As we are getting ready to leave our temporary home in Scottsdale, to resume our roving retirement; I find myself reflecting on our time here at the Sheraton Desert Oasis in Scottsdale Arizona.
Thoughts On Buying A House To Rent
In this article I discuss some pluses and minuses of buying and owning a rental house. Most of these observations come from my own experience being a landlord over the last 10 years.
Cowboys And Kitsch In Cave Creek
Cowboy bars and kitschy stores abound in Cave Creek Arizona, a desert enclave just 20 minutes north of tony Scottsdale. We checked it out on a whim, making for a fun diversion during our roving retirement.
Be Careful with IRA/401k Beneficiaries
IRA and 401k accounts are great ways to save for a regular or roving retirement. Most folks focus on contributing and investing in these retirement savings vehicles, but if your beneficiary declarations are not right, your heirs may be stuck with a big tax bill.
Crowded Saturday in Sedona
Our roving retirement has been stuck in Scottsdale AZ for the last two months. We really needed to get our of our one-bedroom apartment, so we decided to drive up to Sedona for the day.