The “Blue Zone” of Financial Well-Being
In my last column, I discussed Dan Buettner’s inspiring new book, The Blue Zones of Happiness: Lessons from the World’s Happiest People. Dan - a National Geographic fellow...
The “Blue Zones” of Wealth and Happiness
Two months ago, a friend invited me to a weekend social event at his ranch near Austin, Texas. There I met a journalist who had spent years researching...
Why Your Kids Are Ignorant About Economics
Readers wasted no time sounding off last week about a 2016 Harvard Institute of Politics poll that found the majority of 18- to 29-year-olds in this country are...
Take These 6 Urgent Steps to Avoid “Negative Wealth Shock”
Most of us take practical steps to maintain good health. We promise to eat less sugar and refined carbs... and more leafy greens and antioxidant-filled fruits. We resist...
Why the New Bearishness Is Good for Stocks
In my last column, I explained why stock returns over the next decade are likely to be far less than returns over the last decade: high valuations. At...
History’s Best Stock Market Indicator Is Flashing Red
History’s best stock market indicator is flashing red right now, indicating a high probability that future equity returns will be far lower than average. No investor can afford...
How Trump’s Bad Moves Are Hurting Your Portfolio
Opinions on President Trump vary, to put it mildly. Some think he is a transformative president who is “draining the swamp.” Others believe he is doing great damage...
Make Sure Your Stocks Have This “Secret Sauce”
When my kids were small, they used to love to go to Toys R Us, roam around... and dream. Wandering among the toys, board games and bikes stacked...