Positive Habits That Lead To Happiness

There are a lot of ‘checklists’ published on retirement, but I thought this one was worth a read: The Atlantic espouses ‘7 Things That Lead To Happiness in Old Age’. The advice is pretty straightforward. Nothing a kindergartener wouldn’t understand. Don’t smoke, don’t drink, maintain a healthy weight, exercise frequently, manage your stress, keep learning, and cultivate positive relationships. It’s amazing we have to be … Continue reading Positive Habits That Lead To Happiness

FIRE Station Fun – Love Of Money

Many people are familiar with the 2010 Princeton study that reported that there is a diminishing return to the impact of money on one’s happiness that tops out at about $75K a year.  People were surprised that the threshold was very in line with the average household income in the USA at $73K.  It is often cited as evidence that money doesn’t buy happiness.  I … Continue reading FIRE Station Fun – Love Of Money