Index funds have taken over the world of investing. If you don’t count GameStop, AMC Theaters and Tesla, index funds are the most talked-about investments today. Bogleheads and Housel readers alike all flock to this asset as the godsend of investing. This almost makes it seem like you can do no wrong here. Doesn’t this …
If you’re like me, you grew up around friends that like to rag on each other. Maybe they’ll call you names and say you’re stupid, but it’s all in good fun. You do the same thing back to them. As long as its in a playful manner, there’s no harm done. As long as you …
Everyone has problems. Some people have to worry about their in-laws coming to town, and others are getting hassled by their boss. Some people only need to worry about what scotch they buy next ;). A common problem among writers is writer’s block. You sit and think about what to write, but nothing comes up. …
Trading options is more popular now than ever. Recent findings show that the entire derivatives market is over four quadrillion dollars. New investors that start trading options can quickly find themselves in a world of hurt. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you can lose a lot of money very quickly. The good news …
Here we are in a brand new year. The holiday season is over, and it’s back to the old grind. But it doesn’t have to be the “old grind.” Why not do something better this year? People often refer to these goals as their New Year’s Resolution–a goal that is to be focused on and …
Consider this scenario: you’re flying over the Pacific Ocean on the way to Hawaii. You’re reading Robinson Crusoe in peace when suddenly the plane starts to plummet! BOOM! You crash land onto an island. It is covered in bamboo and various caverns. You are the only survivor. After looking through everyone’s luggage, you find a …
You will never get rich working for someone else. John Paul Getty Social media is running rampant with new entrepreneurs and hustle bros. Everywhere you look it’s flipping products, affiliate marketing, and e-book publishing. Side hustles are taking over the personal finance community. I’m not saying that any of these are bad. Hell, this blog …
After a year of turmoil and chaos, Thanksgiving is right on our doorstep. Many people are unemployed and many more are struggling to make rent every month. Lockdowns are happening again, and small businesses are taking the brunt of it. The economy has a long way to go before it completely recovers. But don’t tell …
The stock market recently has been riding on hopes. In 2019, it was hopes of a trade deal. In July, hopes of a second stimulus. Hopes of a vaccine are driving the market in November. Generally, this is a good aspect of the stock market. After all, you buy a stock for its future returns. …
This one goes out to all of the people upset by the election results. People spend a lot of time worrying and complaining about the person in the White House. How many hours do you think the average person spends complaining about the President? 1 hour a week? 5 hours a week? I’m going to …