Author Archives: Tom Trimbath

About Tom Trimbath

program manager / consultant / entrepreneur / writer / photographer / speaker / aerospace engineer / semi-semi-retired More info at: https://trimbathcreative.net/about/ and at my amazon author page: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B0035XVXAA

Minimum Wage Housing

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

This isn’t about me and my personal finances directly, but it makes me think. Finally, the minimum wage is rising. Local governments are realizing that the people who run their cities and towns need to make enough to live in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged American Dream, assets, Dream. Invest. Live., expense, housing, income, liabilities, minimum wage, personal finance, real estate, Whidbey Island | 5 Comments

Hearing From Healers

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

I’m thinking about what the doctor said, and I heard it over a week ago. That’s powerful medicine. This was not a conversation with someone in a white lab coat who was wearing a stethoscope as if it was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged frugality, health, health insurance, healthcare, insurance, Karate, luxury, naturopath, necessity, Qigong, wealth, Wealth Inequality | 3 Comments

Semi Annual Exercise Mid 2019

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

From my 2018 end of year portfolio review: “Within the next six months I won’t be surprised to hear good news from: Asterias (under its new ownership of BTX) as their treatment for damaged nerves progresses, Geron as it makes … Continue reading →

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Perfectly Imperfect Plans

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

A friend reminded me; “Better is the enemy of good enough.” which brought to mind, “Humans are imperfect. So, if you think you’re perfect, you’re not human.” and, “No plan survives contact with reality.” But it would be so nice … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged aerospace engineering, Just Keep Pedaling, personal finance, photos, program planning, real estate broker, Walking Thinking Drinking Across Scotland | 3 Comments

My Mortgage Modification – Five Years Later

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

Almost five years ago I reached a major milestone. “The short story: I get to keep my house, and here’s how it happened.” – My Mortgage Modification Chronology This month I have progress to report. What? You thought that was … Continue reading →

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Affording Housing

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

The topic came up again. How can working people afford housing? I’ve always been aware of the choices too many people must make to find a place to live. Going to school (Virginia Tech) next to Appalachia will do that. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged affordable housing, community, housing, LGBTQ, real estate, real estate broker, Sno-Isle, Tiny Houses, Whidbey Island | Leave a comment

What Is My House Worth

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

“My house can’t really be worth that!” – exclamation from a friend Believe it or not, I steer clear of writing about real estate because there are more things in life than houses. Yet, I’m drawn back to the topic … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged assets, Dream. Invest. Live., housing, liabilities, life, net worth, personal finance, real estate, real estate broker, Redfin, Zestimate, zillow | Leave a comment

Corporations Meet Owners MVIS 2019

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

Another year, another annual stockholders’ meeting for MicroVision (MVIS). I’m somewhat speechless; but not entirely so, which shouldn’t be a surprise to people who know that I speak through writing. (In the real world I prefer to listen unless I’m … Continue reading →

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Trade Wars Ugh

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

Trade wars. For many people they are abstract news items, reasons to cheer or complain. They’re real, and sail past my house and cruise through my portfolio. Global news can affect personal finances, even if isn’t your job that’s affected. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged AMSC, economics, investing, Microvision, MVIS, NeoPhotonics, NPTN, personal finance, politics, stocks, trade | 2 Comments

Inconceivable And Yet

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

“The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good.” – Gordon Gecko, Wall Street That wasn’t what the movie was championing, but it is probably the most quoted line. Dealing with the modern … Continue reading →

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