Watching the inspiring stories of this summer’s Olympic athletes reminds us of the sacrifices and countless hours of training required to qualify for the world’s foremost sporting competition. In addition to being dedicated to a training regime, these athletes have trusted coaches who have supported them and pushed them to achieve their highest level of performance, allowing their Olympic dreams …
Invest Like a Kid in a Candy Store!
There are three simple time-tested rules in investing. But like a lot of things, they are in need of an update. This is the third post in a three-part series. The first post in this series discussed the importance of diversification. Our Updated Rule #1 was: Diversify to the point of discomfort to control risk. The second post in this …
Diversify to the Point of Discomfort
There are three simple time-tested rules in investing. But, like a lot of things, they are in need of an update. This is the first post in a three-part series. Original Rule #1: Diversify to control risk Do you like to gamble with important things? Do you play Russian roulette? I hope not. And of course you shouldn’t do it …
It Pays to be a Savvy Saver from the Start
We’re taught to save money from the time we get our first tooth fairy payment, but when we’re young, saving doesn’t always seem necessary. A common belief is that saving is for people who are getting ready to buy their own house, put their kids through college, or retire. But in reality, it’s better to start saving long before any …