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A recession is coming. How do I know this? Because that’s what happens sometimes: We’ve had one every 5 years on average going back 170+ years.…

How to Make Someone Feel Seen and Heard Obviously, be authentic, but making someone feel “seen” is a skill. How Basic Income Programs Can Support Mental…

Life in the late-1800s, by today’s standards, was dismal for the vast majority of the population. The average life expectancy at birth was just 45 years.…

A reader asks: What are we supposed to do over the next 4 years with the Administration’s continuous change in policies? I went heavy into cash…

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At the worst point of this correction the S&P 500 closed down 18.9%. That was before the giant 10% gain the next day. I don’t know…

Volatility is heightened right now. We have volatility in markets, government policy, trade and supply chains, which translates into emotional volatility. Let’s look at some of…

__________________ Whatever your age, if you seek financial independence, then there are three things you need: 1. Your independence number2. A resilient “all-weather” portfolio – what…

Some thoughts and questions on what’s been happening in the markets of late: The market still has veto power. Seeing bond yields scream higher Tuesday night…

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