I generally subscribe to the theory that hard work pays off. Some would say, “There are no shortcuts.” But that’s not always true. You...

We’ve talked before in this column about how farmers invest the right way. They find an attractive investment – predominately land – and...

It’s been relatively smooth sailing in the stock market over the last year. That won’t last. You would be wise to mentally prepare...

Success is a funny thing. Many people want it, but most are unwilling to do what it takes to achieve it. You see the same dichotomy when...

The people with the most wealth in this country made it one way: Through ownership of a business interest. Either they, or perhaps a...

I hold a universal notion that telling people what to do with their wealth is generally a bad idea. Most people don’t like to be told how...

In nearly all aspects of life it’s impossible to untangle luck from skill. That is doubly true when it comes to investing. Not everything...

In the world of investing, there are two camps. The two camps co-exist – and some people hang out in both – but for the most part, each...

One of the simplest investments you can make is buying a fund that tracks the performance of the U.S. stock market. By doing so, you...

Rafael Nadal is arguably the best male tennis player ever. He’s the greatest of all time when playing on clay. He’s tied for the most...

It takes work to retire successfully. And I don’t mean the kind of work you probably expect. Sure, we all must make certain we have the...

Inflation is back. And it’s a hot topic again in the media. We haven’t experienced disruptive levels of economic inflation since the...

There’s a viewpoint that I sometimes hear when it comes to investing, and it’s plain wrong. Granted, the viewpoint is seductive. It is...

Every year I celebrate one specific occasion by myself. Just me and my laptop. I look forward to it. I celebrate the day – more like half...

If there is one investment on the minds of investors today, it is undoubtedly cryptocurrencies. And for good reason. The market values of...

I pity investors. Especially those looking to start a new relationship with someone to advise them on their wealth. That’s tough. Any...

I was asked question a while back that completely stumped me. After scrambling to formulate a response and coming up with absolutely...

Investing is a funny thing. People talk in specifics when the market is good and only in generalities when the market is bad. When the...

When it comes to financial planning, death is often a risk. Fortunately, that risk can usually be offloaded to an insurance company. But...

If you want to be one of the richest people, there is only one way to do it. There is only one path. It doesn’t matter how you define...