Tag Archives: investing

Goodbye Netflix

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

Go to Netflix.com. Wait for the computer to load the page. Watch the page grab so much of the computer’s power that even opening a text file means having enough time to pour a cup of tea. So, why am … Continue reading →

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Economics Recessions Elections And Prognostications

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

So, what do you think will happen next? There’s only one word in that question with more than one syllable. Such simple words are signs of ancient origins. We’ve probably always asked that question. The world is weirder and changing … Continue reading →

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Wither Geron

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

I’m glad I waited, well, procrastinated before writing this post. One of my long-term investments finally had significant news. Oops. But is it oops forever, or just for a while? Forever is an interesting concept for a company that has, … Continue reading →

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Tired With MVIS

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

You’re probably tired of reading about it, too. For years I’ve been writing about the mighty little company that could, that possibly still can. MicroVision is a story stock that has been less like the pot of gold at the … Continue reading →

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Semi Annual Exercise Mid 2018

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

Silly habits that we get ourselves into. They can be so hard to give up. Decades ago (was it really that long?), I started following Peter Lynch’s example by regularly seeing if I could describe each of my investments simply. … Continue reading →

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Corporations Meet Owners MVIS 2018

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

Another year, another stockholders meeting. Another exercise in that dissonance between being able to own a piece of a corporation in America, while being treated as an inconvenience, and dismissed – unless a question is innocuous and positive. One key … Continue reading →

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A Day In The Gig Economy – 2018

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

I thought it was silly when I first heard a futurist predict that the next generation would have seven careers in their life. Retirement would take on a new meaning. Allow me to take this opportunity to count whether I … Continue reading →

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Stocks Houses Books

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

They handed me a pink envelope, which means it is time to raise a glass. I also suspect someone is popping champagne corks while others are at least hoisting a beer. It has been a good day, and feels like … Continue reading →

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My House Appreciation

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

Curse you, Sean Keeley! I was going to write about house prices and their appreciation. He beat me to it. That’s okay. He’s writing for a national audience from Neighborhoods.com. I’m writing about my house and more than just appreciating … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Ads 2018

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Tom Trimbath

The game is over. Finally, I can sit down and watch one of the two most interesting events from Super Bowl Weekend; the ads. (The second most interesting event to watch is the Puppy Bowl, but I’ll enjoy that some … Continue reading →

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