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Avoid Shorty at All Costs

Avoid Shorty at All Costs

Who is Shorty? Well you see him on TV, read what he says in the newspapers and hear from him on a daily basis. He is the market’s con man, its broker, its investment banker, trying to seduce you into betraying your well-conceived investment strategy, and boy...
Gone Fishin’

Gone Fishin’

It has been years since I was on a fishing boat, but there I was this past weekend off to explore the islands and try my hand at some deep-sea fishing. What a wonderful experience it was. No cell phone or internet connection, alone with my grandchildren and a couple...
Reflections on a Trip to Middle Earth

Reflections on a Trip to Middle Earth

My wife, Christa, and I just returned from two fabulous weeks in New Zealand. The trip revolved around golf, but we had plenty of opportunity to explore the country. New Zealand is composed of two major islands (North and South) with a population of 4.5 million, of...
You Are More Intelligent Than You Think…Or Are You?

You Are More Intelligent Than You Think…Or Are You?

Bull markets, and this one just celebrated its eighth anniversary, have a habit of persuading you that you are smarter than you think. They also have a siren-like ability to throw you off course. In fact, it can be extremely dangerous to your wealth when the band...
Sit On Your Ass Investing

Sit On Your Ass Investing

It’s waiting that helps you as an investor, and a lot of people just can’t stand to wait. Blaise Pascal, the 187th century French mathematician, said, ” All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room...