The vast majority of my employment time is spent solving problems. The remainder is spent in a sort of meta-problem-solving state, where I try to organize the order in which I should solve the problems that are outstanding to maximise some set of criteria (where the criteria is usually a tug between profits, personal curiosity, and getting people to shut up.) (more…)
2009.06.24
2009.05.15
curriculum vitae
A lot of lists have popped up where I frequent (digitally, at least) lately. Intended schedules, self-diagnostics, recipes, time-lapse accomplishments, etc. You know the drill. At one point in the not-so-distant past, I was probably pretty good maintaining such things as well. I suppose I need to refine my time management skills (or lack thereof) to keep things fresh. (more…)
2009.03.05
Shadows
I guess it’s been a while. As is oh-so-often the case, I overcommit myself to too many things, and then pay dearly. Some may call it a trade, time for experience, money, or glory. I simply see it as exploration. With a lot still on my plate, I suppose it’s appropriate to take a brief break from Xcode, and jot down some thoughts to keep this blog from getting too stale.
2009.01.05
2008.12.08
“Security Questions”
Every time I have to register for some site that performs financial transactions on my behalf, I have to register, create an account, and then pick stupid security questions. These used to be fairly static questions, but then a few years ago someone got the bright idea to make variations on them to make it “more secure”. The end result, however, is less than desirable.
2008.11.25
$25 for funding a 529 plan
From now (actually a couple weeks ago) until December 15th, 2008, you can get a free $25 contribution if you open a new 529 account at CollegeAdvantage.com and deposit $25. (meaning, you add $25, they add $25 a week or so later, doubling your investment.) Pretty slick, so here’s how it works.
2008.11.01
Ohio Ballot
As per my usual voting routine, I spent some time tonight reading up on the Ohio ballot issues, so that I would be prepared to Vote monday or tuesday. Somewhat surprisingly, many of the issues are solidly related to financial matters.
2008.09.29
Speculation
(Sorry for another finance-related post) For anyone who follows my investing procedures, you’d know that I was a fantastically boring etf-only kind of investor. exposure to individual companies is simply too much risk for too little reward, and requires too much research to do well. (more…)
2008.09.25
Zecco Free in October (!)
Ok, if you’ve been wanting to start playing with stocks and bonds, but have been put off by minimums or per-trade fees, zecco.com has recently announced that October will be 100% free for all trades, no minimums. (more…)
2008.09.18
(ir)rational investing
Late last night, I almost lost it. I almost panicked. And worse, I almost changed the plan. Very dangerous that. I can finally see how emotional investing must be. Crazy stuff, that. (more…)