavior. I discuss how, unbeknownst to many of us, […]
What Happens If My Mutual Fund Company Goes Broke?
Some of the people I assist with financial planning have been astute enough to ask the following question: “So you recommend Vanguard as an excellent mutual fund company to use for my investments. Well, what happens if Vanguard goes bankrupt? Shouldn’t I spread my money around to more than one mutual fund company? You’ve told […]
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