Why our brains default to the negative side of things.
Ben Carlson
Why I Remain Bullish on the United States of America
Following the Great Financial Crisis of 2008 a number of macro doom-and-gloomers began predicting a collapse of the U.S. dollar. The Fed was “printing” trillions of dollars. Interest rates had never been that low before. It was an appealing narrative if you were someone stuck in the negative feedback loop of the biggest economic crash…
How the Fed Screwed Up the Housing Market
Why lots of people are out of luck with the hight cost of housing.
Reality is Messier Than Spreadsheets
When it’s OK for your savings rate to drop.
Interest Rates vs. Inflation
What’s better: high inflation+high rates or high inflation+low rates?
Living Like Nothing Matters
Some thoughts on the universe.
It’s OK to Be Bearish But It’s Not OK to Stay Bearish
How to think about investing during a prolonged bear market.
Savers of the World Rejoice — Yield is Back
Where should I invest my cash now?
Tough Talk From the Fed
Why the Fed is like your friend at the bar who is always trying to start a fight.
How Business Travel Needs to Change in a Remote Working World
Why I’m so excited about Future Proof.