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Brexit Chart of the Day
A really good Chart representation of the various structures and agreements that form the European Union. See Chart Here...
Why the Stock Market Makes You Feel Terrible Every Single Day
“The one rule I have is I give very general instructions to my financial advisor, and then I don’t monitor it. I think that’s good, both because it causes more anguish than pleasure, on average, and because you’re tempted to make stupid decisions if you monitor things...
Is Your Portfolio Getting Enough Sleep?
“Ultimately, nothing should be more important to investors than the ability to sleep soundly at night.” – Seth Klarman We could all use more sleep. The older we get, the busier we are. And the busier we are, the more challenging it is to get the requisite 7-9 hours...
5 Ways Brexit is Having an Impact On U.S. Consumers
In a stunning move, Britain has voted in favor of what is popularly called Brexit, meaning a British exit from the European Union. The nation held a referendum on whether it should remain in the EU or leave it. And the vote, which has significant consequences for the...
Brexit happens. Know your investment plan, and stick to it.
Brexit! This is not a drill! The klaxon horns have sounded, and it’s all hands on deck! The British “leave” vote — Brexit in financial medialand speak — has forced us all once again to rouse ourselves from our media-induced slumber and get busy getting busy. Pull on...
Every Financial Crisis Is Different
Looking Back Stock-market declines are always obvious in hindsight. When technology stocks reversed course in spring 2000, after years of gains, the New Era was over. Prudent investors exited. Several years later, The Big Short informs us, the smart money understood...
How to Raise the Retirement Age For People Who Want to Work
Work can be tiring, all right. But how is it that people considered too old to sit at a desk are young enough to play 18 holes of golf? These days, a lot of Americans are retiring while they still have years of good health in front of them. Given the increasing...
How To Stack The Odds In Your Favor
The best investment advice- boring as it may be- is to save more money. Delaying current consumption to benefit your future self is one of the simplest ways an investor can stack the odds in their favor. Legendary investor Stanley Druckenmiller’s is one of the more...