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I’m sure like myself Humble Dollar readers have fellow readers that when they comment you look forward to their insight, and trust their judgement. Who is yours? …and you can’t pick Jonathan cause that’s obvious.
I have several, but will just mention one as not to possibly influence others’ choices (as if I have that power).
I will pick Andrew Forsyth. His comments on financial, but especially tax matters are very detailed and insightful. I thought his chosen profession was a CPA, but just checked his profile and was somewhat surprised he is an attorney.
In addition to Jonathan (!) Adam Grossman and Dennis Friedman. They all offer thoughtful commentary that is accessible to those whose life pursuits did not involve thinking about money management and retirement.
Jonathan,
On a somewhat related note, what is the source of the “words of wisdom” at the top of the home page each day?
When I was working with the site’s web developer on HumbleDollar’s design, he suggested a mission statement for the top of the homepage, so I wrote one. After seeing it there for a bunch of consecutive days, I realized that I needed to change it regularly, or it would look silly. Over the months that followed, I wrote the 500 or so “insights” that now rotate across the top of the page.
Love ‘em. Thank you.
My must read on Humble Dollar is Rick Conner. I am fortunate to have been the son and brother of engineers and the father of an engineering graduate. The education and experiences of engineers always seem to develop critical thinking, teamwork and problem solving skills that to me are the hallmark of the best articles and comments on this website. When we share our acquired knowledge and experiences we win.
Thanks William. I’ve learned so much from your experience and generosity in sharing.
I have my favorites, but what I most enjoy is reading a variety of opinions from readers who comment on posts. I would like to see a different “rating” method for each entry. For example, if 20 of us give a thumbs up, and 21 give a thumbs down, the rating shown will be one thumb down. Why not list both? Also, if one gives a thumbs down, it would be nice if they would offer a short comment as to why. Do they disagree with the author’s discussion of the facts, his or her opinion, perceived tone, or are they shooting the messenger?
I agree with total up and downs
Adam Grossman and Ken Cutler. (It’s cheating to pick two but I don’t care.)
Adam M. Grossman.
My dad used to say that having the right questions is more important than than the answers. So along that line of thought I would say Dick Quinn’s provocative and sometimes maddening style adds to the sites worth.
Quinn
I’m a day late and I’m posting this before reading anyone else’s: Marjorie! Then of course, Dick and Kathy (love their back-and-forth), and then so many others, most of whom are, like these three, also contributors. Keep writing and commenting, All! 😊
Just catching up. Thank you, and I return the compliment.
Is there another Marjorie who writes for Humble Dollar? Seriously, Linda, most of us would rather appear humble, instead of haughty—so whether your kind words are deserving or not; I’ll simply say Thank You.
I’m appreciative and grateful for your compliment.
I’m a fan of the Quinn/TimetoTravel banter
Indeed. There are, however, days when I wish they would sit down together over a large bottle of great bourbon and settle a few of the key issues. Government versus corporate pensions? This could be a bigger event than the Tyson/Paul bout tonight!
Kidding, of course.
Make that vintage port and good cheese…. I doubt that all issues can be settled, unfortunately.
I have fond memories of port. When I was at Cambridge, you could buy bottles of college port from the “buttery” — the only alcohol that was sold, thus making it extremely popular!
Port was originally developed as a way to preserve the Portuguese wine being shipped to England. It’s remained popular in the UK. Portugal is definitely the best place to drink it, it’s a whole lot cheaper there!
Count me in on the vintage port.
I’m in on the vintage port, but would otherwise skip the event
David, I’m very flattered but, other than occasionally posting about my masochistic, and possibly foolish, habit of doing our tax returns myself (and sans software), I don’t think I’ve contributed much on taxes.
Maybe you have in mind one of our colleagues who really knows their tax stuff, like Rick Connor or William Perry?
In any event, thanks for the kind mention.
Thanks Andrew and David. William is a professional and an expert, as is Dan Smith; I’m just an amateur with an interest and a passion for helping people file their taxes (as weird as that sounds!).
Yes, indeed, Dan Smith is another bonafide tax guru.
And, Rick, you’re being too modest—I’ve read many of your thoughtful and detailed tax analyses.
Rick is indeed too modest. Something about the brain function of an engineer makes them a good candidate for tax prep. Combine that with an affinity for helping people, and you get Connor.
Yes, they are two of the others which I would list.
Whose comments does everyone look forward to? Not this member of the Apostrophe Protection Society.
Mr. Dobkin, I learned something new today. There really is an Apostrophe Protection Society. People like us are also concerned about lexical semantics in word usage. Some might regard this as petty stuff but I think it matters.
As part of my weirdness I find diversion in this study, as an offset to thinking about other dire and more pressing situations in my life.
Really? Thanks for your contribution.