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Oh Know 2020

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

Oh, no. It looks like 2020 is going to be bumpier than 2019. Allow me to reflect on what I know about 2020, and what it may mean for personal finance, frugality, and planning. As for predicting the future – … Continue reading →

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Popular Posts in 2019

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Tom Trimbath

I find each year’s popular posts list an interesting exercise. As an investor, it provides hints about what people, in particular other investors, are researching. As a writer, the list provides great feedback about what may bring people back. As … Continue reading →

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Semi Annual Exercise Mid 2019

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

From my 2018 end of year portfolio review: “Within the next six months I won’t be surprised to hear good news from: Asterias (under its new ownership of BTX) as their treatment for damaged nerves progresses, Geron as it makes … Continue reading →

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Corporations Meet Owners MVIS 2019

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

Another year, another annual stockholders’ meeting for MicroVision (MVIS). I’m somewhat speechless; but not entirely so, which shouldn’t be a surprise to people who know that I speak through writing. (In the real world I prefer to listen unless I’m … Continue reading →

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Trade Wars Ugh

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

Trade wars. For many people they are abstract news items, reasons to cheer or complain. They’re real, and sail past my house and cruise through my portfolio. Global news can affect personal finances, even if isn’t your job that’s affected. … Continue reading →

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HoloLens2 And MicroVision

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

What’s this worth? The news, the company, the stock. Microsoft announced the HoloLens2 yesterday. The MicroVision investment community began popping corks. The stock, MVIS, moved up; but not by as much as many expected. I am a bit disappointed, not … Continue reading →

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AMSC Delivers Hope

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

Thank you, whoever is buying AMSC. I don’t know why you’re doing it, but it is providing hope where hope’s been dwindling. This may be about stocks, but it is also about good times coming out of bad. There are … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Ads 2019

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

Silly as it sounds, I watch the Super Bowl ads for insights into personal finance. Want to see who has the biggest marketing campaign? Want to gauge the country’s mood? Want to check for trends in discretionary spending? Yep. Watch … Continue reading →

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Recovery – Paying Off The Credit Card

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

I’ve been looking forward to getting this bill in the mail. Finally, my credit card balance is paid off – almost. I’ll start this blog by finishing a cup of black tea that’s a leftover from today’s work, and switch … Continue reading →

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Popular Posts In 2018

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Tom Trimbath

What was popular in 2018? In the rest of the world it was probably something about a celebrity that did a thing that no one will remember, either the thing or the celebrity, a hundred years from now. Humans, we’re … Continue reading →

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