Traveling back in time with my Dad

Traveling back in time with my Dad

91 Years Later  By Bob Peters || April 14, 2026 Happy Birthday Dad My dad turns 91 in a few days, and I thought it might be nice to write a post recognizing this milestone. Besides lunch at one of his favorite spots, Toby’s in Coupeville, and a visit with family, we...
Poor Richard and Seed Corn for your future

Poor Richard and Seed Corn for your future

Don’t eat the seed corn or sell the farm after a storm Don’t Eat the Seed Corn: The Simple Habit That Makes Future‑You Prosper By Bob Peters || September 19, 2025 In the early Republic, farming wasn’t just common-it was life. Around the first U.S. census in...
Japanese internment; a lesson, fear and poor decision making

Japanese internment; a lesson, fear and poor decision making

Japanese Internment; a lesson in decision making By Bob Peters || June 24, 2025 Lessons of history  Marcus Tullius Cicero once said, “To be ignorant of what happened before you were born is to remain forever a child.” In other words, if your only knowledge comes from...
Rent Control and Fair Value

Rent Control and Fair Value

A look at Rent Control and Eminent Domain  By Bob Peters || June 12, 2025 Regulatory Impacts  It’s clear that federal, state, county, and city governments can impose taxes to pay for services. But taxes are not the only way your elected officials can affect your...
Your wealth equals Human Capital and Financial Capital 

Your wealth equals Human Capital and Financial Capital 

Wealth equals Human Capital plus Financial Capital  By Bob Peters || April 12, 2025 The Circle of Life and Work: Understanding Human and Financial Capital  One of the top selling home video movies was the 1994 release of the original Lion King with tens of millions of...
A wonderful meal can help you achieve financial security

A wonderful meal can help you achieve financial security

Cooking Up Financial Success: The Recipe for a Secure Future  By Bob Peters || March 16, 2025 A memorable dinner I had a wonderful dinner the other day.  Every dish was perfect.  The main dish was a perfect temperature and cooked just right.  The sauce was rich and...