Retire Young and Wealthy

I received my Google November cheque just today. It seemed a little bit late this month. I kind of forgot whether I had received it yet or not. I usually take the attitude that if the company is a reputable affiliate company, it is better just to wait for the money rather emailing or calling them.

I am not so reliant on affiliate cheques but I just realized I am a little short for my deposit of house number 5, so I appreciate getting additional funds in my account.

I can’t believe how weak the yen has become in the last few weeks. Transferring money to an overseas bank can vary an easy 3-5 per cent in a matter of weeks.

Bring on a strong yen for 2006! (Although, to be honest with the way the Japanese economy is heading I can’t see it happening at least until some strong reforms take place.)