I have long been a proponent for physical manifestations (of whatever) over their digital counterparts. In my opinion, there is considerable rationale for this outlook. Besides the security that comes from being able to hold something you possess in your hand, I find that I experience much less frustration and much more well-being when livingContinue reading “The Analog–Digital Happy Medium”
Category Archives: Financial Health
Cognitive Bias and Recouping Losses in Investing: Cutting Your Loses and Letting Your Winners Run
One investing lesson I was fortunate enough to learn early on was how to swallow your pride, and take a loss from your investments. Though it can be a tough pill to swallow in the short-term, the benefits (capital appreciation) in the long run generally will greatly outweigh any short-term losses suffered—if you can takeContinue reading “Cognitive Bias and Recouping Losses in Investing: Cutting Your Loses and Letting Your Winners Run”
The Dangers of Thriftiness and the Slippery Slope of Attachment
For a long time, I had prided myself on my thriftiness. If you’re familiar with the blog, you probably have come across a post or passage somewhere that is specifically about or at least mentions frugality, finding value or supporting independent business. Up until recently, I thought my tendency towards penny-pinching was to the benefitContinue reading “The Dangers of Thriftiness and the Slippery Slope of Attachment”
Give Someone a Fish, or Teach Them the Art of Fishing?
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Chinese proverb This is an age-old idiom, but is still around today because it rings true, especially in the COVID era, at least in the part of the world where I’mContinue reading “Give Someone a Fish, or Teach Them the Art of Fishing?”
Mexico on Less Than $10 Per Day
For a good three-month stretch while living in Oaxaca, I was getting by on less than $10/day. This was possible largely by cost-cutting, in the form of: However, all good things come to an end. My hostel decided to implement new rules regarding COVID protocol after a guest was rushed to the hospital in theContinue reading “Mexico on Less Than $10 Per Day”
Financial Security and Investing: Putting Your “Wealth” To Work For You
The following passage is an excerpt from a chapter of my upcoming e-book, “Conscious Consumption” When in conversation with friends or in passing, I’ve often heard the catch-phrase, “think of it as an investment”. But, based on these conversations and interactions, and the “assets” often referred to, I’m convinced that many individuals do not knowContinue reading “Financial Security and Investing: Putting Your “Wealth” To Work For You”
5 Easy Ways to Save Money While Traveling
There is no shortage of advice online when it comes to tips for saving money while traveling. However, there are several easy, often overlooked measures one can take to maximize a travel budget, without hardly compromising your itinerary or experience. 1.) Contrarian Ticket-Buying Beyond determining your destination, if you can be non-committal in scheduling theContinue reading “5 Easy Ways to Save Money While Traveling”
Conscious Consumption 