Helping a Child Buy a Home

Helping a Child Buy a Home

First-time home buyers today face a trifecta making a starter home a bigger challenge than in years past. Home prices have surged, rising interest rates have made a mortgage more expensive, and an increase in all-cash offers has made it difficult for many people...
2022 Market Commentary

2022 Market Commentary

2022 will go down as one of the worst for investors. As we approach the third year of living with and adapting to Covid-19, we are reminded of Vladimir Lenin’s statement that “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades...
Taco Inflation

Taco Inflation

For many years, one of my lunch options was a great taco cart on Church Street outside our offices. An independent business owned by Carlos and his cousin Sebastian, they served three tacos with rice and beans for $6 cash plus a tip for whoever was manning the grill...
The Rising Dollar

The Rising Dollar

I recently bought a wheel truing stand so I can keep my bike rolling smoothly. As machinery goes, it is a piece of art. Made in Germany with beautiful finishing and very tight tolerances, it is as much sculpture as it is a practical tool. The problem is that not only...
Sweet Sunday Waffles

Sweet Sunday Waffles

Growing up, Sunday breakfast was a serious tradition in our household. Pancakes, waffles, and French toast were on the menu. Dad was in charge, manning the cast iron skillet or old GE waffle maker, depending on the meal. The kitchen smelled delicious. For us kids it...