Warren Buffett’s Instructions For Wife’s Inheritance
In a remarkable display of simplicity and practicality, Buffett has left clear instructions for how his wife should manage her inheritance.
Personal Finance
Is Betterment’s New “Smart Saver” Plan Really Smart? How to Beat It.
In August of 2018, Betterment rolled out a new “Smart Saver” plan and are stating “Our ultra-low-risk investing solution could earn you a 1.78%* annual return, after fees” according to their blog post. It looks like they are trying to step up and provide a savings vehicle to investors and the financially prudent looking for a … Read more
So I Created My Own Mutual Funds
Hedge fund manager life, here I come. Thoughts of a high rise condo on the Upper East Side and summering in the Hamptons are certainly in my future now that I’m curating investments for the masses. Ok, I confess this isn’t exactly true in a literal sense. (or legal sense..or well, probably ANY sense.) Ok, … Read more
Disconnected In Tokyo: A Cell Phone Nightmare
These days it’s easy to be a road warrior and travel to foreign lands when you have a smartphone in hand. You can translate language on the fly with Google Translate. You always know where you’re going with Google Maps or Apple Maps. Restaurant reviews are at your fingertips for any location you discover unless … Read more
Your Car is Robbing You Blind!
As I wrap up things here in the USA to plan for my trip to Asia I faced a difficult decision. Do I park my car somewhere and pay a monthly parking fee for a few months while I decide how long I’m staying? Or do I sell it and be done with it. Keeping … Read more