Jun 29, 2021
In American society, being busy is perceived as high status. Saying "I'm busy" is a socially acceptable way of saying "I'm important". But are we actually busy? Or do we just think we're busy? What are the downsides to being "too busy"? What do the statistics have to say about busyness? And why do we default to claiming...
Jun 22, 2021
Series I bonds are largely unknown and unheard of, yet are one of the safest investments one can make with returns that are adjusted semiannually to factor in changes to inflation. These are backed by the full faith and credit of the US government, making them essentially risk-free. Series I bonds offer a safe haven...
Jun 15, 2021
Credit cards can be a very powerful tool in helping you achieve financial freedom. While some financial experts, most notably Dave Ramsey, strongly advocate against any forms of debt, credit cards included, credit cards offer some great benefits. As long as you are responsible and know how to use credit cards, their...
Jun 8, 2021
On today's episode, I'm joined by Pam Prine, co-founder of Keystone Capital Management Group, an investment and retirement planning firm. Her company manages hundreds of millions of dollars for their clients. In this episode, we discuss how to manage money, including how to identify an investment strategy that is...
Jun 1, 2021
The term "volatility" gets thrown around a lot in finance. What exactly is volatility? And why is it important? In this episode, I dive into that topic and answer those questions. Additionally, I discuss what the beta coefficient is, as well as the VIX, and how you can use both of those to determine when, where and how...