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April 18, 2021. Mr. Tako. If you’re one of the many young people just starting-out on the path to financial independence (or even an older person just trying to catch up), the numbers can seem a little daunting. Using common retirement rules like the “4% rule”, a $1 million dollar portfolio can safely generate a mere $40,000 of income

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ABOUT – MR. TAKO ESCAPES Mr. Tako is a financially independent father of 2 boys who reached his financial independence at the tender age of 38. Along with his wife, Mrs. Tako, they live in the rainy Pacific Northwest (of the United States). In 2015 when I created this page, we were worth a WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EXCESS CASH IN 2021 If you're like most people, your annual household spending was down significantly in 2020 because of the pandemic. Saving money must have been on everyone's mind, because the U.S. savings rate saw massive increases in 2020. By January of 2021, the U.S. savings rate had increased to 20.5%. That's certainly a lot of cash being saved! Bank deposits are now at record highs

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Living off passive income is a bit like spotting a snow leopard in the wild. Snow leopards are (of course) one of the most rare and elusive creatures on the planet. THE BESSEMBINDER FACTOR HARD FACTS ABOUT MORTALITY AND RETIREMENT Thankfully, there is a way out. Otto von Bismark invented retirement in 1889. Unfortunately, retirement happens at the end of your life. Initially, the age for retirement in Mr. Bismark’s German plan was 70 years old. In 1889, not many people made it to 70 (about 10% from the stats I could find). Even today, if you follow the standard ages THE ARROGANCE OF WEALTH The appearance of wealth, is a waste of wealth. Waste is everywhere. Expensive cars, and fancy houses seem to be favorites. So, I’m writing this post as a reminder. A reminder to myself, my family, and my readers to stay humble. Don’t get arrogant. Remember the little people. Keep your head out of the clouds. FIXING BROKEN STUFF: MICROSWITCHES HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NEGATIVE SHAREHOLDER EQUITY? Despite negative shareholder equity, Moody’s continues to grow and retain very little in the way of earnings. While GAAP accounting says that Moody’s is “a worthless company”, with negative shareholder equity, that’s far from the actual truth.

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April 18, 2021. Mr. Tako. If you’re one of the many young people just starting-out on the path to financial independence (or even an older person just trying to catch up), the numbers can seem a little daunting. Using common retirement rules like the “4% rule”, a $1 million dollar portfolio can safely generate a mere $40,000 of income

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WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EXCESS CASH IN 2021 If you're like most people, your annual household spending was down significantly in 2020 because of the pandemic. Saving money must have been on everyone's mind, because the U.S. savings rate saw massive increases in 2020. By January of 2021, the U.S. savings rate had increased to 20.5%. That's certainly a lot of cash being saved! Bank deposits are now at record highs ABOUT – MR. TAKO ESCAPES Mr. Tako is a financially independent father of 2 boys who reached his financial independence at the tender age of 38. Along with his wife, Mrs. Tako, they live in the rainy Pacific Northwest (of the United States). In 2015 when I created this page, we were worth a little over

$2 million USD.

THE BESSEMBINDER FACTOR HARD FACTS ABOUT MORTALITY AND RETIREMENT Thankfully, there is a way out. Otto von Bismark invented retirement in 1889. Unfortunately, retirement happens at the end of your life. Initially, the age for retirement in Mr. Bismark’s German plan was 70 years old. In 1889, not many people made it to 70 (about 10% from the stats I could find). Even today, if you follow the standard ages THE ARROGANCE OF WEALTH The appearance of wealth, is a waste of wealth. Waste is everywhere. Expensive cars, and fancy houses seem to be favorites. So, I’m writing this post as a reminder. A reminder to myself, my family, and my readers to stay humble. Don’t get arrogant. Remember the little people. Keep your head out of the clouds. FIXING BROKEN STUFF: MICROSWITCHES A TALE OF TWO SAVERS August 12, 2016. August 13, 2016. Mr. Tako. I didn’t start out life with money. My roots were pretty humble. Grandpa Tako (my father) worked blue-collar jobs his whole life, and Grandma Tako (my mother) worked as a low-paid office worker (sometimes a secretary, or administrative assistant). We didn’t have a lot, but it was enough. HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NEGATIVE SHAREHOLDER EQUITY? Despite negative shareholder equity, Moody’s continues to grow and retain very little in the way of earnings. While GAAP accounting says that Moody’s is “a worthless company”, with negative shareholder equity, that’s far from the actual truth.

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When it comes to Japanese cuisine, most people will encounter it at their local Japanese restaurant. Serving up the classics like sushi, ramen, gyoza, miso soup, and edamame, most of these “Westernized” restaurants aren’t actually all that good. ONE OF MY WORST INVESTMENTS EVER One Of My Worst Investments Ever. March 21, 2021 Mr. Tako. If you ever meet someone that says “I’ve never made a mistake”, I will happily point out to you a complete liar. Nobody goes through life without making at least a few mistakes. The trick however, is to not make too many of them.

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Last week seemed like a game changer. At least at first glance. On Monday morning (11/9) investors got news of a COVID-19 vaccine that had preliminary data HOMEMADE JERKY TIME! It's been a long time since I've written a post about snack foods. Over the years, I've written a number of different blog posts about making snack foods, but for some reason I haven't written a new one in years. Go figure! In the past, I've written about the low-cost snacking wonder that is popcorn, and how incredibly good DIY salsa can be. Both are great snacks that can be healthy and ultra CONTACT – MR. TAKO ESCAPES Yes, contact forms are boring. This is where you add the razzle-dazzle! Give me words with extra-sauce!

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Living off passive income is a bit like spotting a snow leopard in the wild. Snow leopards are (of course) one of the most rare and elusive creatures on the planet. HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. THE “REAL” ADVANTAGE OF BEING WEALTHY September 12, 2018. Mr. Tako. There’s a myth being propagated about the wealthy (mostly by movies, social media, and television) and it goes a little something like this: When you become wealthy you can buy whatever you want, and you won’t need to work anymore. Life is one big vacation — filled with trips to the Bahamas, fancy sports cars WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NEGATIVE SHAREHOLDER EQUITY? Despite negative shareholder equity, Moody’s continues to grow and retain very little in the way of earnings. While GAAP accounting says that Moody’s is “a worthless company”, with negative shareholder equity, that’s far from the actual truth. DOES COSTCO COST MORE? COSTCO VS. CASH & CARRY Saving money on food is a huge part of saving for financial independence. For the average family in the United States, food counts for seven thousand dollars of annual spending. It's the largest single spending category outside of housing and transportation. Love it or hate it, buying in bulk saves money. Costco has been a champion on this front since the 1980's

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April 18, 2021. Mr. Tako. If you’re one of the many young people just starting-out on the path to financial independence (or even an older person just trying to catch up), the numbers can seem a little daunting. Using common retirement rules like the “4% rule”, a $1 million dollar portfolio can safely generate a mere $40,000 of income

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ABOUT – MR. TAKO ESCAPES Mr. Tako is a financially independent father of 2 boys who reached his financial independence at the tender age of 38. Along with his wife, Mrs. Tako, they live in the rainy Pacific Northwest (of the United States). In 2015 when I created this page, we were worth a WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EXCESS CASH IN 2021 If you're like most people, your annual household spending was down significantly in 2020 because of the pandemic. Saving money must have been on everyone's mind, because the U.S. savings rate saw massive increases in 2020. By January of 2021, the U.S. savings rate had increased to 20.5%. That's certainly a lot of cash being saved! Bank deposits are now at record highs

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Living off passive income is a bit like spotting a snow leopard in the wild. Snow leopards are (of course) one of the most rare and elusive creatures on the planet. THE BESSEMBINDER FACTOR HARD FACTS ABOUT MORTALITY AND RETIREMENT Thankfully, there is a way out. Otto von Bismark invented retirement in 1889. Unfortunately, retirement happens at the end of your life. Initially, the age for retirement in Mr. Bismark’s German plan was 70 years old. In 1889, not many people made it to 70 (about 10% from the stats I could find). Even today, if you follow the standard ages THE ARROGANCE OF WEALTH The appearance of wealth, is a waste of wealth. Waste is everywhere. Expensive cars, and fancy houses seem to be favorites. So, I’m writing this post as a reminder. A reminder to myself, my family, and my readers to stay humble. Don’t get arrogant. Remember the little people. Keep your head out of the clouds. FIXING BROKEN STUFF: MICROSWITCHES HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NEGATIVE SHAREHOLDER EQUITY? Despite negative shareholder equity, Moody’s continues to grow and retain very little in the way of earnings. While GAAP accounting says that Moody’s is “a worthless company”, with negative shareholder equity, that’s far from the actual truth.

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April 18, 2021. Mr. Tako. If you’re one of the many young people just starting-out on the path to financial independence (or even an older person just trying to catch up), the numbers can seem a little daunting. Using common retirement rules like the “4% rule”, a $1 million dollar portfolio can safely generate a mere $40,000 of income

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ABOUT – MR. TAKO ESCAPES Mr. Tako is a financially independent father of 2 boys who reached his financial independence at the tender age of 38. Along with his wife, Mrs. Tako, they live in the rainy Pacific Northwest (of the United States). In 2015 when I created this page, we were worth a WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EXCESS CASH IN 2021 If you're like most people, your annual household spending was down significantly in 2020 because of the pandemic. Saving money must have been on everyone's mind, because the U.S. savings rate saw massive increases in 2020. By January of 2021, the U.S. savings rate had increased to 20.5%. That's certainly a lot of cash being saved! Bank deposits are now at record highs

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Living off passive income is a bit like spotting a snow leopard in the wild. Snow leopards are (of course) one of the most rare and elusive creatures on the planet. THE BESSEMBINDER FACTOR HARD FACTS ABOUT MORTALITY AND RETIREMENT Thankfully, there is a way out. Otto von Bismark invented retirement in 1889. Unfortunately, retirement happens at the end of your life. Initially, the age for retirement in Mr. Bismark’s German plan was 70 years old. In 1889, not many people made it to 70 (about 10% from the stats I could find). Even today, if you follow the standard ages THE ARROGANCE OF WEALTH The appearance of wealth, is a waste of wealth. Waste is everywhere. Expensive cars, and fancy houses seem to be favorites. So, I’m writing this post as a reminder. A reminder to myself, my family, and my readers to stay humble. Don’t get arrogant. Remember the little people. Keep your head out of the clouds. FIXING BROKEN STUFF: MICROSWITCHES HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NEGATIVE SHAREHOLDER EQUITY? Despite negative shareholder equity, Moody’s continues to grow and retain very little in the way of earnings. While GAAP accounting says that Moody’s is “a worthless company”, with negative shareholder equity, that’s far from the actual truth.

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When it comes to Japanese cuisine, most people will encounter it at their local Japanese restaurant. Serving up the classics like sushi, ramen, gyoza, miso soup, and edamame, most of these “Westernized” restaurants aren’t actually all that good. ONE OF MY WORST INVESTMENTS EVER One Of My Worst Investments Ever. March 21, 2021 Mr. Tako. If you ever meet someone that says “I’ve never made a mistake”, I will happily point out to you a complete liar. Nobody goes through life without making at least a few mistakes. The trick however, is to not make too many of them.

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Last week seemed like a game changer. At least at first glance. On Monday morning (11/9) investors got news of a COVID-19 vaccine that had preliminary data HOMEMADE JERKY TIME! It's been a long time since I've written a post about snack foods. Over the years, I've written a number of different blog posts about making snack foods, but for some reason I haven't written a new one in years. Go figure! In the past, I've written about the low-cost snacking wonder that is popcorn, and how incredibly good DIY salsa can be. Both are great snacks that can be healthy and ultra CONTACT – MR. TAKO ESCAPES Yes, contact forms are boring. This is where you add the razzle-dazzle! Give me words with extra-sauce!

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Living off passive income is a bit like spotting a snow leopard in the wild. Snow leopards are (of course) one of the most rare and elusive creatures on the planet. HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. THE “REAL” ADVANTAGE OF BEING WEALTHY September 12, 2018. Mr. Tako. There’s a myth being propagated about the wealthy (mostly by movies, social media, and television) and it goes a little something like this: When you become wealthy you can buy whatever you want, and you won’t need to work anymore. Life is one big vacation — filled with trips to the Bahamas, fancy sports cars WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NEGATIVE SHAREHOLDER EQUITY? Despite negative shareholder equity, Moody’s continues to grow and retain very little in the way of earnings. While GAAP accounting says that Moody’s is “a worthless company”, with negative shareholder equity, that’s far from the actual truth. DOES COSTCO COST MORE? COSTCO VS. CASH & CARRY Saving money on food is a huge part of saving for financial independence. For the average family in the United States, food counts for seven thousand dollars of annual spending. It's the largest single spending category outside of housing and transportation. Love it or hate it, buying in bulk saves money. Costco has been a champion on this front since the 1980's

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April 18, 2021. Mr. Tako. If you’re one of the many young people just starting-out on the path to financial independence (or even an older person just trying to catch up), the numbers can seem a little daunting. Using common retirement rules like the “4% rule”, a $1 million dollar portfolio can safely generate a mere $40,000 of income

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ABOUT – MR. TAKO ESCAPES Mr. Tako is a financially independent father of 2 boys who reached his financial independence at the tender age of 38. Along with his wife, Mrs. Tako, they live in the rainy Pacific Northwest (of the United States). In 2015 when I created this page, we were worth a WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EXCESS CASH IN 2021 If you're like most people, your annual household spending was down significantly in 2020 because of the pandemic. Saving money must have been on everyone's mind, because the U.S. savings rate saw massive increases in 2020. By January of 2021, the U.S. savings rate had increased to 20.5%. That's certainly a lot of cash being saved! Bank deposits are now at record highs

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Living off passive income is a bit like spotting a snow leopard in the wild. Snow leopards are (of course) one of the most rare and elusive creatures on the planet. THE BESSEMBINDER FACTOR HARD FACTS ABOUT MORTALITY AND RETIREMENT Thankfully, there is a way out. Otto von Bismark invented retirement in 1889. Unfortunately, retirement happens at the end of your life. Initially, the age for retirement in Mr. Bismark’s German plan was 70 years old. In 1889, not many people made it to 70 (about 10% from the stats I could find). Even today, if you follow the standard ages THE ARROGANCE OF WEALTH The appearance of wealth, is a waste of wealth. Waste is everywhere. Expensive cars, and fancy houses seem to be favorites. So, I’m writing this post as a reminder. A reminder to myself, my family, and my readers to stay humble. Don’t get arrogant. Remember the little people. Keep your head out of the clouds. FIXING BROKEN STUFF: MICROSWITCHES HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NEGATIVE SHAREHOLDER EQUITY? Despite negative shareholder equity, Moody’s continues to grow and retain very little in the way of earnings. While GAAP accounting says that Moody’s is “a worthless company”, with negative shareholder equity, that’s far from the actual truth.

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April 18, 2021. Mr. Tako. If you’re one of the many young people just starting-out on the path to financial independence (or even an older person just trying to catch up), the numbers can seem a little daunting. Using common retirement rules like the “4% rule”, a $1 million dollar portfolio can safely generate a mere $40,000 of income

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ABOUT – MR. TAKO ESCAPES Mr. Tako is a financially independent father of 2 boys who reached his financial independence at the tender age of 38. Along with his wife, Mrs. Tako, they live in the rainy Pacific Northwest (of the United States). In 2015 when I created this page, we were worth a WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EXCESS CASH IN 2021 If you're like most people, your annual household spending was down significantly in 2020 because of the pandemic. Saving money must have been on everyone's mind, because the U.S. savings rate saw massive increases in 2020. By January of 2021, the U.S. savings rate had increased to 20.5%. That's certainly a lot of cash being saved! Bank deposits are now at record highs

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Living off passive income is a bit like spotting a snow leopard in the wild. Snow leopards are (of course) one of the most rare and elusive creatures on the planet. THE BESSEMBINDER FACTOR HARD FACTS ABOUT MORTALITY AND RETIREMENT Thankfully, there is a way out. Otto von Bismark invented retirement in 1889. Unfortunately, retirement happens at the end of your life. Initially, the age for retirement in Mr. Bismark’s German plan was 70 years old. In 1889, not many people made it to 70 (about 10% from the stats I could find). Even today, if you follow the standard ages THE ARROGANCE OF WEALTH The appearance of wealth, is a waste of wealth. Waste is everywhere. Expensive cars, and fancy houses seem to be favorites. So, I’m writing this post as a reminder. A reminder to myself, my family, and my readers to stay humble. Don’t get arrogant. Remember the little people. Keep your head out of the clouds. FIXING BROKEN STUFF: MICROSWITCHES HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NEGATIVE SHAREHOLDER EQUITY? Despite negative shareholder equity, Moody’s continues to grow and retain very little in the way of earnings. While GAAP accounting says that Moody’s is “a worthless company”, with negative shareholder equity, that’s far from the actual truth.

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When it comes to Japanese cuisine, most people will encounter it at their local Japanese restaurant. Serving up the classics like sushi, ramen, gyoza, miso soup, and edamame, most of these “Westernized” restaurants aren’t actually all that good. ONE OF MY WORST INVESTMENTS EVER One Of My Worst Investments Ever. March 21, 2021 Mr. Tako. If you ever meet someone that says “I’ve never made a mistake”, I will happily point out to you a complete liar. Nobody goes through life without making at least a few mistakes. The trick however, is to not make too many of them.

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Last week seemed like a game changer. At least at first glance. On Monday morning (11/9) investors got news of a COVID-19 vaccine that had preliminary data HOMEMADE JERKY TIME! It's been a long time since I've written a post about snack foods. Over the years, I've written a number of different blog posts about making snack foods, but for some reason I haven't written a new one in years. Go figure! In the past, I've written about the low-cost snacking wonder that is popcorn, and how incredibly good DIY salsa can be. Both are great snacks that can be healthy and ultra CONTACT – MR. TAKO ESCAPES Yes, contact forms are boring. This is where you add the razzle-dazzle! Give me words with extra-sauce!

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Living off passive income is a bit like spotting a snow leopard in the wild. Snow leopards are (of course) one of the most rare and elusive creatures on the planet. HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. THE “REAL” ADVANTAGE OF BEING WEALTHY September 12, 2018. Mr. Tako. There’s a myth being propagated about the wealthy (mostly by movies, social media, and television) and it goes a little something like this: When you become wealthy you can buy whatever you want, and you won’t need to work anymore. Life is one big vacation — filled with trips to the Bahamas, fancy sports cars WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH NEGATIVE SHAREHOLDER EQUITY? Despite negative shareholder equity, Moody’s continues to grow and retain very little in the way of earnings. While GAAP accounting says that Moody’s is “a worthless company”, with negative shareholder equity, that’s far from the actual truth. DOES COSTCO COST MORE? COSTCO VS. CASH & CARRY Saving money on food is a huge part of saving for financial independence. For the average family in the United States, food counts for seven thousand dollars of annual spending. It's the largest single spending category outside of housing and transportation. Love it or hate it, buying in bulk saves money. Costco has been a champion on this front since the 1980's

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April 18, 2021. Mr. Tako. If you’re one of the many young people just starting-out on the path to financial independence (or even an older person just trying to catch up), the numbers can seem a little daunting. Using common retirement rules like the “4% rule”, a $1 million dollar portfolio can safely generate a mere $40,000 of income

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MAY 2021 DIVIDEND INCOME AND EXPENSES With most of the population in Washington state getting vaccinated by the end of May, things have finally started to open back up again. The pandemic is subsiding here, and it seems like life is (slowly) returning to normal. As you might expect, our travel adventures resumed in May as well. We took full advantage of the fine May weather, and went camping on Washington's coast, near a small WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EXCESS CASH IN 2021 If you're like most people, your annual household spending was down significantly in 2020 because of the pandemic. Saving money must have been on everyone's mind, because the U.S. savings rate saw massive increases in 2020. By January of 2021, the U.S. savings rate had increased to 20.5%. That's certainly a lot of cash being saved! Bank deposits are now at record highs THE ARROGANCE OF WEALTH The appearance of wealth, is a waste of wealth. Waste is everywhere. Expensive cars, and fancy houses seem to be favorites. So, I’m writing this post as a reminder. A reminder to myself, my family, and my readers to stay humble. Don’t get arrogant. Remember the little people. Keep your head out of the clouds. HARD FACTS ABOUT MORTALITY AND RETIREMENT Thankfully, there is a way out. Otto von Bismark invented retirement in 1889. Unfortunately, retirement happens at the end of your life. Initially, the age for retirement in Mr. Bismark’s German plan was 70 years old. In 1889, not many people made it to 70 (about 10% from the stats I could find). Even today, if you follow the standard ages FIXING BROKEN STUFF: MICROSWITCHES LOW BETA INVESTING: THE ANOMALY OF LOWER RISK AND GREATER Low Beta Investing: The Anomaly of Lower Risk And Greater Returns. Greater risk means greater rewards. That’s the mantra we’ll taught about stock market investing. Take the risk of investing in the stock market and you could lose money but you might also make considerably more than you would in a bank account, or money market fund. ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR EARLY RETIREMENT: A THICK SKIN In this multi-part series we're looking at Essential Skills for Early Retirement. The focus of this series is what happens after Financial Independence, and what are the skills are needed for a successful early retirement. This time around, I'm going to discuss the not-so-pretty side of retirement, and why every early retiree needs to develop a thick skin. DOES COSTCO COST MORE? COSTCO VS. CASH & CARRY HOW MUCH GLOBAL DIVERSIFICATION DO YOU REALLY NEED?

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April 18, 2021. Mr. Tako. If you’re one of the many young people just starting-out on the path to financial independence (or even an older person just trying to catch up), the numbers can seem a little daunting. Using common retirement rules like the “4% rule”, a $1 million dollar portfolio can safely generate a mere $40,000 of income

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MAY 2021 DIVIDEND INCOME AND EXPENSES With most of the population in Washington state getting vaccinated by the end of May, things have finally started to open back up again. The pandemic is subsiding here, and it seems like life is (slowly) returning to normal. As you might expect, our travel adventures resumed in May as well. We took full advantage of the fine May weather, and went camping on Washington's coast, near a small WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EXCESS CASH IN 2021 If you're like most people, your annual household spending was down significantly in 2020 because of the pandemic. Saving money must have been on everyone's mind, because the U.S. savings rate saw massive increases in 2020. By January of 2021, the U.S. savings rate had increased to 20.5%. That's certainly a lot of cash being saved! Bank deposits are now at record highs THE ARROGANCE OF WEALTH The appearance of wealth, is a waste of wealth. Waste is everywhere. Expensive cars, and fancy houses seem to be favorites. So, I’m writing this post as a reminder. A reminder to myself, my family, and my readers to stay humble. Don’t get arrogant. Remember the little people. Keep your head out of the clouds. HARD FACTS ABOUT MORTALITY AND RETIREMENT Thankfully, there is a way out. Otto von Bismark invented retirement in 1889. Unfortunately, retirement happens at the end of your life. Initially, the age for retirement in Mr. Bismark’s German plan was 70 years old. In 1889, not many people made it to 70 (about 10% from the stats I could find). Even today, if you follow the standard ages FIXING BROKEN STUFF: MICROSWITCHES LOW BETA INVESTING: THE ANOMALY OF LOWER RISK AND GREATER Low Beta Investing: The Anomaly of Lower Risk And Greater Returns. Greater risk means greater rewards. That’s the mantra we’ll taught about stock market investing. Take the risk of investing in the stock market and you could lose money but you might also make considerably more than you would in a bank account, or money market fund. ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR EARLY RETIREMENT: A THICK SKIN In this multi-part series we're looking at Essential Skills for Early Retirement. The focus of this series is what happens after Financial Independence, and what are the skills are needed for a successful early retirement. This time around, I'm going to discuss the not-so-pretty side of retirement, and why every early retiree needs to develop a thick skin. DOES COSTCO COST MORE? COSTCO VS. CASH & CARRY HOW MUCH GLOBAL DIVERSIFICATION DO YOU REALLY NEED? MAY 2021 DIVIDEND INCOME AND EXPENSES With most of the population in Washington state getting vaccinated by the end of May, things have finally started to open back up again. The pandemic is subsiding here, and it seems like life is (slowly) returning to normal. As you might expect, our travel adventures resumed in May as well. We took full advantage of the fine May weather, and went camping on Washington's coast, near a small ABOUT – MR. TAKO ESCAPES Mr. Tako is a financially independent father of 2 boys who reached his financial independence at the tender age of 38. Along with his wife, Mrs. Tako, they live in the rainy Pacific Northwest (of the United States). In 2015 when I created this page, we were worth a little over

$2 million USD.

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Living off passive income is a bit like spotting a snow leopard in the wild. Snow leopards are (of course) one of the most rare and elusive creatures on the planet.

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Last week seemed like a game changer. At least at first glance. On Monday morning (11/9) investors got news of a COVID-19 vaccine that had preliminary data from THE BESSEMBINDER FACTOR Hendrik Bessembinder, is a professor from Arizona State University that researches and studies long-term wealth creation of the stock market. He studies the how part of how the stock market creates wealth for investors. Last year (2020), Bessembinder published an update to his research on shareholder wealth creation, in a paper called Wealth

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HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. BUILDING A DIVIDEND SNOWBALL TO FUND YOUR EARLY RETIREMENT By comparison, most popular index funds only have tiny dividend yields — The S&P 500 index now sports a dividend yield of 1.73%. Small potatoes! To create an S&P index fund portfolio that funds a reasonably comfortable early retirement lifestyle (say $50k in dividends annually), you’ll need $2,890,173 invested.

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April 18, 2021. Mr. Tako. If you’re one of the many young people just starting-out on the path to financial independence (or even an older person just trying to catch up), the numbers can seem a little daunting. Using common retirement rules like the “4% rule”, a $1 million dollar portfolio can safely generate a mere $40,000 of income

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WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EXCESS CASH IN 2021 If you're like most people, your annual household spending was down significantly in 2020 because of the pandemic. Saving money must have been on everyone's mind, because the U.S. savings rate saw massive increases in 2020. By January of 2021, the U.S. savings rate had increased to 20.5%. That's certainly a lot of cash being saved! Bank deposits are now at record highs ABOUT – MR. TAKO ESCAPESMR TAKO ESCAPESMR TAKO SALSAMR TAKO MENUMR TAKO ESCAPES BLOGTAKO ESCAPESMR TAKO MCKINNEY TX Mr. Tako is a financially independent father of 2 boys who reached his financial independence at the tender age of 38. Along with his wife, Mrs. Tako, they live in the rainy Pacific Northwest (of the United States). In 2015 when I created this page, we were worth a little over

$2 million USD.

THE ARROGANCE OF WEALTH The appearance of wealth, is a waste of wealth. Waste is everywhere. Expensive cars, and fancy houses seem to be favorites. So, I’m writing this post as a reminder. A reminder to myself, my family, and my readers to stay humble. Don’t get arrogant. Remember the little people. Keep your head out of the clouds. HARD FACTS ABOUT MORTALITY AND RETIREMENT Thankfully, there is a way out. Otto von Bismark invented retirement in 1889. Unfortunately, retirement happens at the end of your life. Initially, the age for retirement in Mr. Bismark’s German plan was 70 years old. In 1889, not many people made it to 70 (about 10% from the stats I could find). Even today, if you follow the standard ages A TALE OF TWO SAVERS August 12, 2016. August 13, 2016. Mr. Tako. I didn’t start out life with money. My roots were pretty humble. Grandpa Tako (my father) worked blue-collar jobs his whole life, and Grandma Tako (my mother) worked as a low-paid office worker (sometimes a secretary, or administrative assistant). We didn’t have a lot, but it was enough. FIXING BROKEN STUFF: MICROSWITCHES HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. LOW BETA INVESTING: THE ANOMALY OF LOWER RISK AND GREATERLOW BETA HIGH DIVIDENDBEST LOW BETA STOCKSBETA HIGH OR LOWLIST OF LOW BETA STOCKS Low Beta Investing: The Anomaly of Lower Risk And Greater Returns. Greater risk means greater rewards. That’s the mantra we’ll taught about stock market investing. Take the risk of investing in the stock market and you could lose money but you might also make considerably more than you would in a bank account, or money market fund. DOES COSTCO COST MORE? COSTCO VS. CASH & CARRY

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April 18, 2021. Mr. Tako. If you’re one of the many young people just starting-out on the path to financial independence (or even an older person just trying to catch up), the numbers can seem a little daunting. Using common retirement rules like the “4% rule”, a $1 million dollar portfolio can safely generate a mere $40,000 of income

per

WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EXCESS CASH IN 2021 If you're like most people, your annual household spending was down significantly in 2020 because of the pandemic. Saving money must have been on everyone's mind, because the U.S. savings rate saw massive increases in 2020. By January of 2021, the U.S. savings rate had increased to 20.5%. That's certainly a lot of cash being saved! Bank deposits are now at record highs ABOUT – MR. TAKO ESCAPESMR TAKO ESCAPESMR TAKO SALSAMR TAKO MENUMR TAKO ESCAPES BLOGTAKO ESCAPESMR TAKO MCKINNEY TX Mr. Tako is a financially independent father of 2 boys who reached his financial independence at the tender age of 38. Along with his wife, Mrs. Tako, they live in the rainy Pacific Northwest (of the United States). In 2015 when I created this page, we were worth a little over

$2 million USD.

THE ARROGANCE OF WEALTH The appearance of wealth, is a waste of wealth. Waste is everywhere. Expensive cars, and fancy houses seem to be favorites. So, I’m writing this post as a reminder. A reminder to myself, my family, and my readers to stay humble. Don’t get arrogant. Remember the little people. Keep your head out of the clouds. HARD FACTS ABOUT MORTALITY AND RETIREMENT Thankfully, there is a way out. Otto von Bismark invented retirement in 1889. Unfortunately, retirement happens at the end of your life. Initially, the age for retirement in Mr. Bismark’s German plan was 70 years old. In 1889, not many people made it to 70 (about 10% from the stats I could find). Even today, if you follow the standard ages A TALE OF TWO SAVERS August 12, 2016. August 13, 2016. Mr. Tako. I didn’t start out life with money. My roots were pretty humble. Grandpa Tako (my father) worked blue-collar jobs his whole life, and Grandma Tako (my mother) worked as a low-paid office worker (sometimes a secretary, or administrative assistant). We didn’t have a lot, but it was enough. FIXING BROKEN STUFF: MICROSWITCHES HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. LOW BETA INVESTING: THE ANOMALY OF LOWER RISK AND GREATERLOW BETA HIGH DIVIDENDBEST LOW BETA STOCKSBETA HIGH OR LOWLIST OF LOW BETA STOCKS Low Beta Investing: The Anomaly of Lower Risk And Greater Returns. Greater risk means greater rewards. That’s the mantra we’ll taught about stock market investing. Take the risk of investing in the stock market and you could lose money but you might also make considerably more than you would in a bank account, or money market fund. DOES COSTCO COST MORE? COSTCO VS. CASH & CARRY MAY 2021 DIVIDEND INCOME AND EXPENSES With most of the population in Washington state getting vaccinated by the end of May, things have finally started to open back up again. The pandemic is subsiding here, and it seems like life is (slowly) returning to normal. As you might expect, our travel adventures resumed in May as well. We took full advantage of the fine May weather, and went camping on Washington's coast, near a small

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Living off passive income is a bit like spotting a snow leopard in the wild. Snow leopards are (of course) one of the most rare and elusive creatures on the planet.

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Mr. Tako’s 21 year old air popper – earning its keep! Owning a air popper makes popcorn in the easiest and cheapest way. It’s a fantastic frugal snack!! We probably make 8 (or more) batches of popcorn a week, and it still runs like new after 21 years. THE BESSEMBINDER FACTOR Hendrik Bessembinder, is a professor from Arizona State University that researches and studies long-term wealth creation of the stock market. He studies the how part of how the stock market creates wealth for investors. Last year (2020), Bessembinder published an update to his research on shareholder wealth creation, in a paper called Wealth SUBSCRIBE – MR. TAKO ESCAPES There are three ways to subscribe or follow Mr. Tako! Use the method that works best for you! Twitter: Yes, I'm on Twitter! You can follow me on Twitter: @MrTakoEscapes Facebook: I also have a

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Stir frequently. Simmer until the liquid reduces. Be careful not to burn the soy sauce. Step 6: Once the nametake has reduced, (and most of the liquid has evaporated) add the sushi rice vinegar. Time for sushi rice vinegar. Cook for a two more minutes (stirring in the vinegar), and taste the nametake. HOW TO GET RICH WITH: FANCY SUSHI DINNERS 5. When the rice has finished cooking, remove the konbu and transfer to a large bowl. Begin adding the vinegar mixture. Add the mixture evenly and slowly throughout the rice. Taste as you go, to get the right amount. Gently “cut” through the rice to mix as it cools and

dries.

SHOULD I INVEST IN A 3D PRINTER? Creality Ender 2 – $197 . Heated build plate (no cooling fan) and print area of 150 x 150 x 200 mm. Tronxy X-1 – $189 . Auto leveling, heated build plate, print area of 220 x 220 x 240mm. The Monoprice Select v2. One of the more affordable low-cost 3d printer models. HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on.

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When it comes to Japanese cuisine, most people will encounter it at their local Japanese restaurant. Serving up the classics like sushi, ramen, gyoza, miso soup, and edamame, most of these “Westernized” restaurants aren’t actually all that good. ABOUT – MR. TAKO ESCAPESMR TAKO ESCAPESMR TAKO SALSAMR TAKO MENUMR TAKO ESCAPES BLOGTAKO ESCAPESMR TAKO MCKINNEY TX No. Mr. Tako is a ‘nom de plume’ that I happen to like. ‘Tako’ is the Japanese word for octopus. I like octopi. They are one of nature’s most amazing creatures, and they happen to be fantastic escape artists as well.. Why create a blog about your journey? WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EXCESS CASH IN 2021 If you're like most people, your annual household spending was down significantly in 2020 because of the pandemic. Saving money must have been on everyone's mind, because the U.S. savings rate saw massive increases in 2020. By January of 2021, the U.S. savings rate had increased to 20.5%. That's certainly a lot of cash being saved! Bank deposits are now at record highs THE ARROGANCE OF WEALTH Jobs are no longer permanent. Jobs come and go. Incomes swing up and down with the economic cycle. I’ve had several opportunities to experience this myself over the years.. Given a successful high-paying job, most reasonable people believe that A TALE OF TWO SAVERS Our after-tax savings added up to 896 thousand dollars in 13 years. We used the same frugal principles I blog about today.. We always tried to save at least 50% of our salaries in each of the 13 years listed above. In later years, that savings rate was closer to 70% or 80%. FIXING BROKEN STUFF: MICROSWITCHES HARD FACTS ABOUT MORTALITY AND RETIREMENT Permalink. Fascinating–particularly your points on why early retirees might have less longevity. I think you’re right that work, for most people, has become synonymous with a social safety net and sense of purpose, and it can be difficult to maintain both after

retiring.

THE “REAL” ADVANTAGE OF BEING WEALTHY Permalink “It’s the plastic-fantastic version of wealth made to look sexy and appealing.” Ha! Yes! Many of the people I used to work with would be considered much more wealthy than me – however, I can’t help but notice they work 70 hours a week, are in poor health, have kids who are terribly behaved, and are always stressed. LOW BETA INVESTING: THE ANOMALY OF LOWER RISK AND GREATERLOW BETA HIGH DIVIDENDBEST LOW BETA STOCKSBETA HIGH OR LOWLIST OF LOW BETA STOCKS Greater risk means greater rewards. That's the mantra we'll taught about stock market investing. Take the risk of investing in the stock market and you could lose money but you might also make considerably more than you would in a bank account, or money market fund. "Without risk there is no reward." That's the story we're told as newbie

investors anyway

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When it comes to Japanese cuisine, most people will encounter it at their local Japanese restaurant. Serving up the classics like sushi, ramen, gyoza, miso soup, and edamame, most of these “Westernized” restaurants aren’t actually all that good. ABOUT – MR. TAKO ESCAPESMR TAKO ESCAPESMR TAKO SALSAMR TAKO MENUMR TAKO ESCAPES BLOGTAKO ESCAPESMR TAKO MCKINNEY TX No. Mr. Tako is a ‘nom de plume’ that I happen to like. ‘Tako’ is the Japanese word for octopus. I like octopi. They are one of nature’s most amazing creatures, and they happen to be fantastic escape artists as well.. Why create a blog about your journey? WHERE TO INVEST YOUR EXCESS CASH IN 2021 If you're like most people, your annual household spending was down significantly in 2020 because of the pandemic. Saving money must have been on everyone's mind, because the U.S. savings rate saw massive increases in 2020. By January of 2021, the U.S. savings rate had increased to 20.5%. That's certainly a lot of cash being saved! Bank deposits are now at record highs THE ARROGANCE OF WEALTH Jobs are no longer permanent. Jobs come and go. Incomes swing up and down with the economic cycle. I’ve had several opportunities to experience this myself over the years.. Given a successful high-paying job, most reasonable people believe that A TALE OF TWO SAVERS Our after-tax savings added up to 896 thousand dollars in 13 years. We used the same frugal principles I blog about today.. We always tried to save at least 50% of our salaries in each of the 13 years listed above. In later years, that savings rate was closer to 70% or 80%. FIXING BROKEN STUFF: MICROSWITCHES HARD FACTS ABOUT MORTALITY AND RETIREMENT Permalink. Fascinating–particularly your points on why early retirees might have less longevity. I think you’re right that work, for most people, has become synonymous with a social safety net and sense of purpose, and it can be difficult to maintain both after

retiring.

THE “REAL” ADVANTAGE OF BEING WEALTHY Permalink “It’s the plastic-fantastic version of wealth made to look sexy and appealing.” Ha! Yes! Many of the people I used to work with would be considered much more wealthy than me – however, I can’t help but notice they work 70 hours a week, are in poor health, have kids who are terribly behaved, and are always stressed. LOW BETA INVESTING: THE ANOMALY OF LOWER RISK AND GREATERLOW BETA HIGH DIVIDENDBEST LOW BETA STOCKSBETA HIGH OR LOWLIST OF LOW BETA STOCKS Greater risk means greater rewards. That's the mantra we'll taught about stock market investing. Take the risk of investing in the stock market and you could lose money but you might also make considerably more than you would in a bank account, or money market fund. "Without risk there is no reward." That's the story we're told as newbie

investors anyway

DOES COSTCO COST MORE? COSTCO VS. CASH & CARRY MAY 2021 DIVIDEND INCOME AND EXPENSES With most of the population in Washington state getting vaccinated by the end of May, things have finally started to open back up again. The pandemic is subsiding here, and it seems like life is (slowly) returning to normal. As you might expect, our travel adventures resumed in May as well. We took full advantage of the fine May weather, and went camping on Washington's coast, near a small

THINGS WE LIKE!

Mr. Tako’s 21 year old air popper – earning its keep! Owning a air popper makes popcorn in the easiest and cheapest way. It’s a fantastic frugal snack!! We probably make 8 (or more) batches of popcorn a week, and it still runs like new after 21 years.

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Living off passive income is a bit like spotting a snow leopard in the wild. Snow leopards are (of course) one of the most rare and elusive creatures on the planet.

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It's no secret that the Tako family loves a good meal. We routinely post pictures of our meals on this site -- because I firmly believe you don't have to sacrifice good living to reach financial independence! Our grocery spending usually amounts to a mere $500 per month. For us, eating well is just part of living a good life. Over the past few years our diet has changed considerably

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Personal finance can (at times) be a difficult and deliberately obtuse field for a layman to study. With acronyms like ROE, EBITDA, ROIC, CAGR, PEG, and hundreds of different valuation ratios, investing can be a dizzyingly complex topic. SUBSCRIBE – MR. TAKO ESCAPES There are three ways to subscribe or follow Mr. Tako! Use the method that works best for you! Twitter: Yes, I'm on Twitter! You can follow me on Twitter: @MrTakoEscapes Facebook: I also have a THE BESSEMBINDER FACTOR If there's one unsung hero of the personal financial world that needs a medal, I think it should be Hendrik Bessembinder. "Hendrik who?" you're probably wondering Hendrik Bessembinder, is a professor from Arizona State University that researches and studies long-term wealth creation of the stock market. He studies the how part of how the stock market creates wealth HOW TO MAKE JAPANESE-STYLE MABO TOFU When it comes to cooking meals at home, absolutely no-one wants to cook a separate meal for the kids and a separate meal for adults. Yet adults often prefer bolder, spicier flavors with more exotic ingredients. Kids tend to enjoy simpler fare -- carb heavy dishes with much milder flavors. At least my kids do -- pizza, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese, sandwiches and so on. THE “REAL” ADVANTAGE OF BEING WEALTHY Permalink “It’s the plastic-fantastic version of wealth made to look sexy and appealing.” Ha! Yes! Many of the people I used to work with would be considered much more wealthy than me – however, I can’t help but notice they work 70 hours a week, are in poor health, have kids who are terribly behaved, and are always stressed. BUILDING A DIVIDEND SNOWBALL TO FUND YOUR EARLY RETIREMENT When building your snowball, it helps to have a nice long hill ahead of you. Don’t try to save at the last minute. Time was a factor, but I can’t stress enough how important it is to save consistently.. During my “saving” period, I managed to save money and put it into my portfolio every single paycheck.. Rain or shine the money went in.

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To the uninitiated it might seem like a blogger who reaches multi-million dollar status before turning 40 must have had a perfect financial track-record through life.  No financial mistakes made…ever!  Right? This is hardly the case.  In my lifetime, I’ve made LOADS of serious financial blunders!  Almost too many to count.

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With October rolling to a close in slightly more than a week, I thought it was high-time to spit out one of my investing ideas posts.  For those of you not familiar with series of posts, every month I try to write-up the most interesting investing ideas I’ve seen over the past month. These are investments that I find interesting, unique, and perhaps have the potential to compound money for shareholders…

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The Tako family had a rough day on Tuesday.  We lost a soldier in our battle against household spending.   After six long years of faithful service my cell-phone died on Tuesday morning.  It did so with very inconvenient timing.  I use my phone as an alarm clock, and that means when the phone died my morning alarm did not go off. Yeah, I know — first world problem.

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THE RICHEST PERSON IN THE GRAVEYARD __ October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

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When most young men and women start out in the workplace, they typically start at the bottom.  The very bottom.  Scrubbing toilets, cleaning floors, and taking on the most tedious boring work.  They usually do the all the menial jobs that their more experienced elders wouldn’t touch with a 10-foot pole. These junior workers are (of course) loaded down with student debt, and own very little in the way of assets…

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HOW OFTEN DO YOU CHECK? __ October 12, 2019October 12, 2019

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One common piece of personal finance advice I see written all over the internet, is to not look at the market (or your account balance). “Just ignore what stocks are doing” they say.  “It’s all just noise.”  “Don’t look at the stock market and live a great life” write other personal finance blogs. Depending upon how you look at it, this could either be sensible financial advice, or covering your eyes and hoping for the best…

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THE STRENGTH TO HOLD __ October 9, 2019October 9, 2019

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Volatility, otherwise known as the fluctuation that affect the prices of publicly traded assets, is a subject that strikes fear into the hear of many an investor.  Yet, few investors will openly admit it

bothers them.

“I’m in it for the long-run” they tell themselves. The facts don’t actually support all this investing bravado…

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SEPTEMBER 2019 EXPENSES AND DIVIDEND INCOME __ October 5, 2019October 5, 2019

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What? September is over already?  When did that happen?  Time really does fly!  Unlike last month, the Tako family spent our September primarily at home.  School started back-up and Tako Jr. #1 began the

first grade!

Now that I don’t need to be watching the kids all day, I took advantage of all that extra time…

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If you spend any time around the personal finance “blog-o-sphere”, you’re bound to encounter dozens if not hundreds of articles extolling the virtues of spending less and saving more.  You’re also likely to have heard the message that “anybody can reach Financial Independence” if they really put their mind to it and save 50% or more of their income. Lately though, I’ve started to change my mind about some of these

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SHOULD I GO PUBLIC?

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Something been on my mind that I need to talk about.  It’s been on my mind for awhile now.  The question has been bugging me for over a year — Should I “go public” with this blog and reveal our true identities for the world to see? Or, should I remain completely anonymous and protect our true

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