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...

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...

If I had just one wish for my kids, it would undoubtedly be for good health. Beyond that, I have several other wishes that are difficult...

Wealth is a bizarre thing. You can have a lot and live like you have little. You can have little and live like you have a lot. In both...

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

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

It happened again. I found myself in a group of people, listening to an individual caution the others on the dismal state of Social...

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...

Picture your transition to retirement. Most people probably envision an orderly shift from work to leisure. From alarm clocks and...

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...

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...

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

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

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

People often meet with me to discuss money topics. How to invest their hard-saved dollars. How to eliminate debt. How to plan for...

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...

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

Farmers do not get enough credit. They are, by and large, some of the most successful investors. What sets them apart? What makes them so...

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...

I have a theory. Even if most people appreciated basic math just a little more – and the power it can have on their financial lives –...