Notes on Scary Markets From Your Sketch-Wielding Drill Sergeant
I want to talk to you about scary markets. For the sake of this particular subject, I want to be blunt and a little bit in your face. So for the next few minutes, please, just think of me less as...
Grads: How to Save Pennies Now and Retire Rich
Hey, grads. It’s never too soon to start planning and saving for your retirement (even if it seems far off). Larry Swedroe gives MarketWatch’s Robert Powell his thoughts on what college students and recent graduates can do now to avoid...
Three Ways to Think About “Is It Worth It?”
In life, there are certain nonnegotiables we simply must have. Think food, water and shelter for starters. Nobody will ask, “Is it worth it to eat?” It’s just something you do to stay alive. But deciding what to eat? That’s...
A Stock Tip That Went Horribly Wrong
Of all the misinformation disseminated to investors, the most pernicious supports the belief that some “investment pro” or pundit has the skill to reliably pick outperforming stocks. This myth is perpetuated by endless blogs and television appearances by “gurus” touting...
The Overconfidence Enemy in the Mirror
One of the questions I’m most often asked by reporters covering finance is: “What are the biggest risks facing investors?” My usual response is that the biggest risk confronting most investors is staring right back at them when they look...
