On Spoiled Young Adults
From the Associated Press today: College students are more narcissistic and self-centered than their predecessors, claims a study by five psychologists who examined the responses of 16,475 college... On Yuppie Parents and Spoiled Kids
I am lucky enough to be quoted on a regular basis in the media such as the Wall Street Journal, Investment News, Reuters, SmartMoney, and other financial publications concerning the 529 savings... Financial Tips: Sixth Edition
How to construct a portfolio of funds Why construct a portfolio? Consider this: you own one mutual fund with a large allocation of stock - say 10% of the portfolio – in stock of Marvel (NYSE: MVL... Financial Tips: 5 and 1/2 Edition
What is the best investment: mutual funds, ETFs, or some other vehicle? Either is fine. If you're very wealthy, you'll want to consider Separately-Managed Accounts (SMAs) or hedge fund products.... Financial Tips: Fifth Edition
What is a mutual fund, anyway? A mutual fund is an investment. Multiple investors pool their money to buy stocks, bonds, or other securities. If you have $2,000 to invest, but either cannot... On True Love and Self-Assuredness
In the wake of Valentine's Day a story recently came to my attention from Boing Boing that everyone might benefit from. Marine Ty Ziegel was wounded in Iraq. The attack left him permanently... Financial Quicktip: Websites that save you money
There are a number of web sites that are designed to find deals. I hate popups and affiliate sites. These are the core sites that I use: General Craig's List Slickdeals Woot (careful,... Advice: All I Need to Know I Learned From Cartoons
There is a story that I like to tell people that believe I am overly frugal (cheap even!). I tell them about Scrooge McDuck. If you remember Duck Tales, you'll remember that Scrooge McDuck is the... Financial Tips: Fourth Edition
How to select investments in a 401(k) If you have a 401(k), invest at least the minimum amount necessary to get the maximum matching contribution from you employer. After that, it's a matter of... Financial Tips: Third Edition
Converting money to time to money Time is something that you can never buy back, and you should consider its value in every decision you make. In the first edition of financial tips, I expounded... Financial Tips: Second Edition
Prioritizing spending seems easy at first, but it can be tough to give up on a desired purchase for something you need. Just follow the basics from elementary school to spending: 1) Food 2)... Financial Tips: First Edition
Today's financial tip: Stop buying crap you don't need. Why should I write a blog? What possible insight do I have? At 28 I have a half-million dollar home, successful career, beautiful wife,... Boston emergency services: Incompetent or punctual?
Boston is filled with whiners , but I for one am proud of our emergency services personnel. The ridiculous concept of putting up battery-powered illuminated advertisements of a lewd mooninite... Suspicious packages do not equal good publicity
In what has to be the dumbest marketing campaign ever conceived, Turner Broadcasting okayed the deployment of "suspicious packages" in a number of cities that would purportedly project images... How to stay motivated - It's about momentum
Hitting them gym after a hiatus is damn tough. Last night was the first night I have worked out since moving into my new house last year. I refuse to pay pricy gym membership fees, so I put in... Paris grifters fail to pluck cityboy heartstrings
When you live in a city like Boston, your heart hardens to many things that would shock other people. A recent trip to Paris resulted in some stunned gypsies at the Eiffel tower when I orally... Supreme Commander: Next Command and Conquer or Ground Control?
Does anyone play RTS games anymore? If they did, maybe the newer Dune would have been profitable, Battle Realms would have caught on, and Ground Control would have gone on to make a third sequel.... Some days everything and everyone seems boring
Someday you will realize that you too are boring. You might have been fun and exciting in college when you were drinking with friends. Maybe you were exciting in high school, gossiping about... Computer costs limit the PC gaming marketplace
My PC is so old (1999) I am unable to run any game newer than 2003. As a result, I have not bought a new computer game in years. I will not buy a new computer until my current computer either 1)... Sony's Wicked Ways
Sony needs a change in mentality. The firm repeatedly introduces technologies that nobody asked for and, once released, nobody wanted. Typically the firm trys to use its size to push failing media...