During the first week of January (2015), the price of oil went below $50 a barrel and I filled up my gas tank in my SUV for less than $30! As a result, several people asked me if it is time to invest in oil. There is currently a lot of talk about declining oil […]
Planning for Next Year
The beginning of the year is one of my favorite times of the year. It is a time for reflecting on the past year and thinking of goals for the next year. As you are contemplating potential financial goals for the year, I thought I’d share some things I’ve learned when it comes to money. […]
Diversification: The Broccoli of Investing
Diversification is like the broccoli of investing. You know that diversifying your holdings and eating broccoli are the prudent long-term things to do… but sometimes both are hard to consistently do. Even though broccoli is not the yummiest food, I make myself eat it. I also diversify my portfolio because both things are good for […]
The Importance of An Investment Philosophy
Many investors find themselves trapped in a perplexing cycle of underperformance and missed expectations from their investments. Choosing your Investment Philosophy is the missing link that can offer long-term peace of mind. Approaching investing without an cohesive Investment Philosophy is like building a house without a blue print. Most people don’t realize that there are […]
The Financial Yes Man/Woman Dilemma
While experts have long counseled against using financial planners who push products and receive commissions (given their incentive to simply sell products which may or may not be in your best interest), it turns out there is another risk that afflicts advisors of all kinds – including fee-only advisors (such as myself). A Harvard professor […]