Tidbits: eating all of the fat on the keto diet
What is The Keto Diet Let’s talk about the keto diet guys! Why? Just because I’m giving it a full out try again for various reasons which I’ll delve into later. I’m a big fan of nutrition and food. In fact, it’s my second passion behind finance so I’ll talk about it from time to time. The plan is to have tidbits be my series of off-topic posts. If you’re here for the finance talk you can always ignore these! What is the keto diet? In simple terms, it’s a diet that avoids carbs. On the ketogenic diet, a person aims to stay under 20 carbs a day. In order…
Time in the market dividend review – February 2018 – bond yields aren’t terrible now?
Bond yields have continued their rapid ascent to start year. This isn’t a great thing for current bond holders especially if you’re in long term bonds. However, it does mean that bonds are starting to look more attractive to future investors. Luckily, I’m a combination of the two. I have a small allocation to bonds right now and will buy more in the future. It’s not great to see bond values drop but I don’t mind the higher yield. There’s an inverse relationship between bond yields and bond price and that has certainly shown itself in recent months. My largest bond holding, the Vanguard total bond index has fallen nearly…
The Time in the Market savings rate report – January 2018 – winter hibernation, Netflix and adult coloring books
[This post about winter hibernation may contain affiliate links at no cost to you] Winter is not my favorite season. Cold weather, icy roads and snow fill the forecasts and going outside becomes a drag. It’s very easy these day to fall into a state of winter hibernation. Winter, in my mind, is a season for staying in and I actually like that part of it. I’m an introverted person and staying in to read, watch Netflix or write is right up my alley. I might not like the weather but I don’t mind the fact that it forces me to stay in more often. The fact that I’m likely…
