Peace of Mind in a World Gone Mad There was a time when I thought investing had to be exciting. I subscribed to twelve newsletters,…
Author: Craig Wallin
The Income Unicorn That Never Existed
Posted in Income Investing, and Money Mistakes
Realistic Expectations in Retirement Investing Every retiree dreams of the mythical perfect investment: high income, no risk, daily payouts, and maybe a free toaster. I…
Faith, Patience, and the Joy of Letting Things Percolate When I was younger, I believed in fast things. Fast cars (mine was a rusting Chevy,…
The Day I Married a CD (And Other Low-Yield Love Affairs)
Posted in Income Investing, and Safe Investing
Most retirees dream of excitement: cruises, road trips, maybe skydiving if the hips allow it. Me? I fell head over heels for a certificate of…
Love in the Time of Dividends
Posted in Dividends
How Quarterly Payouts Became Date Night When you picture a retired couple rekindling romance, you probably imagine roses, candlelight, maybe a little Sinatra playing softly…
The Great Mutual Fund Mix-Up
Posted in Money Mistakes
Overcoming Mistakes (With Laughter, Bourbon, and a Small Dose of Indigestion) When I retired, I had big plans. I was going to master investing the…
By someone who’s seen the fine print—and lived to tell the tale. Reverse mortgages promise the financial equivalent of a free lunch: stay in your…
Hit the Road, Forget the Lawn, and Find Out if That Squeaking Sound Is Coming From You or the Axle There comes a moment in…
Make Money in Your Pajamas Without Learning TikTok Dances Let’s get one thing out of the way: I’m not against traditional retirement activities. I think…
How to Avoid Driving Your Retirement Off a Cliff (and Still Have Fun on the Road) There’s a saying that “rules are meant to be…