Category Archives: Money Stuff

His Income Tax

Posted on October 9, 2020 by sputterpub

Our tax laws are arat’s nest, but they’re not that bad:of course Trump broke some!

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Hedging

Posted on September 5, 2020 by sputterpub

A jeweler has to purchase the suppliesthat serve to make the works that must be sold,and if he’s prudent, conscientious, wise,he pays attention to the price of gold.What’s more, if he’s experienced or smart,he’ll buy some Futures of the yellow … Continue reading →

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Generations of Money (HA 46 Quintilla)

Posted on May 2, 2020 by sputterpub

When I was young, a quarter bought a double bill of matinee. My parents’ recollections taught the value of a dime; I thought how “cents-able” back in their day. In time I wed; we sought a house. Our parents marveled … Continue reading →

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House Arrest 15 (A Little Sale)

Posted on April 1, 2020 by sputterpub

In solitary combat with the curse Coronavirus, home alone and clean, and knowing consequences could be worse but clueless what the cancellations mean, long-term, in jobs and economic pain, inhaling headlines made me short of breath. I saw investments sink … Continue reading →

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Non Gratitude

Posted on February 26, 2020 by sputterpub

The dowager declined to buy or lend. Her grownup grandchildren were in a squeeze, and though she has abundance she won’t spend it yet. Presenting her with facts and pleas, I had to find another way around. I made her … Continue reading →

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Three (Non)Wishes

Posted on August 26, 2016 by sputterpub

A deathless life and wealth beyond compare and never laboring: these are the three conditions legends say we would repair, if granted wishes. Immortality or gold is first, the other next, and work- avoidance makes the third gratuity. Then fables … Continue reading →

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Invoicing

Posted on July 7, 2016 by sputterpub

A capital proposal – we could bill them more who stalled, ignored or never sent us data; surcharge blamers for their ill behavior; let the way our time is spent assign the dollar rate we multiply. And what’s the charge … Continue reading →

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First Job in Second Person

Posted on December 30, 2014 by sputterpub

If you were me, you were born in early January. That makes your sun sign Capricorn, and nowhere near a cusp. You never studied astrology, and you were skeptical when you encountered it in 1967, but there was no avoiding … Continue reading →

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Buying Heinz

Posted on February 23, 2013 by sputterpub

I heard an item on the nightly news last week. I wasn’t paying close attention and I haven’t researched any of the details, but I don’t think that matters. The report mentioned a sale of the Heinz company. That good … Continue reading →

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Maeta’s Fable: Retirement Plans

Posted on January 2, 2013 by sputterpub

As expected, Goofus and Gallant got jobs after college. Goofus stashed his liberal arts degree in the bottom of the footlocker he used as a coffee table, and went to work in a succession of retail situations. His favorite stint … Continue reading →

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