Why Removing Struggle From Our Kids May Be the Costliest Financial Mistake of the Baby Boomer Generation
Dr. Scott Atlas made a point recently that stopped me cold. The Baby Boomer generation, with the best of intentions, raised a generation insulated from failure, from consequence, and from the experience of working for something, failing, and trying again.
Why Market Timing Is a Fool’s Game and What Actually Works
I have a crystal ball at Markowski Investments. Always have. And back in 1999, I decided to let the cat out of the bag about what it was telling me.
Why Smart Investors Focus on Risk Management Instead of Chasing Returns
The number one rule at Markowski Investments is simple: don’t lose money. Not because it’s obvious, but because most investors have no idea how devastating a major loss truly is.
New Fed Chair Takes Aim at Sticky Inflation: What It Means for Your Money
The new Fed Chair just delivered one of the most honest critiques of Federal Reserve policy I have heard in years. Here is what his testimony means for your purchasing power and your portfolio.
Why Financial TV Pundits Keep Costing You Money and Never Face Consequences
The same faces appear on CNBC every single day, making calls that blow up your portfolio, and then acting like it never happened. I have been sounding this alarm for years, and the IBM debacle is just the latest proof that financial entertainment television is not financial advice.
Crypto Advisory Firm Targeted Seniors and Lost Millions: What Every Investor Must Know
An SEC-registered firm called Advisors Crypto just became the latest cautionary tale in a long line of financial engineering disasters. If you think registration with regulators means protection, this story will change your mind.
Financial Planning vs. Financial Preparation: Why the Difference Could Change Your Entire Retirement
I have spent over two decades arguing that the phrase ‘financial planning’ is not just imprecise, it is actively misleading. What most Americans actually need is not a rigid five-year plan, it is financial preparation built to bend without breaking.
The Greed Trap: How Con Artists Find Your Buttons and Take Your Money
After 26 years on air, I keep coming back to one truth that most financial professionals won’t say out loud: greed is the weapon used against investors, not by markets, but by the people selling to them. Understanding how that weapon works is the only real protection you have.
My One Strike Policy: Why Integrity Is the Only Currency That Matters in Business
In business and investing, I have zero tolerance for fake people. One sign of dishonesty and you are done, no second chances, no explanations accepted.
Private Equity’s Exit Crisis: What the 9-Year Logjam Means for Your Portfolio
Private equity is sitting on 13,500 unsold companies, and the backlog is getting worse, not better. If you have exposure to private equity in your retirement or investment portfolio, here is what you need to understand right now.