Mr. or Mrs. President?
Everyone is afraid of something. It’s true. The visceral reaction to threats, real and imagined, has driven human behavior for millions of years. As time... more
Brexit: What It Means For You
In an expectedly close but surprising vote, the U.K. has completed a referendum to endorse a withdrawal from the European Union (EU). Today’s market reactions... more
Financial Lessons from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”
Famous miser Ebenezer Scrooge was introduced to readers in Dickens’ 1834 classic tale of redemption that takes place on Christmas Eve. Scrooge has lived a... more
Does China Matter?
World stock prices have been volatile lately, and China’s crashing stock market has been in the front seat of the roller coaster. Many investors are... more
Getting Greedy…Again
Everyone remembers the Financial Crisis. The passage of time makes it seem like a bad dream now, but its lessons should still resonate with all... more
What Impacts Could a ‘Grexit’ Have On Your Portfolio?
The Greeks have delivered a resounding “no” vote to continued austerity. Several polls estimated ‘a too-close-to-call’ outcome, but more than 60% of Greece’s citizens voted... more
Ever Wonder What “Really” Happens in the Markets?
The first 5 weeks of the New Year have been pretty volatile for most markets; clearly, last year’s news has brought volatility back. Many strategists... more
Awash in Oil…And What it May Mean for Investors
Certain situations in life are governed by what I call ‘ the playbook.’ In economics, the playbook says that falling interest rates will always stimulate... more
Volatility is Back…and We’re Not Worried
The past six weeks or so, since the beginning of September, have been pretty unsettling for stock market investors. After three years of annualized price... more