On status games and how to outsmart them.
When the Optimists are Too Pessimistic
On upside surprises and why they happen more often than we realize.
Great Depression or Bust
A data-driven analysis on market declines and the one question that can reframe how you think about them.
Life of the Party
On alcohol dependence, social anxiety, and being honest about your problems.
Will the Optimists Triumph Yet Again?
On the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, how markets can predict the future, and why cooperation is humanity’s greatest resource.
When Was the Last Time the Market Was Fairly Valued?
On the last time U.S. stocks were fairly valued and what that means for them today and into the future.
How Do Investors Fail?
Why studying negative outcomes can be better than studying positive outcomes in investing and in life.
Do I Have Your Attention Now?
On the most precious commodity on Earth and why you should protect it at all costs.
Why Investing Like Your Neighbors Isn’t As Dumb As it Seems
On FOMO, home country bias, and why copying others’ investment styles isn’t as irrational as it seems.
Should You Max Out Your 401(k) Earlier in the Year?
On maxing out your 401k (and other retirement accounts) earlier in the year and why it matters less than you think.
The High Cost of an Easy Job
Why taking the easy way out may not always be the easy way out.
Are We Bullish Enough?
I raise a question about our optimism for markets and the future of society.
Why You Should Ignore the Metagame
On finding the right games to play in life and where to focus your time and energy.
Just 5 Years Can Change Your Life
On the five year anniversary for Of Dollars And Data and how quickly you can transform your life.
Why Congress Shouldn’t Be Able to Buy Individual Stocks
On my proposed solution to prevent members of Congress from insider trading.
The Age of Financial Misinformation
On how quickly misinformation spreads and the best way to combat this worsening trend.
My Favorite Investment Writing of 2021
My favorite investment writing of 2021—one of the craziest years in investment history.
Escape Your Bubble
On monitoring the information that you consume and getting outside your comfort zone.
This Will Not Last
On overvalued markets and how to invest in them.
How to Invest Your Money When Inflation is High
An analysis of asset classes returns and what always beats inflation in every market environment.