What do you do if you’ve just received a big bonus at work, inherited some money, sold a business or otherwise enjoyed a recent windfall you’d like to invest? Should… Read More
What We Talk About When We Talk About Volatility: Magnitude vs Percentage
If you’ve ever listened to public radio’s “Marketplace” with Kai Ryssdal, you may have noticed the songs they play when they “do the numbers.” On days the market is up,… Read More
What Does It Take to Take on Risk?
The trade-off between risk and reward is a key part of any investment strategy. But risk means different things to different people. While risk is the key to unlocking greater… Read More
Financial Quick Takes: Compound Returns
If you’re like most people, you need your investments to grow to achieve the life you want. Fortunately, there’s a deceptively simple but exceptionally powerful tool that can help you… Read More
Money Management Lingo
Doctors write prescriptions. Auto mechanics perform tune-ups. Lawyers prepare briefs. Financial advisors help you manage your money. Ultimately, it’s that simple. But like any other profession, we sometimes have a… Read More
Young Investor’s Guide to Building a Financial Future
The future looks bright for younger investors. A 2024 analysis by the Investment Company Institute found that, adjusted for inflation, Gen Zers have nearly three times more retirement assets than… Read More
Making Best Use of Your Behavioral Biases: How To Trick Yourself
With some 95% of its activity occurring subconsciously, your brain can be quite tricky. With every spontaneous signal, our cerebral synapses expose us to countless behavioral biases, duping us into… Read More
Financial Quick Takes: Financial Goals, Your Tickets To Ride
We’ve commented before on the mechanics of accumulating and preserving your wealth by building a low-cost, globally diversified investment portfolio aimed at your personal goals and risk tolerances. Today, let’s… Read More
Putting the Stock Market in Context
Until recently, much of our investment advice has emphasized the importance of maintaining your investment strategy, even when it’s tempting to jump out during market declines. Year to date, tables… Read More
Protecting Women’s Wealth
Today, let’s turn our attention to women and their wealth. Based on available evidence, what are women’s most likely superpowers as they acquire and manage personal wealth? What vulnerabilities might… Read More