Falling On Our Faces
Falling On Our Faces We recorded a show today about educating kids on finance. The three guests were all super instructive. But what was really great, was actually talking about their own financial upbringings....
Category: Investments
Market Apathy and the Magic of Uncorrelated Returns
Market Apathy I have a confession to make. I suffer from market apathy. My days of checking the stock ticker have slipped to the wayside. I used to care. I used to wait...
The Difference Between Investment and Speculation
The Difference Between Investment and Speculation There are very few concepts that define more clearly the path to long lasting wealth than understanding the difference between investment and speculation. Out in the real world,...
Human Capital Bests Investment Capital
Human Capital Bests Investment Capital We love to dream of getting the best returns on our capital. We read books, peruse blogs, and even take courses. Is real estate better than stocks and bonds?...
Financial Independence is a Side Effect
Financial Independence is a Side Effect Financial independence is a side effect of a life well lived. Or it should be. That’s not to say that I got it right, nor have I found...
My First Speculative Market
My First Speculative Market I really could never fall for Bitcoin. It holds about as much interest for me as tulips! Yet, that doesn’t mean that I have not been a victim of rampant...
Investing Tips From A Hospice Doctor
Investing Tips From A Hospice Doctor I used to have a patient who was an undertaker. We had many conversations about philosophy and practicality, and it didn’t take long to realize the profound insights...
Is Risk Management The Same As Timing The Market?
Risk Management I spend a lot of time discussing risk management with my patients. There are those things we can’t control, mostly genetics and bad luck. For everything else, there’s a plan. Diet...
When The Thrill is Gone
What happens When the Thrill is Gone? I used to love art work. In fact, I loved it so much that I started a side hustle as an art mogul. It was easy...
Why I Fired My Financial Advisor
Like most busy young professionals, I convinced myself that I had little time to worry about my finances. My young adult mind argued that my energies were better spent building my career, pumping up...
