Tag Archives: personal finance

So Much Going On

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

What to write about? That’s a frequent question. I enjoy writing, or at least seem to have some skill at it. Usually, an idea comes through my mind and I just write. It is nice when someone reads it and … Continue reading →

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If My Business Knew Then

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

If I knew then… Something like that phrase has been repeating in my thoughts since I got a job with the Economic Development Council for Island County. Last evening was a lot of that. For a few hours, EDC and … Continue reading →

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BYND – One Company One Story

Posted on May 14, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

Beyond Meat (BYND) – One Company One Story Welcome to another story and another video in my One Company One Story series.This time, Beyond Meat (BYND). Here comes the amateur legalese. I began investing in companies and their stocks in … Continue reading →

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Loneliness Costs

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

How to write this without sounding like a lonely old guy? But, it is news and personal finance plays a part. I guess I’ll just begin. From one of my other blogs, Pretending Not To Panic; “A new report from … Continue reading →

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LFLY – One Company One Story

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

Welcome to another story and another video in my One Company One Story series.This time, Leafly (LFLY). Here comes the amateur legalese. I began investing in companies and their stocks in the late 70s, but am not a certified investment … Continue reading →

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My Economic Development

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

I haven’t felt so relieved in years. The check cleared the bank. A steady income? Nice to see you, again. Life isn’t all about money, but when you’re frugal by necessity rather than choice, it does matter. My first paycheck … Continue reading →

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Chat GPT And Change

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

OK. Where did I put my notes? I rarely write from them, but an idea came to mind. Maybe if an AI was organizing my life I wouldn’t have to scramble to find those notes. – Found them. A yellow … Continue reading →

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Tom Got A Job

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

A rare event: real news about my personal finances. I got a job. A real, W-2, full time(-ish), benefits package, signed contract, legit job. Whew. W-H-E-W! Expect to see changes in what, when, how, and why I post. As I … Continue reading →

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What Happened To WNDW

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

FAQ: How do you decided what to write about? (See the graph below.) That was not a good morning, but it woke me up! How could I not write about that? Down more than 98% in minutes. How the…? What … Continue reading →

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LUNR – One Company One Story

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Tom Trimbath

Intuitive Machines (LUNR) – One Company One Story Welcome to another story and another video in my One Company One Story series.This time, Intuitive Machines (aka LUNR). Here comes the amateur legalese. I began investing in companies and their stocks … Continue reading →

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