Market manipulation around GME is insane. Mass collusion freezing out retail traders in the hopes they’ll dump their shares in a panic. They are still going to lose billions and now a whole bunch of angry investors are going toContinue reading… Market Manipulation
Category: Personal
Welcome Back
If you’re reading this, it means you’ve now found my bloggy blog at its new home on a VPS from Linode. Why I’ve decided to move my blog is a tale of pain and woe. And one that I’m sureContinue reading… Welcome Back
A genius in a strange land
The recent retirement of Steve Jobs was as emotional for me as I think it was for a lot of Apple fans. Steve wasn’t just the CEO of Apple. He was the figurehead for not just Apple, but for aContinue reading… A genius in a strange land
Religion and Choices
Recently I’ve been reading Sam Harris’ “The end of Faith” and I decided to search youtube for some of his public addresses. I’ve seen a handful of these already, but wanted to see if there were any videos I haven’tContinue reading… Religion and Choices
On Money Stuff
Interesting article from Slate today on why taxation on savings and investments discourage people from saving. My 401k has earned 9% over the 2 years that I’ve been investing in it, giving me a 3% gain after inflation. This isContinue reading… On Money Stuff
Financial Plan Going Forward
Okay, I’m out of debt, now what? I’m roughly following Dave Ramsey’s plan with a slight modification. I suspended my contributions to my company’s 401k plan while hammering hard on my debt. Technically the next thing I have to doContinue reading… Financial Plan Going Forward
Paid For
The other day was sort of a milestone for me. My 2004 Honda was the first car I ever bought new. In retrospect, I would not buy a new car again, just for the depreciation hit alone, but it’s beenContinue reading… Paid For