

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
Nov 17, 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
Jun 15, 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
Mar 3, 2023


Top Posts of the Year
As the year comes to a close, we’d like to share some of the top blog posts from Jackson Creek this year. Thank you to all of our followers.

Brian
Dec 15, 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
Nov 10, 2022


Happy Birthday, Herbert!
We do not think about utility functions and decision maximization theories every time we face a choice. Instead, we rely on heuristics and..

Brian
Jun 16, 2022


Prepare to Exit
"Plans are worthless, but planning is essential"
The above quote is widely attributable to President Dwight Eisenhower, although he gave...

Brian
Apr 14, 2022


Spend Wisely
Spend less than you make. Simple, yet effective.
Budgeting is a great habit to keep finances in order. That is even truer in times of ...

Brian
Mar 31, 2022


Successful Succession Planning
Only 28% of family businesses have a succession plan
Small business owners are vital to our economy. They create jobs, innovate, add ...

Brian
Mar 3, 2022


Financial Doctor
Advice for physical and financial health - don't wait until there is a problem before seeking help. The parallel is they both need to ...

Brian
Feb 17, 2022


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

Brian
Aug 12, 2021