The third and possibly final stimulus check from the federal government is on its way. Most people will get their stimulus money via direct deposit to tens of millions of bank accounts. If you and your family qualify for the … Read More
We revisit ancient views of money on the ten commandments of personal finance from timeworn texts and stories. Surveying these words adds a different perspective on finances whether you are celebrating the upcoming holidays or not. There is a common … Read More
In his latest annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, wants you, the investor, to understand Berkshire Hathaway, the company he has steered since 1965. As in past years, I anxiously await Warren’s annual letter (he writes … Read More
In Seven, the neo-noir thriller, detectives David Mills and William Somerset (played by Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman) track down a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as a motif in his murders. Investing may not be as … Read More
Mentees gain numerous benefits. Behind every successful person, there is a mentor who helped them along the way. However, the benefits of being a mentor accrue from the mentoring relationship as well. You don’t have to look far to see … Read More
Dear Young Investors, This stock market has been fascinating, exciting, and mesmerizing, but I fear a trainwreck is coming. When GameStop’s stock value rises to $34 billion from nearly $279 million a year ago, and its fundamentals are still weak, … Read More
“Many people take no care of their money till they come nearly to the end of it. And others do just the same with their time.” Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe Use Time Value Of Money To Achieve Your Financial Goals … Read More
“There are no solutions; there are only trade-offs.” Thomas Sowell There are money tradeoffs in most aspects of our lives. We have many choices and cannot do everything we want to do. For every choice we make, opportunity costs require … Read More
I worked on the street. It’s true! For years, I told my college students and colleagues what I had done for a living before I taught business courses. They would exclaim, “Wow! I never knew anyone who did that!” or … Read More
“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing. “ Warren Buffett  A recession is never far from most investors’ minds. Understanding risks such as slowing growth when investing is essential. It is why I advocate that beginning investors have … Read More
I have to admit that I am hostile to the term, “Budget.” The word signifies limitations as if I will have to change my lifestyle. Before I prepared a budget, I felt anxious about doing one. Only one out of … Read More