
In the midst of all the catastrophism, you need to find something to feed your joyful self… here you go!

Dogs teach us how to be more in the moment. They teach us about happiness.

From my buddy Bob Seawright… the most complete takedown of our ability to predict… ever.
Ten Surprising Things About the U.S. Labor Market

A lot of good information here about labor, income, and inequalities.
3 Ways to Simplify Your Investment Portfolio for 2025

Definitely good ideas to simplify your portfolio… however, I’d steer clear of the target-date funds (choose appropriate static allocation instead).
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