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Myopia and Robinhood’s Infinite Leverage Cheat Code

Myopia and Robinhood’s Infinite Leverage Cheat Code

Jan 16, 2020

I spoke at the Trust Advisors Forum conference in Pinehurst earlier this year on the topic of Millennials and investing, and one of the things I discussed was some of the emerging technology and apps in the world of personal finance. This included Robinhood, the trading app that targets millennials...

Why You Shouldn’t Invest in Your Employer’s Stock

Why You Shouldn’t Invest in Your Employer’s Stock

May 9, 2018

Now I am Become GE, the Destroyer of Wealth There was an article in the Wall Street Journal last month about a gentleman by the name of Gary Zabroski. Mr. Zabroski was a lifer at GE, putting in 40 years at the company and retiring as a punch press operator in...

Can Money Buy Happiness and, if so, How Much do I Need?

Can Money Buy Happiness and, if so, How Much do I Need?

Mar 14, 2018

“Can I ask you a question?” “Sure!” “Are you happy?” “Well, I got a boat, good friends, and a trampoline. You tell me.” That was a revelational series of dialogue from the 30 Rock episode where fictional GE executive Jack Donaghy went to Liz Lemon’s high school reunion and realized...

Private Equity for the Little Guy

Private Equity for the Little Guy

Oct 12, 2017

One of the biggest frustrations for an investor is when you identify a company that you think will be truly disruptive to an industry, only to find out it’s not publicly traded. Remember how cool you thought Facebook was after you first set up your profile? It sure would’ve been nice...

John Oliver: “Nobody Invites Their Financial Advisor to a Wedding”

John Oliver: “Nobody Invites Their Financial Advisor to a Wedding”

Jun 14, 2016

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has, in my opinion, a great track record for showcasing forgotten or ignored issues that defy common sense, and then ripping the systems that create or sustain them to pieces with blue comedy that still manages to be charming thanks to his British accent and...

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Crash

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Crash

Feb 11, 2016

We human beings are a myopic bunch when it comes to investing. It’s not our fault; we’re wired to run to safety in times of trouble. Unfortunately it causes us to worry about the day-to-day movements of the market when they have virtually no impact on things over the long-term....

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