Tag: retirement

Episode-173- Early Retirement Reality Check

Tony Teolis May 7, 2013 0 Comments
Last week I wrote about Social Security and how it was wise to not bet on it as a reliable source of income for the future. My writing mostly focused on the lack of control one has with that system and the dependence it creates. Pay now get later schemes have never been my cup of tea especially when the pay now part is not optional. This has inspired me to do one of my semi annual reality checks...

Episode-168- Don’t Bet On Social Security

Tony Teolis April 30, 2013 0 Comments
  Social insecurity begins with a tax scheme designed to talk earners out of their wages with a vague promise of rewards far in the future. Sounds like a suckers game to me and I have playing it for a long time. Social security is a “Money or your life!” tax that is designed to have the working pay for those less fortunate or retired. It's a tall order in these times of high inflation...

Episode-161- Make Life Easier With ToDoListHome.com

Tony Teolis April 17, 2013 0 Comments
ToDoListHome.com began as way to track the things I do for a better life. I’m your host Tony Teolis and I’m keeping track of things to do for a better life. Coming to you from northern Virginia in the USA. This is Permaculture In Action to help you and me learn and educate others about; HONEY BEES – Colonies, Hives, Honey, Problems and Solutions GARDENS – Designs, Plantings, Methods and...

Episode-135- Waste Disposal Not Cash Disposal

Tony Teolis November 15, 2012 1 Comment
This is a lesson for how to save money on trash. The first thing to do before, during and after you move to a new neighborhood is to ring some doorbells and say ”Hi". Not only will you get a feel for the place but you will begin what could be long term relationships. It could also save you money. I wish I had followed that advice because it could have saved me some serous cash. I just cut my...

Three Things To Do For A Better Life For Free

Tony Teolis August 27, 2012 0 Comments
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Episode-122- Save Money Without Cable

Tony Teolis August 25, 2012 0 Comments
Is your cable bill worth it? Ours was not and it was easy to find out why. The less I save and the more I spend on fleeting sources of shitty entertainment the longer I must wait until I can retire. When we moved to our home 3 ½ years we cut the cable service and have not regretted trading in 130 channels of shit on the TV for $4,000 in savings... Cutting the cable service alone is going to...

Episode-121- Save Money So I Can Retire Early

Tony Teolis August 22, 2012 0 Comments
How To Save Money begins with an attitude and a plan. Here's mine. 6 Question Pre Purchase program Do I need it? Does anything I have fill the role now? How long will it last? What will it do for me and my family?5. How long must I work to pay for it? 6. If I don’t buy it what difference will it really make? What you can do now Pack your lunch from home – I recommend salads and soups Ride a...

Three Things To Do For A Better Life

Tony Teolis July 20, 2012 0 Comments
READ  -  Three Things To Do For A Better Life    Buy Now $3.00 The premise of this book is that having a successful and happy life is partially dependent on three things: being grateful for what you have, maintaining good health and producing your own food. Success does not equal happiness. I used to think it would. Having a successful and happy life is partially dependent on three things:...