One of my kids recently stumbled across my brokerage statement and asked if the balance was enough... Read More

One of my kids recently stumbled across my brokerage statement and asked if the balance was enough for me to retire.  I assured him it wasn’t. But it was a good learning opportunity, so I... 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... Read More

“Diversification is a protection against ignorance. It makes very little sense for those who... Read More

“Diversification is a protection against ignorance. It makes very little sense for those who know what they’re doing.” This quote comes from Warren Buffett, who is famous for... Read More

David Tran arrived in Los Angles from Vietnam in 1978 with no job and broken English. Yet, he was... Read More

David Tran arrived in Los Angles from Vietnam in 1978 with no job and broken English. Yet, he was determined to achieve the “American Dream.” And he did just that… creating a brand... Read More

You know you’ve stumbled across something good when other financial publishing outlets begin... Read More

You know you’ve stumbled across something good when other financial publishing outlets begin using it.  It is a bit of a catch-22, however, because on the one hand it’s an idea that... Read More

It’s no secret that Warren Buffett is an incredible investor. Arguably the greatest of... Read More

It’s no secret that Warren Buffett is an incredible investor. Arguably the greatest of all-time. His track record speaks for itself — 20.5% compound annual gains from 1965 through 2018.... Read More

Let's take a look at five of the most common barriers. Once you see an example, you'll immediately... Read More

Let's take a look at five of the most common barriers. Once you see an example, you'll immediately understand what makes them so powerful (and lucrative for investors who own shares)... Read More Read More

Value investing is one of the most popular investment strategies used today by individual investors... Read More

Value investing is one of the most popular investment strategies used today by individual investors and portfolio managers.  Value investors seek out stocks that can be purchased at a discount... Read More

We talk a lot about Warren Buffett in the pages of my premium newsletter, Top Stock Advisor. And... Read More

We talk a lot about Warren Buffett in the pages of my premium newsletter, Top Stock Advisor. And for good reason. Buffett is obviously one of the richest men in the world, worth an estimated $83... Read More

I’ve never shopped at Macy’s (NYSE: M), nor have I followed it closely as an investment... Read More

I’ve never shopped at Macy’s (NYSE: M), nor have I followed it closely as an investment candidate. Like many, I know the iconic department store best from its prominent role in the... Read More