Your Survival Guy’s been reading “My Effin’ Life,” by Geddy Lee of the band Rush. To understand Lee, one needs to know where he came from: the suburbs of Toronto, Canada, a child of holocaust surviving parents. His father died when Lee was only 12, and as such, Lee knew about loss at a young […]
Investing
What’s the Right Amount to Invest in Stocks?
Your Survival Guy has witnessed it all when it comes to investing. I’ve written to you about the top 10 investing mistakes to avoid and the top 10 investing habits of the fairly wealthy (see below). I’ve told you how I see investors get overweight in stocks like it’s an all-you-can-eat buffet. Then they switch […]
“Survival Guy, How Much Should I Invest in Stocks?”
“How much should I invest in stocks?” It’s a good question. One you might be thinking about. Sure, when you’re working, it’s easy to invest in stocks because you have a paycheck to lean on like a crutch. But what if you’re retired with no paycheck, living on a fixed income? Investing in stocks can […]
“Survival Guy, What Have You Done for Me Lately?”
“Hey, Survival Guy, what have you done for me lately?” you ask. “Good question.” Let’s refresh our memories. One of the more important tasks of an investor is to protect what one makes. You know how it goes. Rule #1: don’t lose money. Rule #2: don’t forget rule #1. As another wise man said, then […]
“We Want Preservation…” No Soup for You!
When prospective clients tell me, “We want preservation of principal and growth,” I think of the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld and feel like responding, “No soup for you!” Because this happens all the time. And I get it. Part of our precious time together at www.yoursurvivalguy.com, dear reader, is to learn about each other and […]
Survive and Thrive February 2024: “It’s My Job” Key West’s Farewell to Jimmy Buffett
Dear Survivor, Your Survival Guy and Gal were in Key West recently to confirm for New England that the sun still exists. It does. But as you snowbirds know, Florida hasn’t exactly felt like Margaritaville. Which brings us to one night during our trip, where we were able to find two seats for Mac McAnally’s […]
Vanguard’s Tim Buckley to Resign
After six years leading Vanguard, Tim Buckley is resigning. Jack Pitcher reports in The Wall Street Journal: Vanguard Group Chief Executive Mortimer J. “Tim” Buckley will retire by year-end, the company said Thursday, capping a six-year tenure during which the investment manager’s assets increased more than 80%. Buckley was tasked with expanding a firm that […]
DIVIDENDS: “Do or Do Not. There is No Try”
Ahhhh, cash, money, green. Sounds so nice. More money, less work. We all want it, and we all say we need it, but when it comes to investing, why do investors ignore it? I’m talking about dividends. In a “What have you done for me lately?” world, investors live or die on prices. Don’t be […]
DIVIDENDS: The Highest Yield Isn’t Always Best
Dividend yield is important, but sometimes, a high yield can be a warning. In the past fifty years, stocks with yields in the eighth decile have outperformed those with yields in the ninth and tenth deciles, as well as those in the sixth and seventh. Action Line: When you want to talk about dividends and […]
The Arithmetic and Psychology of Stock Gains vs. Losses
With all the talk this week about stock market darlings, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about losses. Because losses can be temporary, just like gains, but losses tend to leave a scar. What’s amazing is how quickly losses are forgotten by investors, and the cycle repeats. Because, wait for it, […]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- …
- 112
- Next Page »