How time affects our perception of the skew in stock performance.
The Red Queen of Investing
On the investor’s arms race and why this means that investing will never get easier.
The Seduction of Above Average
While most people will never be able to beat the stock market, this post addresses why it is possible to believe otherwise.
When Money Dies
What are the best assets to own during a hyperinflation? The answer might surprise you.
How Do You Plan For This?
In the midst of a tragedy, I get a reminder on the importance of life and the power of online communities.
Eating Your Own Cooking
The one question that is useful as a financial networking tip and reveals how I invest my own money.
Losing Dollars vs. Losing Percentages
On the difference between dollar losses and percentage losses and why direct experience is irreplaceable for you as an investor.
The Price of Admission
Some people think volatility is to be avoided. I illustrate that if you want to earn decent returns, volatility is a feature, not a bug, in stock markets.
Should You Take the Annuity or the Lump Sum?
Deciding whether to take an annuity or the lump sum can be a complex decision. I provide a clearer framework for analyzing the tradeoffs in this decision.
Are Smarter People Better Investors?
Do smarter people make better investors? In this piece I examine the data as to whether intelligence is predictive of investment success.
