Skip to contentMy 3 wonderful role models
Dad
- A practical, kind man and a true peoples person.
- He practised as a dentist.
- But he neglected his long-term investing because he lacked investment confidence.
- As a result, he retired on a modest private and state pension.
- He battled to make ends meet.
- I saw first-hand what happens when there isn’t enough gold in the golden years.
- He tried hard to keep his dignity until his death at age 82.
- Heartbreaking.
Mom
- She managed and invested her monies wisely and with confidence.
- After my sister passed away, Mom raised her granddaughter.
- Life was hard, but she kept going.
- Even breast cancer couldn’t shake her confidence.
- She made good investment decisions and avoided the bad ones.
- Sadly, her self-imposed responsibilities kept her from fully enjoying her golden years.
- She passed away at the age of 79.
- Too soon.
- It was a privilege to advise her.
Granddad
- Dedicated wood-work teacher.
- Precise. Hard-working. Frugal.
- He earned a modest state salary, yet managed his money diligently.
- Every cent counted.
- His hearing faded. But never his interest in money matters.
- He passed away at age 94.
- He lived a simple, but quality life.