Take an X-Ray

Another financial tip.... analyze the mutual funds in your portfolio to ensure that they are not holding the same stocks.

Financial Management

Further detail on financial management tips...

A safe-deposit box provides safety against a fire or theft. We also suggest keeping a copy of important electronic files in the box.

More Financial Tips

Let me elaborate on the financial management tips I previously posted to this blog.

Copy everything in your wallets. This is a good way to protect yourself in the event of a stolen or lost wallet. Be sure to copy the front and back of all cards, especially since the customer service number is typically on the back of credit cards.

Financial Management Tips

Here are some quick financial management tips:

Copy everything in your wallet.
Rent a safe deposit box.
Take an e-ray of your mutual fund portfolio.
Investigate your broker.
Check up on your credit.
Buy treasuries directly from the source.
Calculate your future social security benefits.
Keep the bling in your ring.
Leave your cash to the ones you really love.

More detail on each of these in future blogs.

Geese & Safety

I have been following the Warner Park geese controversy. I'm kind of torn. On the one hand I am against killing the geese; but on the other I am concerned about what kind of risk they pose for air traffic and the safety of passengers on those planes. As we all know the Flight on the Hudson was caused by geese that were hit by the plane on its take off and clogging the engines.

If we kill the 100 or so geese that are residents of Warner Park, will they be replaced by another 100; and another 100, and on and on?

High Speed Train

I look forward to taking the proposed train to Milwaukee if it stops at Miller Park and the State Fair grounds. But I doubt if I will take it when I travel to see my daughter and her family in Milwauee since I'd have to take a taxi from somewhere in Milwaukee to their home and then back to the train station. And I expect there are lots of other scenarios where I would find it inconvenient not to have my car. And will I take the train to Chicago through Milwaukee? Depends how long it will take.

East Side of Madison

I had the opportunity to bike through the near east side of Madison yesterday. For a person who spends most of his time either on the west or south side of Madison, I was impressed! The neighborhoods have a special feel to them. And their proximity to Lake Monona is a special amenity. Some the homes architecture is beautiful. If it has been some time since you have driven or biked around that area, it is worth the effort.