Investment Strategy
The most common concern readers express to me in my inbox is that they want to figure out how to prepare for the possibility of a stock market crash or prolonged bear market. It's a reasonable concern, given how the United States has enjoyed 9 continuous years of economic expansion, we have significant government deficits, and the stock market … [Read more...]
Imagine never worrying about money again. Consider what it would be like to never think negatively about bills, about getting fired, or about recessions. Picture what it would be like to be "work optional" for the rest of your life, because you have enough money stashed away, and enough passive income, to only work when and if you choose … [Read more...]
Emerging markets offer investors some of the best long-term growth opportunities, but the risk and volatility can be high. The risks can be reduced, however, with proper analysis. And the volatility can present amazing entry points for disciplined investors. This guide provides an overview of how to analyze and invest in emerging markets, … [Read more...]
Although the market indices have been hitting record highs, there are structural problems that continue to build in the United States economy that may severely impact customer spending and corporate earnings in the next several years. This article (updated for 2018) will outline four bubbles that are growing in the economy, along with a … [Read more...]
One of the top goals of many investors and money managers is to beat the market. This is typically defined as achieving better returns than the S&P 500. Afterall, when you can simply invest in an S&P 500 index fund with a 0.05% expense fee per year, the higher expenses of actively managed funds require some sort of justification. Will … [Read more...]