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The Economy of Indulgence
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Drastic measures taken during the 2008 financial crisis were largely successful—but we’re still grappling with unforeseen repercussions. How did we get here? And how do we protect ourselves as investors?…
Is It a Wonderful Life?
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As investors, maintaining perspective can be tough when life hits us with a daily poop emoji. With a bit of consideration, these three topics can help turn our internal frown upside-down: Trust, relativity and tolerance—in brief.…
Nixon, Crypto and the Goblins of Newness
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In practice, does Bitcoin portend economic freedom or anarchy? Is it a viable currency? And what is its present investment potential? Let’s take a stab at the latter two questions. Though it might be helpful to first talk about currency itself.…
War—What is it Good For?
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The U.S. market is indelibly tied to the country's involvement in global affairs—so as things threaten to boil over in Ukraine, should we prepare our wallets for the worst?…
I Like My Market Corrections Sunny Side Up. You?
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Is an impending market correction the interstellar monster we might imagine it to be? It all depends on how you serve it. Order up!…
The Zen Investor's Bliss
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Two paths diverged in a wood, and I, as an investor, logically took the one with the sign that read: "Toll-Free Road to Zen-Like Investing."…
Becoming Khan
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It’s nothing new—the market runs on emotion. But how can we avoid doing the same? Spoiler alert: It IS all in your head.…
Does Inversion = Recession? Does it Matter?
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Are we in a recession? Are we heading for a recession? Should we go to cash because of the recession? Let's clear this up.…
What Do These Big Drops in the Market Mean for You?
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The last few weeks or so have been a little unsettling for many investors. How worried should you be?…
Brexit Backwash
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The UK has voted to remove itself from the European Union. How we react to events like this are what differentiate traders from investors.…
Anticipating the Fed
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Will the Fed raise rates? Should they? And what happens to the market if they do or don’t?…
Memo
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As we continue to live through the increased volatility in the financial markets, it’s a natural reaction to question how this may impact our own individual wealth.…
Across the Decades: Financial Advice that Spans the Divide
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Whether we want to admit it or not, we all need sound advice. But when it comes to finding reliable financial advice, the source plays a key role.…
Risk vs Reward
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The S&P 500 saw huge returns in 2014, but most portfolios didn t echo those gains. Would the investment risk have been worth the reward?…
Let's Play Ball
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Strikes are to baseball as investing mishaps are to financial planning: Inevitable. Learn how to mitigate loss in personal finance and retirement.…
Retirement 101
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Retirement investing can be daunting. Incorporating personal circumstances into personal finance is a clear path toward a solid financial future.…
