Shearer Insanity

I have replaced the "Lawyers, Guns and Money" blog with the "Awful Avalanche" blog in my blog list. I was banned from co...

I applied for Social Security on June 1, 2024 in advance of turning 70 later this year.  If I recall correctly the website said it would tak...

Last Sunday night I listened to the last few minutes of WCBS 880.   It was one of two all news format radio stations in New York City.  It s...

Compared to 2022 my main portfolio in 2023 did better absolutely but worse relative to the market.  As usual I will use VOO, Vanguard's ...

 I recently read Walter Isaacson's lengthy (670 pages with notes in hardcover) 2023 biography of Elon Musk.  This is a narrative account...

I recently finished reading Walter Isaacson's massive biography of Elon Musk.  I plan to give a longer review but for now will just rela...

 I got my monthly gas and electric bill a few days ago and was wondering why my electric use was up 64.6%.  Eventually I thought to check my...