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11 Nov

Is 90% in Stocks Too Much During Retirement?

Is a 90/10 portfolio too risky in retirement?

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10 Nov

Some Thoughts on the Highest Inflation Rate in 30 Years

High inflation is going to be a huge story over the holidays.

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10 Nov

Animal Spirits: Great Quartr Guys

Michael and I discuss Elon Musk’s Twitter antics, growth stocks getting pummelled, how to listen to a company earnings call and much more.

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09 Nov

The Inexorable March Higher in Profits

Don’t bet against America.

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08 Nov

Some Lessons About the Housing Market From Zillow’s Blunder

3 lessons from Zillow’s failed ibuyer program.

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08 Nov

Talk Your Book: Why Annuities Have Higher Yields Than Bonds

Michael and I spoke with David Lau from DPL Financial Partners about how advisors are finding yield in their portfolios.

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07 Nov

Do Interest Rates Matter More to the Economy or the Stock Market?

Is it time for the Fed to raise rates?

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05 Nov

The 3 Levels of FOMO

Why FOMO is at all-time highs.

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04 Nov

Where Should I Save For My Down Payment?

The latest edition of Portfolio Rescue with questions on ESOPs, interest only loans, baby boomers crashing the stock market & more.

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03 Nov

Animal Spirits: There’s No Crying in Crypto

Michael and I discuss rising interest rates, the different levels of FOMO, inflation vs. wages and much more.

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BEN CARLSON, CFA

A Wealth of Common Sense is a blog that focuses on wealth management, investments, financial markets and investor psychology. I manage portfolios for institutions and individuals at Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. More about me here.  For disclosure information please see here. 

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