When I was growing up what are now called jeans were called dungarees. That likely derived from the “dungri,” the Hindi name for the thick cloth that was manufactured near Mumbai. A popular brand then and now is Levi’s. It’s got cooper rivets. Why? It’s a very American story. A Bavarian immigrant, Levi Strauss, arrived […]
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What If No One Says, “Wow?”
How others respond to us matters. We shape each other by our reactions. We shape our communities by our interactions. Kids doing some daring feat like riding a two-wheel bike solo for the first time, might call out “look at me!” It’s great if someone is there to cheer them on and say, “wow, look […]
Balance, Credit Card Debt and “Her Niece, Elizabeth”
“From now on, I will always [fill in the next part: exercise, control my temper, eat more vegetables, save more money…]. If you are successful in following up on whatever statement you made, bravo. If you continued your plan for a long-time, months, years, you deserve more praise. However, my friend Charlotte says, “People are […]
Seven People, One Bathroom, Equals A Financial Plan
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You Don’t Need Superpowers to Be Your Own Money Manager
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Who’s the Kid Messing with Your Money?
Have you ever experienced a smart-foolish event with your money? Suppose pre-Covid-19, you decided to have a garage sale also called by other names like yard sale, and tag sale. It’s a great way to get rid of some of the clutter in the house and raise some money to pay off a bill or […]
Saying “Yes”
About a month into the lockdown here in Boston, my neighbor asked if I’d like some sour dough starter so I could make bread. My first thought was I don’t like most sour dough bread that I have eaten. I said, “Yes,” and shortly after that Kevin was at my door holding a large jar […]
How You Spend Your Money Says A Lot About Who You Are
You vote every day as you spend your money. You endorse this brand over that, this vegetable over that. Maybe one reason so many people like to shop is that making choices is empowering and feels like an expression of your individuality. The marketing industry has studied how we make decisions. They study whether we […]