Is the stock market too high? It's a question I’ve heard a lot recently. Each time, I’ve offered this recommendation: It’s impossible to predict where the market will go next, so your best defense is to have an appropriate asset allocation. But how exactly can you determine an ideal allocation? [...]
The three landmines of personal finance
Scott Adams, the creator of Dilbert has this to say about making forecasts: “There are many methods for predicting the future. For example, you can read horoscopes, tea leaves, tarot cards, or crystal balls. Collectively, these methods are known as ‘nutty methods.’ Or you can put well-researched [...]
Parenting for financial success
When I was growing up, one family in the neighborhood lived differently from all the others. In their garage was a Rolls-Royce, and when each of their sons turned sixteen, a new BMW showed up in the driveway. Because it was so out of the ordinary, it caught my attention. It [...]
Cape fear
In the ongoing battle between those who believe that the stock market is in a bubble and those who do not, you may have heard mention of something called the CAPE Ratio. Among market indicators, this ratio has the strongest track record in predicting future market returns. What does the CAPE say [...]
Another truism of financial planning
At least once a day, I find myself saying, “Another truism of financial planning is...” To be honest, I don’t know if they meet the strict definition of truisms, but below are the twelve concepts I’ve found most helpful in navigating the world of personal finance. There are always two answers [...]
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