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some perspective on investment choices
99% of the time, when people talk about investing, they talk about investment choices. What are you investing in? What do you buy or...


the academic and the businessman: two views on investing
In case there was every any doubt: investing is not an exact science. After all, it depends quite literally on predicting the future, and...


serenity and the stock market
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And the kind of money where I don’t...


yours/mine/ours
My friend Daniel Hope is presenting a marriage workshop series, and I was honored to give a talk on marriage and money at last week’s...


FG monthly reminders
To cut to the chase: being a lover of systems and automation, I’ve created a monthly e-newsletter with practical, straightforward...


shark-infested waters: hiring a financial advisor, part 2
So now you know all about the difference between and RIA and a CFP (and that you should choose an advisor who is one if not both of the...


shark-infested waters: hiring a financial advisor, part 1
Last week’s post notwithstanding, everyone’s financial situation is different; sooner or later you’re probably going to want to consult a...


investing for retirement: just tell me what to do!
Some people love to dive into new subjects; they take a hankering to learn about, say, computers, and the next thing you know they’re...


what is the most important goal to save for?
We’ve only got so much money to save, so — what’s the most important goal to save for? Is it college? After all, tuition ain’t cheap now,...


spend more, not less
Wait, what? It’s the holiday season, and I’m a personal finance guy — shouldn’t I be harping on The Reason For The Season, and It’s Not...
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