Yesterday saw an odd juxtaposition. In Washington, the Senate conducted hearings into allegations of misconduct inside the White House, with potentially serious implications. Meanwhile, on Wall Street, no one seemed to mind very much. In fact, the market hit a new all-time high on Thursday [...]
Warren Buffett’s best advice
In a classic episode of the TV show Seinfeld, Jerry and his friends invoke the term “bizarro” to describe an odd, alternate version of their own world. This term — bizarro — actually originated in the 1960s, in Superman comics, and it has entered popular usage to refer to any situation which seems [...]
Pit bulls, personal assistants and Ponzi schemes
Each year around this time I think back to the day of my college graduation. As a final send-off, after the ceremonies, the school held a luncheon for the graduating class. At this luncheon I happened to be seated next to a well known alumnus of the school. This fellow had graduated in the 1950s and [...]
Six steps to success for new graduates
Each year, as graduation season rolls around, I think back to my own time in school. Overall, I can't complain. But, while I learned lots of facts and figures over the years, I am always surprised that schools don't teach more “life skills” to young people. Specifically, I have always felt that [...]
The most over-compensated profession in the history of the universe
In a recent article for the personal finance website Humble Dollar, I discuss the reasons why I started Mayport and why I am so excited about the potential to save money for consumers. [...]
