Do Not Zoom in On Monthly Returns
Clients got worried about their investments last month. But I want to encourage them (and you) to zoom out to the bigger picture.
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Jesse Cramer
Jesse Cramer created The Best Interest to explain personal finance and investing in simple terms. His writing has been featured by CNBC, MSN, The Motley Fool, and other national publications. He resides in Rochester, NY with his wife and their dog, where he works in wealth management. Follow Jesse on Twitter: @BestInterest_JC
The Oldest Bad Joke on Wall Street
It’s that time of year again. The Wall Street wizards look in their crystal balls at the next year of stock performance.
Confession: I Leased a Car (?!)
Most personal finance experts would tell you that cars are a terrible investment, and that leasing a car is even worse. Why’d I do it anyway?
It’s Not Rocket Science
What lessons can we take from weight loss success and Daylight Savings, and apply to make better personal finance decisions?
The Worst Cost of Bad Financial Advice
A single terrible experience can scar us. It can be the hot stove that scalds us, that teaches us, “Don’t ever do that again.”
Taylor Swift or Cristiano Ronaldo? And Their Hidden Investing Lesson
Who is more famous globally: Taylor Swift or Cristiano Ronaldo? The answer hides a powerful investing lesson.
5 Year-End Financial Planning Tips
If you’re not careful, the holiday season will fly by (in a sleigh?) before you can do these 5 intelligent things in your financial plan.
What Long-Term Stock Returns Should I Assume in My Plan?
People in the retirement planning community (especially online) do not have the right mental models long-term stock market returns.
You Received a Windfall: Now What?
When you receive a windfall, careful planning and mindful decision-making can help you maximize its positive impact on your life.
Is the “4% Rule” Too Risky?
If you use the 4% rule to plan your retirement, are you exposing yourself to too much risk? Or not enough?