My ship has come in and I am riding off into the sunset. To mix a couple of metaphors. If you are a fan, you are likely a bit shocked and disappointed. I am sorry for that. If you are one of my detractors, like Bob here on twitter… Bob’s Backtested Bunker “the fact that… [Continue Reading]
My move from VMMXX to VBTLX
In my recent post Taking Advantage of Mr. Bear, I described how this current decline offered me the opportunity to move from VTSAX (stocks) to VMMXX (cash) in my taxable account while simultaneously moving an equal amount of VBTLX (bonds) to VTSAX in my IRA. This had the effect of maintaining my stock & bond/cash asset… [Continue Reading]
Taking advantage of Mr. Bear
Updated June 15, 2023 Today (March 9, 2020) I decided it was time to cuddle up to Mr. Bear and let him help me avoid some capital gains taxes. As regular readers here know, for the past few years we have been homeless and nomadic. It is a lifestyle that agrees with us and… [Continue Reading]
Mr. Bear, Podcasts, a good book and why I should be in 100% stocks
Bear Market, oh my! See, just like I promised, Bear Markets can happen! Almost, anyway. As I type this, the S&P500 is down not quite 10%. Hardly enough to get excited about, at least if you are looking for a buying opportunity. Unless, of course, you are the financial media; in which case you are… [Continue Reading]
How to Make Buying a Car Not Suck
Do you love having a new car but hate the buying process? The pressure. The haggling. The hidden fees…
You’re not alone. In fact, massive companies (Carvana, CarMax, and more) have been created just to reduce this pain. The problem, however, is these no-haggle dealerships often add $2,000, $3,000, or even $4,000 to the price of the car for this convenience.
New vs Used Cars: What does buying a new car really cost over the years?
Update by JL’s Team Thinking about buying a car but unsure whether to buy new or or used? This post is for you. JL breaks down the per year cost of buying a new car vs three years old vs eight years old. Also, if you haven’t signed up for the newsletter, you’re missing out… [Continue Reading]
A Guided Meditation for When the Stock Market Is Dropping
The market is plunging. You’re starting to panic. You want to hit the “sell” button! DON’T! Tune into this relaxing meditation, and let the soothing voice of JL Collins help you embrace this wonderful market cycle. ************************ A few weeks ago I was at Ettington Park, Stratford-upon-Avon enjoying Chautauqua. One of our guests, Elisabeth,… [Continue Reading]
Quit Like a Millionaire
My pals, Kristy and Bryce, just released their new book, Quit Like a Millionaire. Want to know what I think? Well, they asked me to write the Foreword and here it is: *************************************************************** Foreword by JL Collins Some of you are… [Continue Reading]
Mr. Bogle passes
Jack Bogle died last week on January 16th. It was a shock to me. It shouldn’t have been, I suppose. He was 89 after all. Not to mention he had his first heart attack at age 31 and a heart transplant in 1996. But still, somehow we don’t expect greatness to pass before our very… [Continue Reading]
Financial Independence Case Study: How to Reach FI in Your 30s
Writer. Creator. Mentor. Speaker. Intro by JL’s Team: Think you need a 6-figure income and 20 years to reach Financial Independence? As the market goes up and down (like it always does), you may be wondering how you’ll ever achieve FI with all this volatility. The answer? Your mindset, your habits, and your determination. This… [Continue Reading]
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