Tag Archives: personal finance

A Jeep Dancing And Credit

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

Pardon me as I crack open a beer, because this story starts out like a country song. Don’t worry, no dogs die. A credit card did. Along the way there is a troublesome truck, dancing, and some impressive efforts from … Continue reading →

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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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Semi Annual Exercise Mid 2021

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

As I note at the start of my stock synopses; “INTRO Here’s my semi-annual exercise to see if I remember why I own the stocks I own, and so I can check back and see if their stories have changed. … Continue reading →

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Signing up for Social Security

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

Mix good news and bad news and get mixed emotions. I signed up for Social Security, I think. Should I have waited? Sure. Should I have signed up earlier, definitely in retrospect. Was it easy or hard? Yes. No. It … Continue reading →

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A Bit Of Self-Indulgence

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

I spend a lot of time thinking about other people, other things, other ideas. Then, Spencer Webster offered to interview me for his new audio magazine, InSpiris, about creativity, inspiration, and imagination. It wasn’t until after he posted it, and … Continue reading →

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MicroVision MVIS Valuation Shift

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

As I’ve told others on social media and discussion boards; “I didn’t expect to have to update my MVIS model so soon. In it I played with (and it really isn’t much more analytical than ‘play’);…” (Valuing MVIS Looking Back … Continue reading →

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Personal Finance Is Personal

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

Personal finance is personal. Yes, that’s the title; but since I wrote my own book on my own personal finances (Dream. Invest. Live.) the simplicity of that observation has become more apparent – even after twelve years. Finance is impersonal, … Continue reading →

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Valuing MVIS Looking Back And Forward

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

Rarely do I write about one topic so much in so short a time, but MicroVision is in a unique situation. Watching several videos and reading dozens of posts since the earnings report inspired the following perspective on perspectives. “OMG, … Continue reading →

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Dynamic MicroVision And MVIS

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

I really wanted to wait. I wanted to write this blog post after the market closes on Friday (March 12, 2021). MicroVision (the company) and MVIS (its stock) are both moving so quickly that waiting a day can change the … Continue reading →

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Thirty Steaks – Burp

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Tom Trimbath

Burp (figuratively.) A while ago I celebrated finances that were good enough that I could take advantage of a sale on bulk meat – Thirty Steaks. You can probably imagine my doctor’s carefully tempered reaction. Polite and professional, but I … Continue reading →

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