I first read The Millionaire Next Door a few years out of college. For some reason the following stats were the ones that jumped out at me the most: 63% of the millionaires surveyed for the book purchased or leased new cars but 37% bought used. 46% of these millionaires had either the current year…
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The Problem With Timing The Housing Market
Timing the housing market is even harder than timing the stock market.
Animal Spirits: The Active Management Resurgence
This week’s Animal Spirits with Michael & Ben is supported by YCharts: Mention Animal Spirits and receive 20% off your subscription price when you initially sign up for the service. If you’re looking for a new job at a fast-growing investment research firm, YCharts is hiring. We discuss: The most bullish thing about the stock market right now The…
Can the Stock Market Crash During an Economic Boom?
Is it riskier to be bullish or bearish in the face of an impending economic boom?
How Recessions Change the Winners in the Stock Market
Why recessions change how investors position their portfolios.
Owning the Best Stocks is Hard
Trying to pick the next trillion-dollar companies is harder than it looks.
How To Make Up Lost Ground If You Got a Late Start Saving For Retirement
Making up for lost time with your retirement savings.
Talk Your Book: Investing in the Gig Economy
Today’s Talk Your Book is presented by SoFi: We spoke with David Dziekanski, Portfolio Manager for the SoFi Gig Economy ETF. We discuss: What is the gig economy? The 4 biggest themes in the gig economy What is the gig economy like outside of the United States? The Amazon of Africa The crazy growth of…
How Much Money Do You Need To Make To Be Considered Rich?
The difference between income and wealth.
Animal Spirits: An Affordability Crisis
Michael and I discuss housing market affordability, how much income is required to be considered wealthy, the best movies of 1993 and more.
