For most of us, a 401(k) is our main approach to saving for retirement. The concept is easy—stash away money now and use it later. But there are alternatives to 401(k) accounts…and for good reason!
Category: Investing & Retirement
Should you be hand-picking stocks? Timing the market? Or taking the “lazy portfolio” way out?
Investing and Retirement are complicated and consequential topics. The articles below address these complex ideas.
I hope you enjoy them! And let me know what other questions you’d like me to dig into.
The GameStop Short Squeeze Explained: 10 Questions and Answers
You have questions, I have the answers. Let’s talk through the GameStop short squeeze of January 2021.
Priced In: How The Stock Market Reacts to News
Confused by the market? “Priced in” means that future news or events are already being considered in determining the price of a stock.
Updated Trinity Study and the 4% Rule- 2021 and Beyond
Using Wade Pfau’s data and “predictions” of the future, we’re creating an updated Trinity Study to use for our retirement planning.
The 2021 Monkey Dartboard Investing Invitational
Let’s put dartboard investing to the test, using real money in this year-long investing experiment. Will the darts beat the experts?
529 Plans: A Complete Guide to Funding Future Education
529 plans are tax-advantaged accounts meant to fund your kids’ educations. This article covers all 529 plan details, from basic to complex.
Turkey, Money, COVID, and More
A smorgasbord of interesting topics in this Thanksgiving 2020 post. From the “Biot number” to investing, and COVID calculator for dessert
Your Retirement Savings Goal for 2021
Looking for a New Years Resolution? Start saving for retirement! This calculator helps you build a retirement savings goal for 2021.
The Market Crash Is Coming! (…Eventually)
The stock market crash is coming…eventually. But trying to anticipate that crash isn’t too smart. Let’s see why.
How I Invest
You asked, so here’s the answer. Let’s breakdown my investment accounts, asset class choices, and why I make those choices.