In the investment world, inflation is the topic of the day. There are at least four reasons for this: Congress - Since March of last year, the federal government has dropped more than a trillion dollars of cash into the economy via stimulus checks and the Paycheck Protection Program. While many [...]
How to build an optimal portfolio
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 [...]
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