“Free your mind” These words from the cult classic, The Matrix, were spoken by Morpheus in an attempt to guide the newly delivered Neo away from the deception of the … Read more →

Like a volcano, markets go through phases: they do very little and then suddenly they spit fiery lava. With new problems being introduced each day, be it Greek debt or … Read more →

Have American politics finally become as debauched as the late Roman Empire? A recent exposé by 60 Minutes on Nancy Pelosi’s insider trading activity and the resulting media storm have … Read more →

We frequently write about the uncontested fact that most stock pickers, professional or amateurs, don’t consistently beat the market. We know that rock-star stock pickers like Peter Lynch in fact … Read more →

Whether it’s the ancient Greeks quipping about moderation in all things or a mom telling her kids to eat their vegetables and not just Otter Pops, diversification in life is … Read more →

U.S. investors seem fixated on the S&P 500 and the Dow, as if they’re the only indicators that matter, when discussing the stock market. “Oh boy, the Dow was down … Read more →

“Odds are you don’t know what the odds are.” —Gary Belsky and Thomas Gilovich, “Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes” Rule number one for spending your hard-earned dollars—pay for … Read more →

Baby boomers who grew up listening to this Steve Miller song remember that it was about a guy who had cash, but couldn’t get a girlfriend, buy a Cadillac, or … Read more →

For some investors this Halloween, a trick instead of a treat was found in their proverbial retirement portfolio bag. Why? Because of the spooky gift supplied to clients via MF … Read more →

Some people think investing is all about picking the right stocks to “beat the market.” Peter Lynch and Warren Buffett are fabled stock pickers. Wall Street would certainly have you … Read more →