“I’ll Start Tomorrow”
What I’m Drinking as I Write – Decaf Coffee For the last several years, I have often had friends ask me for investing advice. There are many ways I could answer their questions – but I think sticking to the basics works well here. Sometimes investing in the stock market seems overwhelming or convoluted. Sometimes…
I’m Back… to Happiness
What I’m Drinking as I Write – Iced Mocha I pulled my hair up for the twelfth day in a row. At what point did I become so irrelevant? Isn’t it funny how we can strive to do such admirable and great things, but struggle to perform small tasks? As an example, I recently passed…
Risk Is in the Eye of the Beholder
What I’m Drinking as I Write – Dead Eye Coffee There are two main types of risk: systematic and unsystematic. Systematic risks relate to the overall economy and cannot be eliminated through different portfolio logistics such as diversification. Unsystematic risks are stock-specific and can be eliminated with portfolio management. Most investors are mindful that some…
You Deserve a $3 Coffee
What I’m Drinking as I Write: If I’m at Dunkin’ Large iced coffee Peanut butter cup swirl Add a shot of espresso With 1 cream on the side If I’m at Starbucks Triple shot of iced espresso In a venti cup Add 2 pumps of white chocolate mocha syrup With sweet cream vanilla cold foam…
The Myth About PMI (It’s Not So Evil)
What I’m Drinking as I Write – Pour Over Coffee Place a paper coffee filter on top of an empty cup or carafe Place finely ground coffee inside the coffee filter (fill 3/4 full) Pour hot water over the grounds slowly and let the water sit for 30 seconds each time Repeat for approx. 3…
Time is Overrated… Most of the Time
What I’m Drinking as I Write – Tripplo Triple shot of espresso, hot or iced I think people often overestimate the value or meaning of time. This is not to say that time is not precious, meaningful, or infinitely valuable. This is to say that we put too much reliance and excuse on time. Let…
I’ve Bought a Stock – Now What?
What I’m Drinking as I Write – Black Eye Coffee 2 shots of espresso 1 cup coffee Brew, combine, and enjoy Congratulations. You’ve found a company you understand and want to invest in, so you’ve finally purchased a share of its stock. The next question is – when are you selling out? A large part…
What to Look For (and Avoid) in a Stock
What I’m Drinking as I Write: Lazy Eye Coffee 2 shots of espresso 1 cup decaf coffee Brew, combine, and enjoy In a previous post I explained what a stock is, and now it’s time to go over a few factors that could be considered or reviewed when purchasing shares in a company. I will…
Back to the Basics: What is a Stock?
What I’m Drinking as I Write: Shin Shin Coffee 2.5 tbsp dark rum 1.5 tbsp simple syrup 0.5 cup strongly-brewed coffee Cream Cinnamon Whisk the cream Add syrup and rum to mug, stir until blended Add coffee Layer with whipped cream Top with cinnamon Most of you have heard of stocks by now. You’ve heard…
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