In the past, I’ve talked about Robert Shiller’s book Narrative Economics. Shiller argues that stories can be a powerful force in moving markets—more so even than facts or data. Recently, I gained a better understanding of why that’s the case. I was speaking with a fellow who, it seemed, I [...]
The four horsemen of financial success
A few weeks back, I discussed the notion of “the four horsemen of the investor apocalypse.” A concept proposed by former Morningstar CEO Don Phillips, these are factors that, in his experience, tend to lead investors off course. But what about success—what are the factors that contribute to success [...]
Five numbers to beware of
Last week, I described investing as a task that can be maddening. It’s not just investing, though. Many other questions in personal finance can also drive us crazy. Why is that? One reason is that often the stakes are high. Mistakes can be costly. A second reason is that all data, by definition, [...]
Four ways to cope with a maddening market
There’s no doubt about it: Investing can be maddening. Stocks that look like they're going up can end up going down. And investments that look like they’re headed for the dustbin can suddenly bounce back—like Tim Finnegan—at the most unexpected times. This leaves investors in a difficult position. [...]
Looking back, looking forward
Looking back over the past two years, one word comes to mind: extreme. It’s been a period of extremes in the market and in the economy. Many have benefitted, but we’ve also seen excesses that aren’t necessarily healthy—from the rise in NFTs to the craze in SPACs to the boom in day trading. That’s [...]
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