Sink or Swim

I’ve been meaning to blog about this but just couldn’t find the right time. I admit I’m saving this up because of how cool it is. Just don’t want to post it on any ordinary day but now that I can’t think of anything, let me introduce you to the wonderful world of the Little People.

The blog describes them as – “Little hand-painted people, left in London to fend for themselves”

The third photo is our normal view and shows how small they really are.

Actual size.

So why should one buy gold bullion? The reasons are plenty but the number one factor is that it can protect your money from inflation. For centuries, gold has been a quite indestructible piece of investment, therefore making it the best candidate for storing your money. But just like any other investments, diversifying is very important. You might want to try buying a mixture of gold, silver and platinum to reduce your risk. Still, precious metals can gain you higher returns than the normal bonds and stocks. If you’re interested, go and check out the US Gold Bureau website. They don’t only sell gold and silver but also offers plenty of useful articles that can help you decide which type of precious metal is right for you.

One of the things I’d like to have when I retire is a Florida vacation home. And I don’t want to rent it, I want to have my own property by the beach. It could have two rooms for all I care as long as it’s near enough the ocean that I can hear the sound of the waves crashing before I sleep and when I wake up each morning. And now that I’ve thought about it, it doesn’t have to be in Florida. To make this dream realistic, I’d probably settle anywhere safe (low crime rate), with white sandy beaches and affordable properties.

My husband and daughter couldn’t decide whether they’ll get a Wii or a ps3. I’d rather they don’t buy anything for two things. They can save money and they won’t be addicted. But of course, as long as my daughter finishes her school work and my husband helps around the house (hah!), I’d be more than willing to get one for them. Although I love to play video games from time to time, I don’t really see why some people spend all day and all night playing.