Don’t be fooled: markets often rally right as a recession starts
The Correlation Between Late Market Rallies and the Start of Recessions The relationship between late market rallies and the onset of recessions has been a subject of interest and analysis among economists and investors. The stock market is often considered a leading indicator of economic health, and the occurrence of late market rallies just before […]
How Rich Guys protect their investments during a recession
As the old adage goes, “The only constant in life is change.” This holds true for the financial markets as well. Cycles of economic growth and recession are a natural part of any economy, and the savvy investor (whether that’s the Rich Guy or the asset manager the Rich Guy is smart enough to hire) […]
The Founding Four, Part 2 of 9: Saving
This is Part 2 of a 9-part blog series called “The Founding Four”, about the four most important things you need to do to begin down the path to financial independence. You can read Part 1, in which we lay out the basics of all four, here. As we discussed last week, there are four […]
The Wisdom of Solomon: Give it all you’ve got.
As is true for many other aspects of our lives, the Bible has significant lessons about money, wealth and success. Many of these come from the life story and teachings of King Solomon, the son and successor of the Israel’s first king, David. Solomon is said to have been the wisest, and by no coincidence the […]
Motivation Monday
“All wealth is the product of labor” – John Locke