July 2025

My Ambition Is To Have Ambition

Don’t be afraid to spend your money in retirement. If you don’t, somebody else will. Read this week’s terrific retirement links to broaden your retirement horizon. America is a great place to invest your retirement funds. OptimistiCallie Three tips for planning your retirement. Morningstar There are many forms of wealth. A Wealth of Common Sense…

Become An Investment Hermit

Withdrawing from the noise leads you down a path toward clarity. Recently, at a party, I was told, “I need to get out more,” because I wasn’t aware of a local restaurant. Do I? At 61, I’m not looking to add many things to my life. It’s a better use of time to maximize what…

My Ambition Is To Have Ambition…..When Is My Retirement?

Retirement means different things to different people. Find your definition by reading this week’s terrific links. Spending money is difficult for some people. A Wealth of Common Sense Four intelligent ways to manage cash. Morningstar Lessons from a 106-year-old. N.Y. Post Lean into the first year of retirement rule. Kiplinger Nature provides valuable investing lessons….

Slow, Steady, Sustainable

Gardening and investing are about compounding. What is the most sustainable way to achieve your goals without taking undue risk? The answer is easy for gardening – Go Native. Native planting involves growing plants naturally adapted to a specific region’s climate, soil, and ecosystem. Native plants are the best way to promote biodiversity and sustainability….