State of the Stash – July

It is time, yet again, for the monthly airing of my private financial laundry.  This is going to be a quick update as the day job and the toddler are keeping me fully occupied. It is easier to carve out time to write, however, then you have a good month like July!

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Is 2019 Berkshire Too Big to Win?

I am reviewing the most recent Berkshire annual meeting (and related press appearances). This has triggered a couple of thoughts which I now feel compelled to inflict upon you. One relates to a topic I have written about before: Is Berkshire too Big to Win? Well, Messrs. Buffett and Munger made some comments that seem to shed some light on their answers to this question.

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My Savings Rate

The savings rate is a topic of much angst and consternation in the financial independence community. I have intended for some time to share my savings rate and periodically track/update it on this site. So, let’s do that. I also have some thoughts on the most sensible way to handle some of the more controversial aspects of computing the savings rate.

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Bill Miller Explains Why I Own Coty and Avon

I own Coty (“COTY”) and Avon (“AVP”).  In the interest of transparency, please note that I am currently long and quite wrong on both. 

I have posted about Coty before.  I have been planning to post a brief thesis summary and update to document my thought process (or lack thereof).  Then, a few weeks ago, I came across a video of a very famous (and very articulate) professional investor essentially summarizing my thoughts on these two positions for me. Continue reading “Bill Miller Explains Why I Own Coty and Avon”

State of the Stash – March 2019

It is time, yet again, for the monthly airing of my private financial laundry.  I hope that this journal of savings will provide us all enhanced motivation to save.  It will also serve as a record, so that I can look back and analyze to see where I can improve. Continue reading “State of the Stash – March 2019”

State of the Stash – February 2019

It is time, yet again, for the monthly airing of my private financial laundry.  My goal is that by maintaining a journal of my savings, I will provide enhanced motivation to save.  It will also serve as a record, so that I can look back and analyze.  Continue reading “State of the Stash – February 2019”