

Brian
Jun 13, 2024
Bounded Rationality
Simplistically, the concept of bounded rationality posits that there are limitations to human cognition with respect to information avail...

Brian
Nov 17, 2023
Do You Know What a Duvet Is?
It appears the U.S. may be headed for the elusive ‘soft-landing’ that seemed improbable not too long ago. Part of the reason is the pace ...

Brian
Sep 1, 2023
Pay the Piper & Get a Match
Student loan repayments are set to resume in October. Payments were paused during the outset of the pandemic and then extended until the ...


Brian
Jun 15, 2023
You Can't Spell AI Without Herbert Simon
Simon predicted, in 1957, that a computerized chess machine would surpass human players by 1967. He was premature in his timing but...


Brian
Mar 3, 2023
Slow Your Roll
These apps slow down access to a trading and/or social media app. They are more likely to make a positive impact on your investing behavior

Brian
Jan 26, 2023
Retirement Resolutions
Late January is around the time when New Year’s resolutions start breaking down. One study showed that only 64% of people that made a ...

Brian
Nov 10, 2022
Less is More
Additional bits of information trick us into thinking we are better informed. We gain a false sense of confidence even though additional...

Brian
Oct 6, 2022
Falling Shoes
Despite rising inflation and the Fed’s attempt to combat it with rising rates, the economy, and corporate earnings have not deteriorated...

Brian
Sep 30, 2022
Market Narratives According to Twittersphere
Trying to put my social media "research" to productive use, here are some recent memes, tweets, random comments, and general wit about ...

Brian
Sep 22, 2022
It's Never the Right Time to Time the Market
We recently came across an old article referencing a Fidelity study that analyzed the performance of its client accounts. The surprising ...

Brian
Aug 25, 2022
Water, Salt, Sand Rats, and Your Portfolio
A good eating plan takes a comprehensive approach to balancing proper food groups and eliminating unhealthy, engineered food. A good ...

Brian
Jun 9, 2022
Happiness = Reality - Expectations
The above quote was originally spoken by late NPR radio host Tom Magliozzi. The simple formula posits that if our expectations are too ...

Brian
May 12, 2022
Five Mistakes to Avoid
There are many potential pitfalls in investing and retirement planning. Avoiding these common mistakes can keep you on track. Investing ...

Brian
May 5, 2022
Debt Repayment
Non-housing related debt is over $4 trillion
Last week’s post provided a simple overview of how compounding can work for you. Unfortunately,


Brian
Aug 12, 2021
How to Avoid Making Emotion-Based Financial Decisions
Simple tips to stay calm when the markets aren't.