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…

Timing the housing market is even harder than timing the stock market.

Making up for lost time with your retirement savings.

The difference between income and wealth.

Comparing housing costs and amenities over time.

Some thoughts on housing as an inflation hedge.

One of my favorite Curb Your Enthusiasm episodes of all-time is the Anonymous Donor:  It entails Larry’s ongoing feud with Ted Danson. And in true Curb fashion, hijinx ensues after he switches the wing from ‘Donated by Larry David’ to ‘Donated by Anonymous.’ It shouldn’t be this way, but there can be an internal…

What if college tuition isn’t as expensive as it seems?

My simple strategy that works for every market environment.

Managing stock market risk in retirement.