January 28, 2025: The Numbers Game

Financial planning frustrates me. Why? Because math and I don’t always get along. Honestly, I’d rather walk barefoot on Lego’s than study a spreadsheet. But it’s kind of like organizing a closet or scrubbing dishes or going to the dentist. Once I do it, I feel much better.

Thankfully, I married a woman who’s a whiz with numbers. This human calculator can slice and dice with the best of ‘em. Funny how opposites attract. And I’ve learned that in great partnerships, 1+1 somehow equals 3.

Take that, math.