Why balance in all things is so important, yet difficult to pull off.
Ben Carlson
Contrarians Are Usually Wrong
I have a hot take that’s been pre-heating in the oven for a while that goes like this: The Big Short by Michael Lewis has lost investors more money than the last 3 bear markets combined. Allow me to explain. We’ve all read (or watched the movie) about the band of misfits who made a…
What Happened to the Recession?
How often are we in a recession?
Corporate Bonds vs. U.S. Treasuries
Why invest in corporate bonds when T-bills have higher yields?
The 3 Kinds of Inflation
The only kind of inflation you actually control.
U.S. Stock Market Gains & Losses By the Numbers
What’s more likely from here — losses by year-end or 20% gains in the stock market?
How Americans Save, Spend & Invest
Why are Americans spending so much money?
How Should You Judge Your Investment Performance?
The only benchmark you need when assessing your investment performance.
The Evolution of Financial Advice
A deep dive into how financial advice has changed by decade.
How Much Money Does it Take to Feel Wealthy?
Wealth is a relative feeling. Some people compare their level of wealth to other people. Some people compare their level of wealth to their previous levels of wealth. Some people think of wealth in terms of the material possessions they own. Some people think of wealth in terms of how much money they make. Some…
