1. Don’t Panic! Fear is not your friend--especially as an investor. Fear causes the worst decision making, including selling at low prices. This is the oppos...

There is one thing more contagious and dangerous than the Coronavirus; that is fear. Not only does fear and anxiety weaken our immune system (we physically b...

Warren Buffett said, “Investing is simple, but not easy.” Sounds like a contradiction, but in real life simplicity has little to do with ease. Take losing we...

We have our first surprise of the year: The Coronavirus. Just last month I wrote in my annual forecast that we will be surprised by something this year. This...

A historical review of other Impeachments and market results. We can all learn from history.

Oftentimes we look at others’ success and see some circumstance that may have contributed to said success. While circumstances may make it easier or more dif...

Tis the season of gratitude. Thanksgiving is perhaps one of the most underappreciated holidays, but most needed. Because Thanksgiving is not marketable, ther...

Last week, the Argentine stock market, known as the S&P Merval Index, lost over 48% in dollar terms. We are not talking about a single stock, we are talking ...

Whenever markets move drastically and the media is promoting fear, it is best for investors to take a step back and ask themselves a few reflective questions...

Many are speculating about a potential recession because of an inverted yield curve. I am not so sure. Economic activity is strong, balance sheets are still ...

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Before I get into my forecast for the remainder of 2019, I want you to consider why forecasts are so alluring to investors like ourselves. What is the force ...

Order is a powerful and underappreciated aspect of life. Without order, we may experience increased uncertainty, anxiety and frustration. Order requires deli...

One investment theory is that the stock market underperforms during the summer, suggesting we should avoid stocks during this period. Has this strategy worked?

The Virtue of Slowing Down

What if you were hibernating during the recent market volatility? What would you have missed? Trade war drama. Toxic financial news and media click bait. And...

In the financial world someone may ask you, “What’s your number?” Odds are they aren’t trying to pick you up. Rather, they are referring to the amount of mon...

Warren Buffett said, “Investing is simple, but not easy.” You would think that if something were simple that it would be easy. Not so. Take losing weight. Bu...