When I first started studying the stock market and what makes it tick, I was always captivated by people who confidently predicted what would happen next. “T...

Well, that was a wild week in the stock market. We have not seen fluctuations as drastic as last week since 2008. In fact, every day last week counted as eit...

When it comes to reviewing investment portfolios, there is an interesting phrase that is often uttered. It’s usually a version of this: “Let’s take a look at...

Investing is difficult. It can make smart people look dumb. And it can make lucky people look smart. You can be right about an investment but look sorely wro...

Ebenezer Scrooge’s famous catchphrase nicely sums up my enthusiasm for gold as an investment. Bah! Humbug! I have heard every argument peddled by those who f...

Some people hate debt. They hate it with a passion. They don’t like it hanging over their head or weighing them down. They can’t wait to be debt-free. Many t...

As a financial planner, one of the more difficult questions clients ask today is, “Where can I go to earn a higher return on my cash?” Whether parked in a sa...

When it comes to investing, we often want what we can’t have. We want all the reward with no risk. All the upside with none of the downside. You want it. I w...

There is a well-worn saying about proper etiquette when meeting someone for the first time or when in the presence of mixed company. In truth, it is more of ...

God bless the farmers. They may need it this year. Last week I tuned into a presentation on agriculture land values. It was fascinating. For farmers, it may ...

Garry Kasparov is widely recognized as one of the greatest chess players in history. Think you could outwit him? Maria Callas is often touted as one of the f...

At the age of 96, Sylvia Bloom headed to work for the last time. Following her decades-long routine, she stepped aboard a New York subway early in the mornin...

Now is a tough time to earn a decent return on cash. That’s no surprise to anyone. Even though interest rates have perked up from historic lows, we are still...

Last week I participated in an adult trivia night. I have never had a better time feeling so dumb. They say you learn something new every day. Turns out, I c...

You can learn a lot about successful investing from a Greek hero that died several centuries ago. The man surely knew very little about investing. After all,...

Sometimes luck is better than skill. That is truer for investing than many aspects of life. In sports and academics, for instance, luck may play a role, but ...

I want you to think back. Think back to opening your third quarter investment statements in October. Remember how much was in your account? Remember how good...

What would you do if you found yourself in the following position? You win the lottery, and they give you the ability to take your winnings in one of two way...

Perhaps you have heard your grandfather or an uncle talk about the pension they receive from their former employer. Every month they gleefully open their mai...

The U.S. stock market has been jumpy lately. ‘Tis the season for spooks, I suppose. Spooked is a good way to describe a young man who came to me for advice a...