My mother shared your concerns and her gold coins helped her sleep at night. I inherited them and want to sell, but inertia and sorting through buyers, buy/sell spread, taxes, etc. slow me down.
Thank you for sharing this with us. Like Jonathan, you are a living example on how to live the joys and meet the challenges of growing older. Peace to you and your family.
I go on morning walks and do physical therapy exercises most days. I take a lot of classes through my local senior center and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI, national continuing education for seniors). I also attend music concerts, theater performances and movies with interest groups through Olli and senior center. I loved working. I also love not working. I am financially secure thanks to reading Jonathan and other Bogle investors when I was saving for this time in my life.
My deepest condolences to Elaine and the rest of Jonathan’s family. Jonathan became my personal finance guide when I found him in the Wall Street Journal years ago. It is impossible to overstate the impact he on me. Rest in peace, Jonathan.
A kindred spirit. I think about use and maintenance before adding things to my life. It might look like I’m frugal but it is a lifestyle choice for me.
My early money memories are vague with me being irresponsible. I started paying attention reading your WSJ column, Jonathan, and listening to Clark Howard on the radio and Jack Bogle at Vanguard. Lucky me.
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My mother shared your concerns and her gold coins helped her sleep at night. I inherited them and want to sell, but inertia and sorting through buyers, buy/sell spread, taxes, etc. slow me down.
Post: Why I Own Gold Bars
Link to comment from March 12, 2026
Thank you for sharing this with us. Like Jonathan, you are a living example on how to live the joys and meet the challenges of growing older. Peace to you and your family.
Post: No, it is not a scam
Link to comment from March 11, 2026
I share your love of spreadsheets but you win in humor. Never underestimate an engineer’s ability to write!
Post: Yes, I am a NIIT wit
Link to comment from February 11, 2026
I go on morning walks and do physical therapy exercises most days. I take a lot of classes through my local senior center and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI, national continuing education for seniors). I also attend music concerts, theater performances and movies with interest groups through Olli and senior center. I loved working. I also love not working. I am financially secure thanks to reading Jonathan and other Bogle investors when I was saving for this time in my life.
Post: What does your daily schedule look like?
Link to comment from November 1, 2025
I will be there in spirit. Perhaps attendees can post a group picture.
Post: November 7 HumbleDollar Reader/Writer Meet Up
Link to comment from October 5, 2025
My deepest condolences to Elaine and the rest of Jonathan’s family. Jonathan became my personal finance guide when I found him in the Wall Street Journal years ago. It is impossible to overstate the impact he on me. Rest in peace, Jonathan.
Post: Farewell Friends
Link to comment from September 23, 2025
I inherited a some gold coins and would love to sell. It is complicated. I read how to sell them and “I’ll think about that tomorrow” takes over.
Post: Current status of diversification
Link to comment from September 4, 2025
A kindred spirit. I think about use and maintenance before adding things to my life. It might look like I’m frugal but it is a lifestyle choice for me.
Post: Frugality, Minimalism, and Aligning Values
Link to comment from August 25, 2025
I think of SS as insurance. I am fortunate,I can afford to support myself until 70. I know a lot of healthy 90+ year old women.
Post: Rehashing the age 70 thing. Tell Dear Dickie what is it that he doesn’t get about SS at age 70?
Link to comment from August 22, 2025
My early money memories are vague with me being irresponsible. I started paying attention reading your WSJ column, Jonathan, and listening to Clark Howard on the radio and Jack Bogle at Vanguard. Lucky me.
Post: My Money Memories
Link to comment from August 7, 2025