Tag Archives: income

So Many Changes

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

The masks are coming off, but not entirely. Variants are keeping some folks cautious. The economy is recovering, but not everywhere. What jobs are essential and what is a living wage are being debated in actions, not just words. Old … Continue reading →

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Go West Or Somewhere

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

Things are changing. Ha! That and other gross understatements are provided at no charge (so far). “Go west, young man.” was advice delivered to people (men) struggling to escape terrible conditions on the east coast of the US. Gold rushes … Continue reading →

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Buying Time

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

I got paid! Yay! I got paid twice this month! Yay! Yay! (One was actually from selling a house in June, but paychecks can take a while to arrive in the time of Covid.) So, what am I going to … Continue reading →

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Retiring Anxieties – Furnace Bicycle Mower

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

Here’s a challenge, and a celebration. What do a furnace, a bicycle, and a lawn mower have in common? Each has been a source of anxiety that has become a reason for celebration for me. Odd? Sure. There isn’t a … Continue reading →

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Good Taxes During Bad Times

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

That delay made a big difference. The US government delayed the income tax deadline from April to July. That (and an able accountant) meant 2020 was the first year in years that I was able to pay my taxes on … Continue reading →

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Taxes And Pay

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

Death and taxes, something we all have in common – or not. Technology is working on redefining death’s schedule. More about that some other post. Taxes, well, all for one and one for all doesn’t apply as we’ve seen billion … Continue reading →

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Billionaires Taxes And Perspective

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

A billion dollars is hard to visualize. And that’s a major understatement. Major. Understatement. Yet, billionaires are increasing their influence, increasing their numbers, and accumulating more of the world’s wealth. And then, there are taxes. And a fun idea to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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If Only The Money Was There

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

I got my hair cut today. I’d show it off, but Google auto-updated my Chromebook in a way that disabled the camera (something we now assume should be part of a normal computer.) Trust me. Diana at Chops did a … Continue reading →

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