Selling and Surviving
“Jesse – I don’t understand why you hold bonds. I don’t know why anyone holds bonds. Can you explain the “problem” with a 100% stock portfolio?”
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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
Not So Common Sense
Common sense is a black hole until it’s been explained to you.
Golfers Are Investors
I’ve been playing a little golf in my own life, and I had a small epiphany after my latest adventure chasing balls through the woods: golf and financial literacy are basically the same.
Bucket Your Money
An easy way to level up your finances is to bucket your money. It’s a mental accounting trick that helps both your objective financial plan and your subjective financial mindset.
Net Worth, Projects, and Dogs – Update Q2 2022
Another quarter in the books! Every three months, I’ll be taking a look at my personal finances, recent news from The Best Interest, and more dog pictures.
My Parents’ Neighbors’ House Caught Fire: A Financial Cautionary Tale
My parents’ neighbors’ house caught fire last week. My financial mind can’t help but see powerful money lessons.
The Near-Zero Benefit from Timing the Market
Can I contribute cash and then wait to invest once the market hits its bottom? You can. But it’s not a smart idea.
Discipline and Focus
I am amazed (but mostly frustrated) at my ability to do childish things. Too many cookies. Too much TV. Not enough exercise. You get it. And you’re probably in the same boat. But I know human brains—your brain, my brain—can change. They can improve, whether in finances, diet, exercise, or another arena.
Streaks and Skill
My thoughts on investing have shifted over the years. New ideas consistently challenge me and force me to question my assumptions. The biggest: is there skill in investing?
“You Just Go”
When you get the opportunity to see your best friends and family, you don’t want to miss it. You don’t want to miss them. You just go.