Next time you’re walking on the beach, think about the sand beneath your feet, and how much... Read More

Next time you’re walking on the beach, think about the sand beneath your feet, and how much it’s changed our world. The most common constituent of sand is silica, which is an oxide of... Read More

Most investors tend to fly by the seat of their pants. No plan or rules set in place. No... Read More

Most investors tend to fly by the seat of their pants. No plan or rules set in place. No discipline.  It’s a formula for disaster.  And you don’t have to take my word for... Read More

Pssst. Want a good stock tip? Check with the insiders. NOT the insiders whose “tips”... Read More

Pssst. Want a good stock tip? Check with the insiders. NOT the insiders whose “tips” can get you thrown into jail, mind you…  #-ad_banner-#When most people think of insider... Read More

I’ve been fielding a lot of phone calls lately from friends and family members. And they are... Read More

I’ve been fielding a lot of phone calls lately from friends and family members. And they are scared… #-ad_banner-#Some have asked whether they should sell their house now, before a... Read More

Nobody said this would be easy… Today’s market environment brings a lot of uncertainty.... Read More

Nobody said this would be easy… Today’s market environment brings a lot of uncertainty. The volatility we’ve seen recently brought on by the continuous trade war with China to a... Read More

“Cash is king.” This common expression is often used when analyzing business or... Read More

“Cash is king.” This common expression is often used when analyzing business or investment decisions. When buying real estate in a hot market, cash is king. If you come to the table with... Read More

It’s a sad truth, but the average investor is terrible at investing. This isn’t just my... Read More

It’s a sad truth, but the average investor is terrible at investing. This isn’t just my opinion. This is what the data says. In fact, the troubling reality is that many would be better... Read More

As market volatility rears its ugly head again, here’s something to remember on those days... Read More

As market volatility rears its ugly head again, here’s something to remember on those days when you see a bunch of red on your brokerage screen…  The emotion of losing money greatly... Read More

It’s a small sampling, but backyard barbecues can give you a pretty good idea of the... Read More

It’s a small sampling, but backyard barbecues can give you a pretty good idea of the sentiment surrounding the stock market and economy. At these sorts of functions, I’m frequently asked... Read More

When he buys a stock, Warren Buffett places more emphasis on one factor above almost any other. In... Read More

When he buys a stock, Warren Buffett places more emphasis on one factor above almost any other. In fact, he has mentioned this single trait more than 20 times in his annual shareholder letters since... Read More