Common investing advice can be lousy for many people. Here, I’ll make the case that some investing rules of thumb are off base.
Stock Market
Politics, Policies, and Stock Market Returns
Political uncertainty is uncomfortable. Investors might wonder if or how politics and elections affect investment returns.
98 Years of S&P 500 Bull and Bear Markets
By understanding the historical performance and risks of the S&P 500, you can be better prepared to make rational investment decisions.
Who’s Afraid Of The Debt Ceiling? (part 2)
The debt ceiling is the maximum debt that the Congress has authorized. How can the debt ceiling ever be breached?
Why Are Stocks And Bonds Both Down? Part III
How bonds can still provide diversification to your portfolio, even though stock and bond returns are just uncorrelated.
Why Are Stocks And Bonds Both Down? Part II
Why have both stocks and bonds declined? Rising interest rates and poor earnings forecasts are only part of the story.
Should You Have a Backup Budget? (part 2)
How do you create a backup budget and how can this exercise lead to a more nuanced risk capacity analysis?