by Irk | Don't get mad, get Irked
Alright, my fellow Pacific NW motorcyclists – I never write about insurance, but I’m truly blown away by my current provider. Over 17 years, I’ve always bought full coverage despite Washington’s ridiculous laws not requiring even liability...
by Irk | Don't get mad, get Irked
Many people are surprised (even shocked) to find out I’m not upgrading to the new iPhone, especially when they learn I’m currently using an iPhone 7 Plus (now 2-3 generations old). Why not? The only iPhone that cost me money was my first one – the...
by Irk | Don't get mad, get Irked
Do you get eye-strain when working at a computer all day? I do. I’d heard of these “Computer Glasses” for some time now and thought they were a complete gimmick. Many companies make them and claim the glasses prevent headaches, reduce eye fatigue,...
by Irk | Don't get mad, get Irked
I’ve lived in seven states and two countries, and I’ve determined there’s one consistent thread of humanity that ties us all together – we’re all nuts behind the controls of a four-wheeled death machine! After discovering I’m a...
by Irk | Don't get mad, get Irked
The Recap Typically, I only write this kind of post when I build an entirely new system, however there were a number of changes since the build of my Skylake system from less than a year ago in early December 2016, so I figured I’d write an update to cover them....
by Irk | Don't get mad, get Irked
Investment Retirement Accounts (IRAs) always made sense to me. A Traditional IRA lets you skip paying taxes on the money you contribute this year, but makes you pay taxes when you withdraw it at retirement. A Roth IRA uses taxed money when you contribute so you...
