Monthly Archives: July, 2014

The Only Stocks We Buy

You read last week about putting margin of safety to work in your portfolio. I told you about three strategies we use to pick...

Words from the Wise

Richard Russell's timeless Rich Man, Poor Man has been there for me when I needed some perspective. I hope it will do the same...

The Shocking Truth Behind Falling Treasury Yields

There is an odd dynamic in the bond market that Wall Street can’t seem to figure out. Long-term Treasury yields are falling despite an...

The Calm Before the Storm

You don't have to be able to predict the future to be a successful investor. But being armed with battle hardened advice can certainly help you become one.

The Monday Melee: Housing Rolling Over

What We're Reading: Race to Cut Taxes Fuels Urge to Merge, Hoffman and Plumridge, The Wall Street Journal Better late than never. Liberals abandon Obamacare mandate....

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You Can’t Blame Yourself for Wondering About Bonds

You can’t blame yourself for wondering about bonds. But...

AI Fears Arrive as Midterms Approach

As the spooky season arrives, Victor Davis Hanson argues...

DOE Unveils Major Push to Upgrade U.S. Power Grid

The U.S. Department of Energy plans to support 31...

Record VLCC Orders Face Shipyard Capacity Crunch

VLCC newbuilding orders have surged 358% this year as...

Bonds: You’re the Bank

This is how bonds work. Like any product, bonds...

Would You Go to Walmart if You Didn’t Have to Go In?

Walmart is a hard place to shop. The long—seemingly...

Major Shift in Chinese Investment Climate amid Xi Jinping Crackdown

A crackdown on foreign businesses by Chinese President Xi...

Your Survival Guy, September Boating, and the Almanac

If you want to enjoy some nice September boating,...

U.S., Denmark and Greenland Strengthen Arctic Cooperation

President Donald Trump signed a security agreement with Denmark...

Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) vs. Wellington (VWELX): Which Fund is Best?

The Vanguard Wellesley (VWINX) and Wellington (VWELX) funds are both...