Group Intelligence and Investing
In 1906, statistician Francis Galton attended a livestock fair where villagers were invited to guess the weight of an ox. No villager successfully guessed the…
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Investing in Publicly Traded Equities vs. Direct Real Estate (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this series, a brief list of the advantages and disadvantages of investing in publicly traded equities vs. direct real estate was…
Investing in Publicly Traded Equities vs. Direct Real Estate (Part 1)
Some investors choose to invest their savings in stocks while other others favor investing in directly real estate. Below is a brief list of the…
All Investment Risk is Not Created Equal
We all know that risk and return go hand-in-hand. As investors, we are encouraged to think about how much risk we can/want to assume and…
Three Reasons Not to React to Financial News
Stock prices change as new information becomes available. It’s not surprising that many investors believe that it is crucial to follow financial news carefully and…
Money Management Lingo
Doctors write prescriptions. Auto mechanics perform tune-ups. Lawyers prepare briefs. Financial advisors help you manage your money. Ultimately, it’s that simple. But like any other…
Health Savings Accounts – The Best Retirement Account of All?
In the hierarchy of tax-preferenced savings vehicles, the Health Savings Account (HSA) sits at the top. Unlike an IRA or 401K, an HSA offers a…
Dimensional Fund Advisors and Vanguard (Part II): Dimensional’s Advantages
As I discussed in a previous article, Dimensional and Vanguard are similar but are different in some key respects. While neither fund family relies on…