Is it worth it owning international stocks?
Ben Carlson
Trade-Offs in The Economy, Markets & Life
Three thoughts on the trade-offs involved in the economy, markets and life: 1. There is no such thing as a perfect economy. This was the general environment for the 2010s: Low GDP growth Low inflation Stagnating wages A slow labor market High(ish) unemployment rate 0% interest rates A booming stock market This is the post-pandemic…
Can Covered Call Options Serve as a Bond Replacement?
How a covered call strategy works.
How Much is Enough to Retire Comfortably?
Do you really need $3 to $5 million to retire comfortably?
An Ongoing Stimulus in the Economy For Years to Come
Why low mortgage rates during the pandemic could impact the economy for years to come.
Buy & Hold is Dead, Long Live Buy & Hold
Why are holding periods for stocks falling?
Can We Get a Bubble with Higher Interest Rates?
A history of asset bubbles that weren’t set off by low interest rates.
10 Years of A Wealth of Common Sense
10 years of writing this blog.
Fighting the Last Bull & Bear Market
It’s buy low sell high not buy high sell low.
Where Have All the $200,000 Houses Gone?
Why don’t we build more starter homes?
