Greed, Fear, and the Scammer’s Playbook: How Con Artists Find Your Buttons and Push Them
Every con artist, Ponzi schemer, and boiler room operator shares one skill above all others. They find your greed button and they press it.
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Why Your Brain Is Your Biggest Investment Enemy (And What to Do About It)
When markets sell off and the phones start ringing, I see the same thing over and over again. Investors letting their emotions do the trading for them, and it costs them a fortune.
Why Your Brain Is Your Biggest Investment Enemy (And What to Do About It)
When markets sell off and the phones start ringing, I see the same thing over and over again. Investors letting their emotions do the trading for them, and it costs them a fortune.
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Says Talk Less: Why That Actually Matters for Your Portfolio
The Federal Reserve has a new chair, and his first message is refreshingly simple: stop talking so much. As someone who has watched the Fed turn economists into television personalities while everyday investors get whipsawed by every comment and speech, I think Kevin Warsh is onto something.
The Trillionaire Panic Is Economic Ignorance in Action
Every time I scroll through financial commentary lately, I see the same recycled outrage about trillionaires, and it tells me one thing: economic literacy in this country is in serious trouble. Let me break down why the panic is missing the point entirely.
Private Equity and the Demonic Musical Chairs Trap Every Business Owner Needs to Know About
Private equity has become the golden exit for thousands of entrepreneurs, but what happens after the check clears? I have been warning about what I call demonic musical chairs for decades, and the private equity world is one of its clearest examples.
The Turkey Problem: Why Certainty Is the Most Dangerous Word in Your Portfolio
Every investor loves a sure thing. But the moment you become completely certain about any position, you have become Nassim Taleb’s turkey, fat and comfortable right up until the day everything goes to zero.
Why China’s Economic Collapse Is More Dangerous Than Any Military Threat
Everyone keeps screaming about China invading Taiwan, but I think they’re missing the real story. China’s domestic economy is quietly imploding, and that has far bigger implications for your portfolio than any military headline.