The complexity of investing and the overwhelming tendency to perpetuate self-destructive investing behavior make it seem only natural to seek professional help. Many Americans turn to financial planners, brokers, or ... Read MoreRead More
Trying to play God with the financial markets is highly destructive. So don’t try it. In the end, you will guess wrong. Instead, have the long-term courage to take the ... Read MoreRead More
You will often hear so-called investment experts say things like, “You have to eliminate feelings from the investment process.” There is only one problem with that: It is impossible. No ... Read MoreRead More
Most of us have been taught that investing is a solitary experience; that what we do is we go and meet with our financial planner or our financial advisor, and ... Read MoreRead More
Matson On The Financial Media They need readers and viewers to sell advertising. It is all about profits and the way to keep you watching and reading is to tap ... Read MoreRead More
Matson On Necessary Lie Syndrome A necessary lie is a lie we tell ourselves just before we engage in unhealthy or dysfunctional behavior. For speculation masquerading as investing, it is, ... Read MoreRead More
Matson On Facilitators It’s my belief that financial advisors don’t want to upend the gravy boat, and thus tend to tell clients what they want to hear. Instead of helping ... Read MoreRead More
Now that the election is over, investors are wondering what the future has in store for their portfolios. The reality is that while elections may have short term impacts on ... Read MoreRead More
Becoming a Seasoned Investor Seasoned in my mind, means several things, such as: Being able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure. Being able to bear up under hard times. ... Read MoreRead More
We all know what the retirement picture is supposed to look like. We spend our whole life working toward that magical retirement age when your golden years begin–the hobbies, the ... Read MoreRead More
