You may remember J. Wellington Wimpy, more commonly known simply as Wimpy, Popeye’s beloved friend from the iconic comic strip. Wimpy was soft-spoken and intelligent, but also cowardly, lazy, stingy, … Read more →

You might be familiar with Homer’s epic tale of Ulysses and the Sirens. The mythical Sirens lived on rocky islands in the middle of the sea where they sang such … Read more →

Have your heard this old tale? During a flood, a kind-hearted frog lets a scorpion ride to safety on his back. But, just as they reach the middle of the … Read more →

So it appears that the Delphic oracles have emerged from the modern day temple of Apollo, that being Wall Street, to share their wisdom. What is their sage advice you … Read more →

It seems there’s a new medical condition introduced every week. Did you know there’s even a condition related to the fear of money? “Chrematophobia” is the abnormal and persistent fear … Read more →

Raj Rajaratnam, founder of the Galleon Group Hedge Fund, was found guilty this past Wednesday in what has become the new high-water mark for insider trading convictions. Lining his own … Read more →

When Lehman Brothers went bankrupt in September 2008, most investors faced a question they had never considered: Is my money safe with my broker? What happened to Lehman brokerage accounts, … Read more →

The law of compound returns is a force of nature and understanding this concept is critical to your success as an investor. It is how the rich keep getting richer, … Read more →

Over the past year or so, the four leading trading houses have offered a suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that trade for free. Schwab lead the charge by offering free … Read more →

Burton Malkiel’s famous tome, “The Random Walk Guide to Investing,” begins with the right exhortation for most investors: Fire your investment adviser today. Although it takes moxy to say “no” … Read more →