This Week in Stock Market History“Why are memories so short? Why do such speculative crazes seem so isolated from the lessons of history? I have no apt answer to offer, but I am convinced that Bernard Baruch was correct in suggesting that a study of...

One of the reasons ETFs have exploded in popularity recently is because ETFs are more tax efficient compared to mutual funds. Why are do ETFs have better tax efficiency, and when does this difference even matter? One note before we get started: To be...

I don’t think there is any better teacher than history for investors today. “There is no better teacher than history in determining the future… There are answers worth billions of dollars in a $30 history book.” ― Charles T. Munger, in Poor Charlie’s...

This Week in Stock Market History“There is no better teacher than history in determining the future... There are answers worth billions of dollars in a $30 history book.” ― Charles T. Munger, in Poor Charlie’s Almanack August 6th, 1945&nbs...

Below is a simple 5 question quiz presented to 25,000 Americans. Only 14% got all 5 answers correct. We have also updated this to include the new “bonus question”available. This is troubling because not understanding these topics can have a profound...

This Week in Stock Market History“There is no better teacher than history in determining the future... There are answers worth billions of dollars in a $30 history book.” ― Charles T. Munger, in Poor Charlie’s Almanack January 2nd, 2000 - Yahoo...

While I hope 2021 brings along a lot of improvement, it seems likely we have at least a few months to lay low and hunker down before life returns to normal. Between New Years resolutions, winter weather, and the coronavirus, there has never been a be...

With a new year comes new IRS rules. Here’s what has changed for 2021 in regards to how much you can contribute to your IRA, 401k, and Roth IRA – Along with various income restrictions to be eligible. As a reminder, you have until April 2021 to make...

It is very easy in hindsight to be in awe of one of today’s “great” stocks, and dream about how much money you could have if you had only invested decades ago. For example, Apple stock since 1992, which is up about 8,300%:   But this doesn’t tell the...

This Week in Stock Market History - 3 Lessons From The Past“There is no better teacher than history in determining the future... There are answers worth billions of dollars in a $30 history book.” ― Charles T. Munger, in Poor Charlie’s Almanack ...

Reminder - We have a monthly giveaway for our newsletter readers. Only those on this newsletter are eligible to win. So, enter here and thanks for reading and being a subscriber!This Week in Stock Market History“There is no better teacher than histor...

I first heard of the book “The Outsiders” in Berkshire Hathaway’s 2012 letter to shareholders. And who is going to ignore a book that Buffett calls “outstanding!”? The book goes in detail on 8 different CEOs who excelled at creating exceptional long...