Oh - This Doesn’t Look Good!
#LifestyleTwo years ago I took a routine cardiopulmonary stress test. I was 37. And I “failed” it. Hooked up to electrodes I jogged on a treadmill.…
When the SmartMoney is Dumb
#Financial LiteracyAt times, my good friend, Jeff Howe, coyly claims that he’s dumb. He doesn’t have a college education, but if anyone believes that he’…
The Importance of Protecting Your Assets
#Advisors #Financial LiteracyHas your investment account dropped far more than it should have? Recently, a 56 year old friend complained about his investment account and he asked me…
Investment Advisory Services Plunder Individual Retirement Accounts
#Advisors #Financial LiteracyI’ve always been a fan of Scott Burns’ finance articles, and this one is no exception. He paints an ugly picture of financial service fees…
Why Does A Rising Stock Market Depress Me?
#Financial LiteracyOne of our investment club’s stocks is up nearly 10% in two days. Recently, another one of our stocks rose 4.3% in one day…
So You’re An American Looking For An Effective Investment Advisory Service?
#AdvisorsWhen I first met my wife, she was intimidated at the idea of questioning an investment advisor. Most people feel the same way. But she was…
30-07-09 - Harry Trounced America's Biggest Mutual Fund Company
I started this account of diversified index funds (ETFs) for Harry (not his real name),a friend of mine on August 15, 2008, shortly before the…
Dear Mr. Buffett
#Financial LiteracyI heard that you’re going to be airing a cartoon for kids this fall about money management. I know that you’re a humble guy…
How Safe is Your Nest Egg?
#Financial Literacy #InvestingIn this entry, I make references to “bonds”. But not all bonds are created equally. In this case, I am referring to safe, government bonds, not…
How We Beat the Market
#Investing #Financial Literacy #Andrew's MoneyWith Warren Buffett’s wisdom as our guide, we’ve beaten the pants of most mutual funds with our investment club. In this article, I share…