The primary function of financial journalism seems to be terrifying us out of ever achieving our financial goals by shrieking about the market’s volatility. We
The S&P 500 Index closed at new record highs on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 and is now up around 5% for the year. Even with the economy re-opening, I don’t think
In mid-October of 2008, Warren Buffett said “Buy American. I am.” in the midst of the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Stocks would fall a
A portfolio’s effectiveness should be judged on the performance of the overall diversified portfolio. Yet, investors are tempted to focus on the most recent
For investors, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the relentless stream of news about markets. Being bombarded with data and headlines presented as impactful
One of our responsibilities as your financial adviser is to help you put market news in its proper perspective, especially when the media is reporting
Which is a better total return, 6.6% or 5.5%? Right off you get the sense that adding ‘total’ to return is one of those financial planner weasel words. You
In many respects, people can be their own worst enemies in their quest for financial security. When you consider that our lives are nothing more than a
Most people would argue that living in a digital world, with instant access to an endless stream of information has made us smarter and more self-empowered than
Have you made up your mind on just about everything, even before you know what it is? For instance, when you meet someone, is your opinion of the person formed
As anyone would have expected, the extraordinary convergence of extreme stock market volatility, low interest rates, fluctuating home values, diminished
Barry Ritholz (of The Big Picture and a Sunday Business columnist at The Washington Post) recently contributed Investors’ 10 most common mistakes to The
