Tag Archives: personal finance

Real World Trade DNDN

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

A friend described my style of investing as “Get Rich Slow.” He was assuring me that my book, Dream. Invest. Live. didn’t come across as a Get Rich Quick scheme. I like his assurance, but I add a caveat. Any … Continue reading →

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Whew Good News

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Tom Trimbath

That feels better. DNDN, the stock that’s most recently been driving my portfolio, was up over 60% this week. That doesn’t put everything back to bright and cheery, but it is a sign that the downside of the irrational market … Continue reading →

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Semi Annual Exercise EOY 2011

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Before I began typing this introduction to my semi-annual exercise, I poured myself a cup of Passion, a tea mixed and blended by my friends at Dandelion Botanical. I still have a passion for individual investing, but this has been … Continue reading →

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Just Start

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Think. Consider. Ponder. Plan. But remember to get started. “The journey of a thousand leagues begins with one step.” Without that first step the journey may never happen, and after that first step the new view may change the goal. … Continue reading →

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Accidental Excellence

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

Pursue Excellence. Strive to be Great. Oh wait. Those must be typed with exclamation points and more caps. Pursue Excellence! Strive To Be Great! Or. Follow your intuition. Let it happen. Michelangelo spent years painting the Sistine Chapel. A writer … Continue reading →

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Unconsciously Committed

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Tom Trimbath

A word can crystalize a collection of thoughts. Over the last few weeks I’ve considered my financial situation and my options. Pick through my posts and you’ll find many of the threads. I was headed to some conclusion but suddenly … Continue reading →

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