Investing In First Print, First Edition Books Is The Way
My editor at Portfolio Penguin informed me that the next print of the first edition of Buy This Not That will arrive in their warehouse...
Downgrade Your Property Statistics Online To Lower Your Property Taxes
During the global financial crisis in 2008 – 2009, I expected the San Francisco Property Assessor Office to automatically lower my property tax bill. After...
The Rich Pay More Than Their Fair Share Of Income Taxes
The rich are frequently criticized for not contributing their fair portion of taxes. However, when examining income taxes, it becomes evident that the wealthy actually...
A Tipping Guide To Counteract Tipflation And Feel Great Again
Tipping has become increasingly pervasive, leaving many wondering how much to tip without feeling like a miser. To alleviate this dilemma, I've crafted a tipping...
The Right House-To-Car Ratio For Financial Freedom
After delving into the exorbitant prices of new luxury cars, I've come to the realization that a larger segment of the population is purchasing such...
Family Ski Vacations: The Cost Could Break The Bank!
In 2007, I had a dream of taking my future family on a ski vacation. I was an avid snowboarder and my wife enjoyed the...
Tesla in November 2023 : Story twists and turns, with value consequences!
I was planning to start this post by telling you that Tesla was back in the news, but that would be misleading, since Tesla never...
The Difference Makers: Key Person(s) Valuation
Can one person make a difference to the value of a business? Of course, and with small businesses, especially those built around personal services...
Data Update 1 for 2024: The data speaks, but what does it say?
In January 1993, I was valuing a retail company, and I found myself wondering what a reasonable margin was for a firm operating in...