Tag Archives: personal finance

Diabetes Begins

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

I look forward to writing the post that will be titled Diabetes Ends. I was delivered the shock of news last week. I am diabetic. Any doubt I had about the Gig Economy being unhealthy was proved correct, at least … Continue reading →

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Lower Income Higher Taxes

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Whew. I paid my taxes, again, of course. I’m glad that’s over, though the costs will linger. My income taxes continue their inverse relationship with logic. The less I make, the more I pay. I suspect I’m not the only … Continue reading →

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Purposely Vague And Private

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Listen to three friends and one news story and hear a thread that’s permeating society with cautions and clues about our future. Good luck trying to be the first in line with new news in a small town. Everyone knows … Continue reading →

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Seven Bosses

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

What’s it like to work in the Gig Economy? There are infinite answers, but I’ll pass along something I’m experiencing. I have seven bosses, and that can be a good thing. And, it can also not be enough. To corporate … Continue reading →

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Happy To Help Consulting

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

It turns out I’m a consultant. Soon after I wrote about a recent surge in requests for my writing skills, I start getting requests for something I enjoy even more, consulting. It is good to be in demand. Writing may … Continue reading →

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Bye To My GIG Buys

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

As a closure to my purchase of the various incarnations of GIG, I decided to analyze the many purchases and subsequent sale of the shares that became part of a final sale. Analyzing successes is easy. Being willing to analyze … Continue reading →

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Returning To Stock Screening

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

This blog is about the personal finance of one frugal folk, me. I write it so people can see one version of what it’s like to invest in stocks as an individual. Investing in particular stocks frightens some people, as … Continue reading →

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My Economy On Marketplace

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

And people ask me why I use Twitter (@tetrimbath). And now for something completely different, which is remarkably the same. Those who listen to public radio may already be familiar with the business show called Marketplace. They’re part of my … Continue reading →

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GIG Goes Buy Buy

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

And there goes another great idea. I’ve heard that every good thing must come to an end. GIG, the stock for the company called GigPeak which was GigOptix which I owned because it merged with Lumera which was spun off … Continue reading →

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Presidents Of Countries And Companies

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Okay. I give in. I’ll write about the President, and I’ll try to bring it back around to personal finance because that’s the purpose of this blog. So much weird stuff has happened since Inauguration Day that it takes a … Continue reading →

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