Regular readers of my blog know that I'm a big basketball and football fan. But like the rest of America, I have been stricken with a case of World Cup fever. I hardly ever watch soccer, but the games in this year's World Cup have been really … [Continue reading]
Get Rewards for Buying your Stuff
I enjoy writing about credit card sign up bonuses. And for good reason. They're awesome. They allow you to get a nice pile of bonus cash (or points or miles) for buying stuff on your credit card that you normally do. If you can get past the silly … [Continue reading]
Diamonds in the Rough Roundup 6/30/14
Been a crazy week with changes at work and job offers from other companies. And a chance to strike out on my own. I've never really been the entrepreneurial type, but am definitely considering it. The first post of this week's roundup reflects … [Continue reading]
Congress: Here’s How to Stimulate the Economy
All politicians love talking about certain issues over and over. Be they Republican or Democrat, they all want to "stimulate the economy", "create jobs" and "find ways to screw the citizens over as long as our political donors and friends make out … [Continue reading]
Diamonds in the Rough Roundup 6/20/14
What a crazy week. I wasn't even able to get a regular post out this week I should be back on my regular posting schedule next week. Had a lot going on with some changes at work (all positive thankfully!) and family stuff. Oh and my week long … [Continue reading]
Diamonds in the Rough Roundup 6/13/14
(If you don't care for NBA basketball at all, then just skip down to the couple of posts I had a chance to read and think on this week. For the rest of you awesome basketball fans, here is my commentary on the NBA Finals.) The winds of change are … [Continue reading]
Do You Really Need to Save for Retirement?
Certain sayings or ideas get repeated so often throughout time that they become second nature to say or believe. Our moms always told us not to put our eyes like "that" or they would get stuck (I'm an eye doctor and that is not possible). They also … [Continue reading]
Diamonds in the Rough Roundup 6/5/14
The intro to my roundup posts have started to become sports commentary. Which is fine by me because I was a sports fan before I became anything else. Looks like this Finals will be as exciting as last year. A memorable Game 1 with the A/C not … [Continue reading]
Diamonds in the Rough Roundup 5/30/14
What a crazy week. Got home from vacation 2 days later than planned because of cancelled flights due to weather. Traveling is fun but can really test your patience. Thankfully we got home safe and sound. The baby is gonna need some time to … [Continue reading]
It’s Easy to Save Money on Your Meds
America is a sick country. It is reported that around 70% of Americans are on at least one prescription drug and around half of the country is at least on two. That's a lot of pills for a lot of people. Seeing patients on a regular basis myself, … [Continue reading]