A look at some updated historical U.S. stock market return data.
Ben Carlson
Updating My Favorite Performance Chart For 2023
Asset class returns for 2023.
There’s No Ozempic For Financial Decisions
Why it’s easier to change your financial habits than your diet and exercise habits.
Coasting to Retirement with a Margin of Safety
Some thoughts on the coast FIRE movement and how to think about retirement planning from a young age.
What Comes After a Good Year in the Stock Market?
A historical look at what happens after a 20%+ gain in the stock market the next year.
2023: It Was a Good Year
A look back at 2023 returns for stocks and bonds.
Investing in Middle Age
Investing for 40-somethings.
10 Questions For 2024
10 questions I’m thinking about heading into a new year.
The Biggest Risk in 2024
The good and bad of forecasting the future.
The Best Books I Read in 2023
Ten of the best books I’ve read this year.
