The Central Intelligence Agency knows a thing or two about gathering information. That’s why a CIA publication titled The Psychology of Intelligence Analysis is, in my opinion, a valuable resource for investors. Of particular note is a section titled “Do You Really Need More Information?” which [...]
To invest in commodities
This week, someone asked me if he should own pork bellies in his portfolio. While he was kidding, this does get at a real question: Should you own commodities? Those who favor investing in commodities typically cite two benefits: First, commodities are seen as a bulwark against inflation. This is [...]
Five Roads
No question, managing an investment portfolio can be tricky. On the one hand, you want to have stock market exposure to help drive growth. But on the other, it’s agonizing when the market drops 30% or 50%—or more—as it’s done on several occasions. How can investors strike the right balance? Like [...]
The route to financial happiness
In the world of personal finance, there’s no shortage of formulas and frameworks for making financial decisions. But it’s also important, I think, to see these as guidelines rather than as rules. Consider, for example, the textbook view on the connection between money and happiness: What the [...]
A “small” tax
Look up the word ‘nit’ in the dictionary, and you’ll find a few definitions—none of them particularly positive. So it’s no surprise that the tax commonly known as NIIT can be a bit of an annoyance. NIIT is short for net investment income tax. It originated back in 2013 to help pay for the new [...]
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