Blog Posts
Any benefits to exploring space? The answer surprised me.
Over the weekend, I visited the space shuttle on display in NYC. I was surprised to learn all the technology developed for space exploration that has found ways into our everyday lives. Here are just a few: Cell phone camera Clean energy technologies...
Why lobster is cheap this summer
I’ve caught a few headlines online and blurbs on the radio about the unusually low price of lobster at this time of year. At first, I figured some environmental condition was the cause. Turns out I was partly wrong. After a little research, I learned about this...
Bonds Got Hit
I have been writing, talking, and even ranting about duration, ultra-low interest rates, and the inevitability of higher rates and thus, lower bond prices. However, rates kept driving down to historic lows. But maybe it is finally time. The interest rate on the...
Should I invest now?
I’ve been getting this question a lot this summer: “Should I invest in the market now, or is this the top of the market?” Here’s my response: If you watch the news, there’s always a reason not to invest. Think back to the election and the fiscal cliff. Who would be...
Top takeaways from 10 articles on asset allocation.
I’ve been doing a lot of reading on Asset Allocation this morning and here are a few key takeaways that I think might be helpful to investors: Static allocations assume the relationships between the various asset classes stay the same. Dynamic allocations assume that...
If interest rates were to rise…
There has been a lot of talk these last few months about what will happen to portfolios when the Fed eventually raises interest rates. The Fed will only make changes to its low-interest policy when the economy confirms it will continue to improve. The earliest the...
Talk about the magic of compounding interest!
I just stumbled upon this interesting nugget. All things being equal, a 19 year old who contributes $2,000 per year for JUST 7 years will have more money at age 65 than a 26 year old who made $2,000 contributions each year until age 65. Talk about the magic of...
How The Active Asset Allocation Portfolio works
We recently put together a one pager to show prospective clients how we manage money using the Active Asset Allocation strategy. What do you think of it? Email me, I'd like to hear from you.
New Report on Upward Mobility
NY Times just released the results of a fascinating study about upward mobility in the United States. The results show that a child who grows up in Bridgeport, CT area with parents who earn in the 10th percentile ($16k), ends up, on average, in the 38th percentile....
3 Negative Views… And How to Spot Them.
The talking heads and supposed experts have done a good job of scaring investors away from the markets. Their job isn’t to help investors reach their financial goals, rather they are looking to shock investors and make them stay tuned to the channel to learn more...
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