Fun’s over for the crypto crowd. On March 19, 2021, Bitcoin came crashing down from all time highs of $64,829 to $30,202 in the matter of months–a drop of 53.4%. That’s a number that rivals the stock market crash in 1929 that started the Great Depression. Non-coiners will be quick to point this out. “Haha, …
The housing market is exploding in certain areas of the country. My area is one of them. We’ve seen price increases of 15%+ over the last two months! Everyone and their mother is moving here, and even the people that lived here are just now starting to look for a house. Meanwhile, I’m completely content …
It’s a question that’s been asked a million times by a million people. Some people say $100,000 is the peak while others say it could get up to $1 million or more. Others still say it’s worth nothing. It’s hard to say how much Bitcoin is really worth, but here’s the best way I can …
Normally, my posts are usually a monologue intended to educate and persuade my readers. Today’s article is more of a working session or journal of my thoughts. I have no experience in real estate, but I do have a sophisticated financial background. This is how I think about investing in real estate. Getting started My …
The popular saying is “It’s not timing the market, it’s time in the market.” The saying is meant to say that the amount of time spent invested plays more of an impact than trying to time the market. I agree–mostly. Where I disagree is how this phrase seems to dismiss timing the market altogether. The …
There’s been a ton of research on the subject, and they all say the same thing: the vast majority of people don’t beat the market when picking stocks. In fact, active investing is notably worse than the market for many people–especially when fees are factored in. Even so, I still pick most of my stocks …
Fast-rising investments are the talk of the town. One day it’s GameStop, the next it’s Bitcoin, tomorrow it’ll be something else. Heck, even Hanes stock increased by 25% earlier this week. Everywhere you look it seems like someone is telling you how to double your money. These returns are all attention grabbing, but if you’re …
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 …
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 …
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 …