Category Archives: Applying Behavioral Finance

The Freedom Most Investors Give Away Every Day

Every year, as Independence Day approaches, I find myself thinking less about fireworks and more [...]

When Concern Isn’t About the Markets Alone

I was recently talking with an advisor about a client who was uneasy about the [...]

Owning Stocks Is a Privilege, Not a Burden

I was thinking recently about something we don’t talk about enough with clients: stocks are [...]

Scams Are the Silent Risk in Wealth Management

It doesn’t matter how good the financial plan is. Or how disciplined your client is [...]

The Holy Grail of Investing Still Isn’t What People Think

Every few years, a new book, strategy, or product gets framed as the answer. The [...]

When Profit Maximization Fails (Evernote Example)

I have been (or I should say had been) a loyal and frequent paid user [...]

When ‘Wait and See’ Is The Right Investment Strategy

There are times when it is easy to invest, and times when it is easier [...]

Are Chatbots the Future of Financial Advice?

Artificial intelligence continues to make great progress as we seek greater efficiency in our businesses [...]

“Smart Money” Shows It’s Stupidity Again

Ever since I began paying attention to the so called “smart money”, I have been [...]

What a NYC Cabbie Said That Made Me So Mad

The following experience is a great reminder of how important it is to change our [...]