Richard Gore

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• A lot of people strive to leave their mark on the wider world in some way, but it is almost always inconsequential in the long run. Think about all of the former U.S. Presidents that you can't even name. Unfortunately, you may be in denial. I hope you can be satisfied with what you were given and what you have achieved. Of course, you won't print this comment because it interferes with your narrative. No matter, I only want the best for you.

  Post: Never Quite Enough

  Link to comment from September 21, 2024

• I agree. Yes, we had inflation but what we don't know is what would have happened without the stimulus. Would we have slipped into a severe recession or depression? It is possible. There is nothing worse than not being able to find work.

  Post: Quinn ponders – Are you better off than you were four years ago?

  Link to comment from September 20, 2024

• I hope you can spend as much time there is possible! I find it sad that so many people have special places that are so far removed from their daily life. Bucket list visits will most likely have an insignificant impact on your life. My favorite place is Engineering Mountain which is an hour drive from my home and I visit it often every year. The peace and serenity of the mountains is awesome.

  Post: First Place by Jonathan Clements

  Link to comment from September 7, 2024

• Your advice is of course very good and you share thoughts with courage. It must be some solace to have a vehicle to have your voice heard. Thousands of people die everyday with equal courage, but with a very small or no audience. Perhaps, you speak for all of them and all of us when our time comes. Letting ordinary people share their journey is the real value of the HumbleDollar. Not being there for my loved ones who need me is the greatest worry of my demise. I have a special needs grandson and he and my daughter will need all the help they can get for the rest of their lives, which will most likely outlast mine. My Dad died of cancer at 53 and although we don't get to choose I would prefer to go out like your Dad. Best to prepare now and everyday for the end. Don't assume that there will be a tomorrow to show your love.

  Post: On the Clock

  Link to comment from August 17, 2024

• I like how you tell your story without bragging and with gratitude for your good fortune compounded by good decisions. You have a lot to be proud of.

  Post: The Tree We Sit Under

  Link to comment from October 20, 2023

• I wonder, there is so much consumption in the USA that most of us could afford to buy less of almost everything which could help the environment.

  Post: House of Cards

  Link to comment from October 8, 2023

• I’m the same way or worse. I often pay my credit card balance off once or twice before it is due.

  Post: House of Cards

  Link to comment from October 8, 2023

• Although, there is little doubt that there is a substantial amount of conspicuous consumption in our society, which includes both material goods and travel, I agree with oldITGuy that it is probably unfair or unkind to speculate about the motivations of other people. However I will suggest that air travel is a big contributor to climate change. We should our consider our responsibility to be good stewards of the earth in everything we do.

  Post: My Best Experiences

  Link to comment from September 21, 2023

• I definitely had doubts regarding my retirement which was three years ago now, but they were all unfounded. I suggest you don't be afraid of the unknown. You don't get many chances to reinvent yourself in life, retirement is one of them and life may be shorter than you hope. Embrace the possibilities!

  Post: What We Lose

  Link to comment from August 27, 2023

• People buy long term bonds for the same reason they get a fixed rate mortgage. Sometimes it is good to lock in rates for a long period. If / when short term rates fall the long term bond holder will continue to collect high coupons and / or reap capital gains.

  Post: Financial Superpowers

  Link to comment from August 24, 2023