Would Index Funds Keep Pace With The Forbes 400 Richest?
#InvestingYou wake up one day to find a letter in the mail. One of your distant relatives had robbed an Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb. There’s…
Is Mark Zoril the World’s Most Famous Financial Advisor?
#Advisors #InvestingWhen Brad Pitt runs out of milk and dashes to the grocery store, he likely hides his handsome mug under a hat and dark glasses. The…
When Stock Market Promises Aren’t Realistic
#Mindset #InvestingIn Norse mythology, Loki was a cunning trickster. Many of us know him as Thor’s brother, in the Marvel-inspired Thor and Avengers series of films.…
The Best Way For Newbies To Invest For Retirement
#Retirement #Financial Literacy #InvestingWe all know it’s important to save money for the future. But many people are afraid to invest. It looks complicated, and they don’t…
Is There A Connection Between Financial Fitness and Physical Fitness?
#Lifestyle #Investing #MindsetI used to wonder whether there’s a connection between financial fitness and physical fitness. After writing this story, I no longer wonder. Image by Pixabay…
Bitcoin Falls Further Than The Dotcom Crash
#InvestingAbout 12 months ago, I posted a joke about Bitcoin on a Facebook page. Plenty of people were very upset with me. Some sent me private…
Index Investors, Which Currency Should You Pick?
#Index Funds #Expat Investing #InvestingImagine this for a moment. You’re a young, single person walking along a path and you stumble upon an ancient lamp with instructions on the…
Why A Sliding Stock Market Is Like A Winnable Baseball Game
#Financial Literacy #Mindset #InvestingA few weeks ago, a young investor contacted me with concern. He asked, “What happens if we experience another “lost decade” for stocks? I’m afraid…
The Stock Market Secret That Retirees Need To Know
#Retirement #InvestingOne of my good friends sold her house last year in California. The 69-year old plans to fund her retirement with the proceeds. After paying off…
Would This Portfolio Make A Crooked Gambler Smile?
#InvestingIn Ancient Egypt, plenty of high-status people were entombed with tools, treasures and sometimes servants. These were meant to help them in the afterlife. But archaeologists…