Many investors today unknowingly act like speculators. How do I know this? Because they are more concerned and influenced by short-term...

Considering recent events, it seems appropriate to reiterate my advice on the topic of banking, cash management and having an adequate...

We are generally in the pursuit of more. More income, more recognition, more opportunities, more happiness etc... Because “more” often...

Climbing the wall of worry is the tendency for markets to rise despite always have something to worry about. And 2023 is no exception....

Year-to-date, the stock market is down 20-25%. Bonds are down 15% and the supposed inflation-fighting asset class of gold is down 10%....

Bear markets, like large grizzly bears, are often associated with fear and running for safety. These feelings are often exacerbated by...

For centuries mankind has been searching for happiness. Regardless of culture, social status, or beliefs it seems that we are all...

Sometimes investing is easy, sometimes it is more difficult (like the start of 2022). The last decade, except for a handful of temporary...

It has been over 12 years since the market and economy have faced significant challenges. During this time, investors have benefitted...

When volatility increases, many investors become uncomfortable and may consider making changes to their investments. Anytime we have a...

Memorial Day is a time of remembering, reflecting, and honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today....

One thing investors can count on is that they will hear numerous reports economic and market crises throughout their investment...

The ability to think clearly and draw correct conclusions is necessary in everyday life, especially when it comes to making important...

Most investors love economic and market forecasts. With the markets so uncertain and volatile, our brain craves some sort of idea of what...

Just about every year the stock market teaches us important lessons that we can learn and apply to become better investors. 2021 was no...

The last time I shared my thoughts on the market and economy with you was on July 5, 2021. It is funny how a lot has happened since then,...

It may seem like a misnomer to discuss the wisdom of being ignorant. Ignorance, defined as a lack of knowledge or information, is not...

Recent data has shown that inflation is alive and well. However, the extent to which inflation will subsist, both in terms of severity...

It is often said that stock markets climb a wall of worry. This makes sense since historically the market has gone up and there always...