Some thoughts on housing and Black Friday.
Why Are TIPS Losing Money With Inflation at 9%?
Why are TIPS down this year?
Animal Spirits: Price Drives Narrative
On this week’s show, we discuss the ever-changing narratives in the stock market and economy, iron-clad rules of investing, why markets are so confusing right now, a wider bid-ask spread in the housing market, crypto’s LTCM moment, and much more.
Exceptions to the Rule
What do you do when your market signals disagree with one another?
Why People Make Dumb Financial Decisions on Purpose
Probabilities vs. the real world when it comes to big money decisions.
Narrative Always Follows Price in the Markets
Similarities between magic and the stock market.
The Cost/Benefit of Giving Up a Low Mortgage Rate For a New House
The cost/benefit of buying a new house when you already have a low mortgage rate.
Animal Spirits: The Animal Spirits Indicator
On this week’s show, we discuss Ben’s trip to Long Island, some good news on inflation, Disney’s sky-high inflation, confusing signals in the economy, and much more.
Ben’s 4 Common Sense Rules of Investing
4 simple rules for investing.
6 Questions About the Market & the Economy
6 questions from a radio interview I had this week.