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September 2025

Does Money Buy Happiness?
We’ve all heard the cliché: “money doesn’t buy happiness.” Cute saying. But let’s be real - most of us spend much of our waking life earning it, saving…
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Why Global Thinking Creates Stronger Portfolios
When people hear “global investing,” most think: foreign stocks, foreign headaches, foreign exchange rates. But “global” is bigger than geography. It’s…
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Not All Fear is Created Equal
Fear is the #1 barrier to investing. But not all fear is created equal.
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The Eggs & Baskets Dilemma
“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” is one of those proverbs so ingrained in the financial world that people quote it as gospel without ever asking…
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Afraid of Heights?
Don't be. This is What Healthy Markets Should Do.
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Why Almost 50% of Adults Don't Invest
Spoiler Alert: It's Not What You Think. The usual suspects—fear, mistrust, lack of knowledge—are real, but they’re symptoms.
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What Do I Buy (Or Sell) Next?
And Why This Is The Wrong Question. “Just tell me what stock to buy.” Or sell. It feels like a shortcut. In reality, it’s a treadmill.
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"Never Stop Searching!"
How a popular cliché prompted me to ask better questions.
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An Intro to The Other Side of Obvious
Obvious answers about money or meaning sound great… until you try them. Then you realize the obvious often blocks us from finding something better. The…
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