smilingdad: Recent Episodes
Vijay Govindan
Here are some Cleantech and ESG items we found cool and interesting. Edition #5.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/06/06/cleantech-and-esg-edition-5/
Are you prepared if you run out of money in retirement? Here's an example showing the Power of Zero against negative returns, and how a fixed index annuity uses the Power of Zero to safeguard your retirement.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/06/05/retirement-ruin/
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/05/31/gratitude-purpose-and-retirement/
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/05/31/happy-memorial-day/
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/05/29/the-new-doggo-translator/
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/05/29/how-to-take-care-of-a-business/
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/05/29/busy-bees-minecraft-business/
If you had four options to have income for life, unlimited paychecks, what option would you choose?
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/05/29/unlimited-paychecks-for-life/
How can $1 in expenses saved every month save you $300 in assets in the future?
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/05/02/1-in-expenses-saved-saves-300-in-the-future/
Plastic is everywhere. Can we make a dent in its use?
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/04/18/the-plastic-catastrophe/
Analyzing Ark Invest's Tesla model, and releasing my own EV and Energy Generation model on Github.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/04/17/tesla-analysis-on-cleantechnica/
EV Tires don't last long! Here are some tips to make them last longer.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/04/03/make-your-ev-tires-last-longer/
How to make a great return by paying your mortgage off early, tax free.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/03/20/make-12-to-60-tax-free-from-your-mortgage/
smilingdad is joining Spotify as a podcast!
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/03/15/smilingdad-is-now-on-spotify-as-a-podcast/
Some of my writings on centsai.com related to insurance
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/03/14/writing-on-centsai-com/
We cover cool ESG and Cleantech news over the last two weeks
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/03/14/esg-cleantech-review-4/
Cover cool ESG and Cleantech news over the last month
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/02/28/esg-cleantech-review-3/
Some cool sites for diamonds, vegan pet food, and tuition-free college credit!
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/02/28/cool-shopping-and-educational-sites/
A new version of our retirement income calculator.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/01/27/updated-retirement-income-worksheet/
We cover two option strategies to generate income, covered calls and bullish put spreads.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/01/24/using-options-part-2/
The Mandalorian's second post
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/01/11/devices/
Understanding the basic of options, part 1
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/01/10/using-options-part-1/
How you can use the Rule of 72 and ESG investing to set up sustainable Baby bonds for your newborn child.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/01/02/baby-bonds-esg-and-the-rule-of-72/
My first post from my daughter, themandalorian
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/01/02/how-technology-can-help-make-the-world-clean/
Cool International ESG Efforts Edition #2
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/01/02/cool-international-esg-efforts-2/
Happy 2021! Welcome to the new smilingdad.blog.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2021/01/01/happy-2021-welcome-to-the-new-smilingdad-blog/
ESG investing is set for greater prominence in the coming years and decades. What is it?
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2020/12/21/tesla-and-esg-investing/
Diversify your retirement tax accounts
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2020/12/12/investing-with-tax-free-taxable-and-tax-deferred-accounts/
The nine numbers you need to track to know when you can retire.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2020/12/06/9-numbers-determine-when-you-can-retire/
Making more sustainable choices for Black Friday
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2020/11/28/black-friday-and-sustainable-spending/
In this new series, we mention some good sustainability tips for home use, as well as the larger move to an all-electric future.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2020/10/25/cleantech-money-saving-tips-edition-1/
We discuss the variety of steps we took to better our finances. There is a section at the bottom on unconventional sustainability solutions that can help you save money.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2020/10/24/you-want-solutions-we-got-financial-solutions/
What happens when you meet a financial professional for the first time? The unexpected and a long search.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2020/10/16/lessons-learned-from-a-financial-professional/
Before you buy your dream car and the bill comes due, have you considered the opportunity cost of your decision?
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2020/10/08/heres-your-dream-car-now-pay-up/
How could a Tesla lead us on a journey to financial independence? Not in the way you think.
This episode is also available as a blog post: http://smilingdad.blog/2020/10/06/buying-a-tesla-and-our-road-to-financial-independence/