What’s taking so long for housing prices to fall?
Ben Carlson
A Short History of Interest Rate Cycles
Long-term bonds vs. short-term bonds.
Will High Risk-Free Rates Derail the Stock Market?
High short-term rates vs. the stock market.
Does Long-Term Investing Work Outside of the United States?
Is it worth it owning international stocks?
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.