On Becoming “Not Unhealthy”
The Not Unhealthy Parent As a single parent, my goal in life is to be not unhealthy. Generational trauma runs in most families and is seen in parents and children. It takes a single person to put an end […]
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Play in Retirement
Play in Retirement It seems as if children are born to know how to play, and adults just plain forget how to play. What is play, and why is it important for adults to play daily? Especially in […]
How to Optimize Inheritance to Your Children
Optimize Inheritance to Kids Inheritance. A goal for some is to leave behind money for their kids. What is the most tax-efficient way to leave money to your kids? If your goal is your kid’s inheritance, consider which accounts you […]
Building Your “Life Portfolio” in Retirement
The Retirement “Life Portfolio” I got to thinking about my retirement “life portfolio.” Remember the thought experiment in which you challenge yourself to imagine what you would do if you were 100% cash rather than invested in your current […]
Oxytocin and Healing
Oxytocin and Healing Oxytocin is a neuropeptide hormone involved in childbirth, bonding, and attachment. As important, it is what allows self-soothing in the face of suffering. When you practice self-compassion, you get rewarded with oxytocin. Oxytocin—the tend and […]
The Portfolio Size Effect
Get the Last Doubling – The Portfolio Size Effect The portfolio size effect leads to a tough decision: a tradeoff. All investment decisions are tradeoffs. You want to get what you can from the market before you retire while […]
Hippocampus Healing From Trauma
The Hippocampus and Healing from Trauma The hippocampus is partly responsible for learning, memory, and contextualizing life. Pretty important, but there are already two strikes against it: the hippocampus develops after the amygdala and is inhibited by cortisol. While […]
A Fictional Retirement Plan
A Fictional Retirement Plan I wanted to start off a new series of blogs about fictional retirement plans. What can we learn about retirement planning by doing case reviews for fictional couples? Let me know if you enjoy […]
Alternatives to Bonds
Bond Alternatives For Diversification Should you diversify your bond holdings? Bond alternatives are an interesting consideration, especially now that interest rates and inflation are back. Your bond funds are paying better, but inflation evaporates lazy money. If you have de-risked […]
