Let’s start by addressing your concerns. “Paul, thanks, but I think I’ve had my fill of musical instrument talk for, well, let’s say ‘forever’. I’ll see you next week.” And I’ll say, “Hold on there, pardner.” ‘Cause even though today is an alto-saxophone-themed adventure story, it is rich with broader financial lessons. I promise. […]
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It appears the entrepreneurial seed has sprouted. At summer’s start, my eldest son was taking his first steps into a larger world. I had challenged him to make some money by any (legal) means he chose over the summer. While his first choice was a lemonade stand, he quickly saw its drawbacks. He asked me
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At last we bid the summer a sweet adieu. The boys are back in school. Classes started this week, though my youngest went to “half days” ‘cause I guess the gears of an elementary school are slow to start turning or something. The good news is that the start of full days next week means
Earlier this month we returned from our annual sojourn to Japan. It was a wonderful trip, and it helps explain why the ABL production line shut down for most of June. While I\’ve got many a post in the hopper, today I\’m just going to commemorate our trip. Getting to Japan from DFW is
Some of the savviest investors in the personal finance world. Early retirees. Workers still in thrall to the Man. A 7 year old child. A dog. And a grown man who doesn’t believe there were once dinosaurs. The ABL Stock Picking Contest brings them all together in a chase for immortal greatness. Who will win?
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Hey guys. How’s it goin’? It’s been a while. Every year my blog posting suffers around the start of summer, and every year I seem surprised by that. We’ve been busy: end of school year fun and excitement, a son’s birthday, and summer travel planning. This summer we’re a little short on camps and whatnot,
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While I’m generally happy with how I’ve turned out, I do have one regret: I wish I had embraced entrepreneurship far earlier in my career. I’m trying to remedy that with my children. If I can plant the seed of entrepreneurship at an early age, I will consider it one of my greatest gifts to
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Today we turn to the arts for inspiration. Movies can entertain, but they can also inform. You will be surprised to find the personal finance lessons hidden within some of the world’s classic films. BETTER TO BE LUCKY THAN GOOD The Movie: Barfly This is a great movie if you’re a fan of drinking
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I just wrapped up my annual physical, and things went smashingly. The only number that was a bit concerning was my age, but there’s not much I can do about that – it gets worse every year. The numbers I control looked great, and my new doctor seemed impressed that a 40-something dinosaur like myself
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While my DIY adventures will always be modest compared to the super handyman, I am notching up victories on a more regular basis nowadays. The key hasn’t been expanding my capabilities or my toolkit. I haven’t picked up a trade or started correspondence coursework in engineering. I’ve simply just started taking the time to investigate
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