Yearly Archives: 2019

RIP Jake Burton

In high school in the late 80s, my friends and I were part of the snowboarding revolution that Jake Burton was pioneering. I remember...

Here’s Why America Can’t Afford to Give Warren an Inch

In The Wall Street Journal, Amity Shlaes explains why even mild compromise with Democrats could unleash terrible consequences. She writes: She’ll only get halfway. That’s...

Phone Scams are Getting Better: Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Just this week alone, two investors told me they have recently received calls that were believable scams. The robocall scams that regularly target your...

Tacoma Politicians Use Loophole to Target Gun Owners

In October I told you about an attempt by politicians in Tacoma, Washington to use a loophole to get around state law that prevents...

Live Within Your Means and Debt Free

Live within your means, and debt-free. That's the advice everyone should adhere to. A debt-free life will reduce stress and provide peace of mind. Many...

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Investing Mistakes to Avoid: #3 Back 40 Back

UPDATE 11.13.26: It's never a bad time to remember...

Can France Get Its Wine through the Tariff Wall?

Nicolas Forissier, France's trade minister, joined Bloomberg TV to...

It’s Nice to Go Trav’ling

In my conversations with you, many of you are...

Capital Gains Tax: Real and Fake

Take a good, hard look at your state's tax...

You’re the Multimillionaire Next Door for a Reason

Originally posted on September 8, 2026. You’re the multimillionaire next...

Beat Inertia: Waiting Until Tomorrow Can Be Costly

When was the last time you updated your insurance...

Permitting Reform: This Senate’s Last Hurrah

Majority Leader John Thune's Senate hasn't done much, and...

Household Debt Grows as Rates Rise

Americans' household debt rose in the third quarter of...