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November 9, 2025

Sorta Random Sunday: Remembering Nick Mangold and the Meaning of Sports

Nick Mangold’s life and legacy are a reminder of why sports matter far beyond the scoreboard.

November 7, 2025

Why I Don’t Panic When the Market “Drops”

Most of what we fear as investors are “shallow risks.” Here’s why they don’t matter.

November 5, 2025

Our 2025 passive income just hit $398,000. Here’s how.

5 years ago, I couldn't imagine that our leveraged income covers 100% of our expenses.

November 3, 2025

Stop Leaving a “Tip” for the IRS in Retirement

Roth conversions help you decide when you pay taxes to keep more of what you earn.

November 2, 2025

Sorta Random Sunday: Why Jump Through all the Hoops?

What do all the “hoops” to jump through in life actually measure?

October 31, 2025

When Will I Truly Reach FIRE?

After 5 years on the path, I ran the numbers…

October 30, 2025

The Case for GSI Disability Insurance, Even if you’re Perfectly Healthy

GSI isn’t a backup plan. It’s often the best first choice for residents and fellows.

October 29, 2025

The P/E Ratio: Financial Signal or Just Noise?

Here’s how to interpret one of Wall Street’s favorite numbers, without letting it derail your investing plan.

October 27, 2025

The 1/3 Rule That Helped Me Build Wealth Fast

It started as a shortcut. It turned into the foundation of how I built lasting wealth.

October 26, 2025

Sorta Random Sunday: 5 Life Lessons I've Learned Being a New York Jets Fan

What a winless football team taught me about success, failure, and patience.

October 24, 2025

Medicare 2026 Fee Schedule Shakeup: What It Means for Doctor Pay

Only one thing is certain—change is on the horizon.

October 22, 2025

Bad Loans & Regional Banks: Omen of a Market Crash or Blip in the Road?

Last week, a funny thing happened in the stock market. A couple of regional banks, Zions and Western Alliance to be specific, reported some bad

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