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This Investors Dilemma MVIS V GIG

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Decisions, decisions – personal finance is about decisions. I see a couple of appealing possibilities (based on conservative estimates) but can’t decide what to do; which, by taking too long, became a decision. The expected good news for one stock … Continue reading →

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Conservative Estimates

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Warning. I’m about to use a dangerous word: Conservative. Oops. Let me dial that down by taking off the capitalization: conservative. No, this isn’t about politics or conservation, though there are ironies there for volumes. I’m writing about conservative estimates … Continue reading →

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Coiled Springs

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

I see so many coiled springs around me. On a sunny, hot, summer afternoon I met with one of my friends and clients. Their business has all the right stuff: talent, tools, experience, and a dedicated base of clients. They … Continue reading →

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Semi Annual Exercise Mid 2015

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

It is time for my regular exercise and I am already sweating. That has much to do with the house being at 80F during one of the hottest and driest Junes for Seattle. Yes, we do get sunshine, and it … Continue reading →

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Secrecy And NDAs

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

The secrets aren’t mine. They belong to other people. I’m honored to be granted the news before anyone else knows, but it can be frustrating waiting for the word to be able to spread it farther. But good news is … Continue reading →

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Flip Flopped Ideas

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Do you ever want to flip off the world? Yeah. There are days like that. But, flipping some old ideas around is entering the conversation. Within the scope of history, we are a young species and a much younger civilization. … Continue reading →

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Stock Price And Market Cap

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

Surprising things happen when I have to put something sweet aside. Or maybe I’m just easily entertained. What a way to spend a gorgeous day – inside on the computer. Oh well, so it goes, especially when there’s work to … Continue reading →

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Will Zillow Make Me Move

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

As of June 17, 2015, Zillow’s Zestimate® is only $162 from my Make Me Move® price. Sound like gibberish? Welcome to one possible future in real estate. My house, which isn’t listed, could get an offer. We’re about to see. … Continue reading →

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Digital Singularity Preparedness

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

The Digital Singularity is like an earthquake for someone living over a fault. It can feel silly thinking and preparing for it because, even though it can happen any day, it might not for years or decades. In both cases … Continue reading →

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I Am Rich Relatively

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Tom Trimbath

I am rich, relatively. I can’t pay all of my bills, but relative to about half of America, I am rich. Relative to the other half of America, I am poor. I consider myself a moderate, but didn’t expect to … Continue reading →

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