In  urban centers there is a wonderful resource called the Library. The library is a magnet for kids and young adults, but sometimes as people get older and make their own money, they forget about the library. The library in my urban area has programs which are free and only cost the time to go and participate in them.  Also in many urban areas there is a post secondary educational institution and while most aspects are oriented to the students, there are free or cost recovery lectures. If you live near one, check it out for your interest and part of your tax dollars go to these institutions.

Linking to dividend paying stocks, all companies which make money have people going through government grants or tax incentives to assist their companies. It makes sense for you to do the same on a smaller scale. Your tax dollars help fund the library and post secondary institutions and you should benefit directly and indirectly. Similarly, with dividend paying stocks you benefit directly from the dividend. If the dividend is not being paid or in danger, switch companies, you can move back if desired. Use the resources near you which are easy to access, it will make your life easier and can be interesting at the same time.

There are more questions than answers, till the next time – to raising questions