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08 Oct

Do Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street Run the World?

On my concerns (or lack thereof) of Vanguard, Blackrock, and State Street’s concentrated “ownership” of corporate America.

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01 Oct

How Much is My Pension Worth?

On different pension types and how to accurately answer the question: How much is my pension worth?

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24 Sep

Embrace the Uncertainty: On the Benefits of Upside Surprises

On upside surprises and why there is no great reward without great risk.

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17 Sep

Are Demographics Destiny for the Stock Market?

How do demographics affect the stock market? Explore the complex relationship between population growth and stock returns.

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10 Sep

Getting Paid to Not Understand It

On financial scammers and how social media platforms profit off of them.

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03 Sep

Is Nvidia Overvalued? The $3 Trillion Question

On Nvidia’s soaring valuation, why it won’t last, and the importance of diversification.

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27 Aug

Nothing is Certain Except Debt and Taxes

Why future taxes are likely to be higher and what to do about it.

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20 Aug

How to Track Your Net Worth (ft. my FREE Net Worth Tracker)

On the importance of tracking your net worth and my FREE Net Worth Tracker.

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13 Aug

What is Coast FIRE? The Ultimate Guide to Semi-Retirement

Discover Coast FIRE: the smart path to semi-retirement. Learn how to achieve financial independence sooner, work less, and enjoy life more.

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06 Aug

How Long Can Stocks Underperform?

On the recent selloff and how long stocks have underperformed historically.

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30 Jul

The Sustainable Path is the Only Path

Why the actions we can stick with are all that matters in the long run.

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23 Jul

Why Lifestyle Creep is Mostly a Myth

On the exaggerated dangers of lifestyle creep and why it’s less of a problem than you think.

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16 Jul

Don’t Take the Last Dollar

On the right way to negotiate and why being a maximizer can hurt you in the long run.

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09 Jul

Digital Déjà Vu

On the commodification of content and how algorithms can shape our financial beliefs.

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02 Jul

How Does Inflation Impact Retirement?

On the effects of inflation during retirement and how to fight back against higher prices.

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25 Jun

Selfish

On facing your mortality and thinking about what really matters.

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18 Jun

Why Stocks Are the Greatest Asset Class

On the supremacy of equity investments and why what they lack is one of their greatest strengths.

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11 Jun

Why Haven’t Home Prices Dropped?

On elevated U.S. home prices and the only likely path to their eventual decline.

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04 Jun

Is Maximizing Credit Card Rewards Worth It?

On maximizing credit card rewards and whether it’s the right strategy for you.

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28 May

Do You Need Alternatives to Get Rich?

On the pros and cons of alternative investments and whether you need them in your portfolio.

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Nick Maggiulli

Of Dollars And Data focuses on personal finance using data analysis. Nick Maggiulli is the Chief Operating Officer for Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC.  For disclosure information please see here.

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