I’m sure handwriting advocates dream of a mythical past in which biological females in plaid jumpers and biological males in white shirts and neckties sit with perfect posture and correct paper slant, quietly writing “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” over and over. My guess is that their vision does not include… [Read More]
I keep this blog because I like an outlet for my thoughts on money, my travels, and my attempts to learn photography. It’s semi-public, because hardly anyone reads it, but that’s okay. I’ve been online for a long time. The brokerage firm that I worked for in San Francisco was one of the early promoters… [Read More]
The Blogathon is a great reminder – I love writing. I think best with a notebook and pen. I write for work, I write for fun. I’ve been losing my mind trying to use an iPad, and I realized that it’s because it’s not designed for writing. I’ve had to fight hard for my right… [Read More]
I’m a big fan of the FlyLady. Her name is Marla Cilley, and she has an approach to getting organized that makes a lot of sense. She is very much about how to do housework better, but much of her philosophy makes sense for freelancers. And, if you work at home, you know how much… [Read More]
Self-employment has some downsides. One is that you rarely get a lot of positive feedback. There are no celebratory luncheons or bosses giving you pats on the back. (I know, I know, there aren’t that many happy moments in regular employment, either.) When I was starting out, someone told me to keep a file called… [Read More]
Hedge Funds for Dummies, 2e
My first book has been completely revised! Updated to reflect changing markets, accessible strategies through ETFs, and new potential due diligence pitfalls.
Day Trading for Dummies, 5e
With five revisions, countless interviews with successful traders, and lots of research, this is the definitive guide to getting started, managing risk, and staying in the game.