For whatever reason, midterm elections have tended to be a good time to buy equities. The table below outlines the S&P 500 return in periods prior to and following the past 17 elections. There are a some theories that explain strong market performance following...
Five years ago when my wife and I were expecting our first child, I was quick to get term life insurance policies in place. It wasn’t until last month, however, that I protected my human capital from disability. I’m not alone, either. While most people see life...
Last month, I started giving my four-year-old son an allowance. He can count and asks questions about money, so I felt that it was time. But when I share this new development with others, they seem surprised. Some question the validity of the choice to give my son an...
It was such an honor to begin contributing to The Wall Street Journal last year. Now I’m even more excited because two of my articles (that appeared online and in print) were included in the Top 5 Investing Posts. Before You Roll Over Your 401(k), Read This Coming in...
Remember in high school when you had to read The Odyssey? Homer’s epic told the story of Odysseus’ journey home to Ithaca, which included a part where Odysseus and friends had to sail past the island of Sirens. The Sirens sang a song no sailor could resist. But if...
I’m really excited about getting a new iPhone. I’m rather attached (addicted?) to my phone, so I rarely think twice about shelling out several hundred dollars to get a new one. I can even say it’s an extremely reasonable purchase to make, because I...
