Tag Archives: real estate

Semi Annual Exercise EOY 2017

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Can you explain why you own what you own? That’s the basis behind my semi-annual portfolio review. Can I describe why I own my stocks and what I intend to do with them? After a few years, it also helps … Continue reading →

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Thanks For Little Things

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Christmas is over. The snow from a rare white Christmas has slowly turned to slush, except for patches preserved by shade. Wrapping paper and gift bags are put away. Time to collect the cards and take the time to read … Continue reading →

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Breaking My Way To A Better Life

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Guess what broke the other morning as I got into the shower. So much for water coming out of the little holes in the shower head. The water decided to spray out from a crack in the hose behind it. … Continue reading →

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Health Insurance Confusion 2017

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

I’m happy to thank Jasmine, Joe, Adrienne, Christine, Glenn, Kathleen, and Bill. Oops. Sorry. That Bill should be a bill, but we’ll get to that. Thanks to their efforts, the efforts of folks in the industry, and an orphaned bill … Continue reading →

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Tom Trimbath Real Estate Broker

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

And now for something completely different – that really isn’t. On Wednesday, November 8th, I passed the exam for becoming a real estate broker in the state of Washington. I also breathed a great sigh of relief. Taking tests is … Continue reading →

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Laboring on Labor Day

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

It’s been a busy weekend, here in the Gig Economy. The good news is that I’ve had enough work to fill the days. The other good news is that I’ve had enough work to fill a good part of Labor … Continue reading →

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My Rule Of 7 – One Day Off

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

Good news sneaks up and tests me against one of my rules. For the last six years I’ve been working according to My Rule Of 7. When my net worth was over $700,000, I knew I didn’t have to work … Continue reading →

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It Has Been A Quiet Week

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Tom Trimbath

It’s been a quiet week, here beside Cultus Bay. That’s a rare thing to hear from me lately, but it’s true. And it was welcome. In the world of ironies, though, the less I worked, the more good news happened … Continue reading →

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Fickle Net Worth

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Go figure. Really, go ahead and try to figure out your net worth. It is something surprisingly few people do. Go ahead and figure out your living expenses. More folks have done so, or are at least aware of whether … Continue reading →

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Upscaling Whidbey

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Tom Trimbath

Those photos are mine. Well, they’re now the property of the WiFire Coffee Bar, the place where I’ll be part of an Economic Development Think Tank tonight. The setting is sweet (and artistically decorated, in my opinion.) The title is … Continue reading →

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