by Eric | Jul 7, 2022 | Early Retirement
July 7, 2022 In Early Retirement, it often makes sense to create “side hustles” or small businesses that can help sustain or add to your portfolio, especially during bear markets. The type of business you create depends on your particular skills and...
by Eric | Jul 4, 2022 | Early Retirement
July 4, 2022 “Be Fearful When Others Are Greedy and Greedy When Others Are Fearful.” – Warren Buffet A major recession can wreck havoc on your portfolio but it can also be a time of opportunity. If it happens during the accumulation phase while you are...
by Eric | Jun 25, 2022 | Early Retirement
June 23, 2022 So much as changed in the last six months! As of today, the US Stock Market is down 22.18% since the start of the year as measured by the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTI). Interestingly, Bonds as measured by BND, the Vanguard Total Bond...
by Eric | May 26, 2022 | Destinations, Portugal
May 19-25, 2022 My Mom came to visit from May 18-25, 2022 and we had a wonderful time! Here was our brief itinerary: Thursday, May 19 – Pick up from Airport in Lisbon. Cliff Hike from Luz to Porto Mos to see the gorgeous views of Praia da Luz. Friday, May 20...
by Eric | May 24, 2022 | Destinations, Portugal
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 #1 Jeronimos Monastery (The Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Belém) The South Portal of the Monastery Jeronimos Monastery was commissioned by King Manuel I (King of Portugal from 1495-1521) and construction began in 1501 but took 100 years to...
