What Investors Tell Me in 17 Seconds Without Saying a Word
You may be surprised by this, but one of the most common things I hear from prospective clients of Richard C. Young’s investment firm...
Can Money Buy Happiness?
A new study from Harvard Business School says it's possible money can buy happiness. More specifically using money to buy free time can make...
Where to Live to Save for Retirement. It’s Not Where You Think
I’ve spent some time lately discussing states with booming economies like South Carolina, and states that are near bankruptcy, like Illinois. Depending on a...
Massachusetts MBTA Pension Problems
The $1.5 billion pension fund has 5,786 bus and train divers, track workers, and other employee members, reports the Boston Globe. And there are...
Get More Retirement Income and Be Your Own Boss
Who would have thought you could make money fishing in retirement? I’ll explain.
“Hey, E.J., quick question. I’ve got a minute before my next pick-up.”...
Is Your 401(k) Eating Your Returns with Fees?
I've warned investors for years about the fees hiding in their 401(k) plans. Often employees don't have much say over how their 401(k) savings...
The Best Investment Newsletter of All-Time?
Originally posted September 7, 2016.
UPDATE, March 10, 2017: Since I wrote this back in September of 2016, I have resurrected the Best Investment Newsletter...
Is the Old Retirement Model Broken?
In an interview with Fidelity Viewpoints, Stanford Center for Longevity founding director Laura Carstensen says the old model of retirement just won't work anymore.
Life...
How the KISS Prinicple is Powering GE’s Digital Solutions Unit
Throughout the years, I've extolled the KISS principle, an abbreviation of Keep it Simple, Stupid. Over complicating matters rarely generates benefits greater than the...
How Much Surprise are You Looking for in Retirement?
Your answer to this question is probably not a whole lot, at least in terms of your investment portfolio. Some surprises may be great,...