W.I.T. #53 - Critical Thinking
Sometimes seemingly undeniable facts tell us only half the story. By thinking critically we can more reliably find the truth of the matter.
Sometimes seemingly undeniable facts tell us only half the story. By thinking critically we can more reliably find the truth of the matter.
Four years is at once both a long time and a short time.
Companies with a seemingly insurmountable advantage over their competitors don’t always stay in the lead.
Digging into the economic impact of the largest generation in the history of the world moving into retirement.
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Is there a difference between being smart and intelligent, and if so should you work toward being one vs the other?
The late Herb Kohl owned the Milwaukee Bucks for decades; find out how you can invest like a billionaire by thinking about his story.
The reliability of financial experts' annual predictions often leaves a lot to be desired.
Investor sentiment is a commonly cited factor in forecasting stock market returns. That sounds good, but a look at the facts shows a different story.
After a divorce or the death of a spouse, implementing a few tax planning strategies can compensate for the change in filing status.
With new rates just announced, investing in I bonds may be worth considering.
Survivorship Bias can limit our perspective to just one side of an equation leading us to draw inaccurate conclusions.
What we consider ‘old’ might be relative to our age, but maybe it is a moving target over time.
The Surgeon General’s report highlights the importance of maintaining strong social bonds in retirement.
A look at 2023 stock market trends so far is a good reminder of the always-wise strategy of investment diversification.
Measuring the success of your investments depends on what matters most to you.
How you view the stock market performance in 2023 depends on your perspective.
Trends in the longevity of mutual funds indicate how picking investments is as much an art as a science.
Taking a big-picture view of our lives can bring perspective and help us focus on what is truly important.
Leading economic indicators in the current U.S. economy are positive, but there are a few potential red flags to keep an eye on.