One of the many unsung heroes of World War 2 was Lt. General John C.H. Lee. Lee was in command of the U.S. Army’s Service of Supply and in charge of turning the United Kingdom into “one gigantic air base, workshop,… Read More
You may have heard that diversification is a good strategy for investing. But what does it mean and why does it matter so much?In investment terms, diversification is a strategy that involves spreading investments across different assets, sectors, industries, and… Read More
In the United States, discussions about personal finance often seem to be plentiful in a broad sense – with talk shows, self-help books, and a fascination with tax loopholes and extravagant purchases. Strangely, however, these discussions become notably scarce when… Read More
The ideal company to own would possess the following 3 attributes. Operates in an industry with minimal competition and with high barriers to entry for new competitors allowing the company to generate high Returns on Invested Capital (ROIC). Requires minimal… Read More
A well-rounded estate plan addresses not only the distribution of wealth but also the welfare of your loved ones and the management of crucial medical and financial decisions. In this article, we’ll explore the multifaceted nature of estate planning, covering… Read More
Marriott is one of the largest hotel companies in the world but it owns very few hotels. They run an asset-light business model that avoids the significant capital expenditures associated with acquiring, developing, or maintaining hotel properties. This also reduces… Read More
Online scammers continue to find new ways to try to gain access to your accounts. Protecting yourself online continues to be an important strategy to protect your wealth. Online scammers tend to use scare tactics and follow the path of… Read More
Perhaps the most important economic and market driver over the last few years has been the Federal Reserve’s (“Fed”) aggressive inflation battle marked by a sharp rise in interest rates. Since 2021 the Fed has raised rates 11 times totaling… Read More
On the journey towards financial well-being, knowledge truly is power. While I think most would agree that money management is a vital life skill, it is often overlooked in traditional education and not talked about enough at home. Let’s face… Read More
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt per borrower has been knocked down by the Supreme Court and the COVID-driven student loan payment pause expires on August 31, 2023. Many of the 43… Read More
First published in 1949, Ben Graham’s The Intelligent Investor remains highly influential, especially with Warren Buffett, who regards it as “the best book on investing ever