Monthly Archives: April, 2025

Phones Light Up When Investments Are Down

You know from here, here, and here that whether it’s tariffs or no tariffs, markets aren’t exactly cheap. Even so, markets, like people, can...

Investing Mistakes to Avoid: #11 FOG

UPDATE 4.8.25: In times like these, with high market volatility, it's more important than ever to avoid getting caught in the fog. UPDATE 6.24.24: Do...

Lost in the Woods: Dow Headed for Worst April Since 1932

April isn’t over yet, but that’s a scary headline. What did investors expect? Stocks, like trees, don’t grow to the moon. That doesn’t mean...

Investing Mistakes to Avoid: #9 Hobbyist or Hobbit?

Originally posted June 16, 2023. “We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner!”...

What Did Investors Expect?

What did investors expect? Markets don’t go up forever. It’s why Your Survival Guy has written ad nauseam about asset allocation, diversification, and being...

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Real Estate: Know This Detail

The old phrase "They get you coming and going"...

How Narrow Is Your Margin of Safety?

Do not be misled by the temptation of a...

Your Survival Guy’s RAGE Gauge: Slow and Steady

Your Survival Guy's RAGE Gauge is in, and the...

There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part4)

There’s nothing wrong with making money slowly because when...

State Taxes Take Sides

Depending on what state you live in, your politicians...

To Your Survival Guy: Greetings from Machu Picchu

Yesterday, Your Survival Guy received this “Greetings from Machu...

There’s Nothing Wrong with Making Money Slowly (Part 3)

OK, so you know Your Survival Guy believes there’s...

Your Survival Guy: Charting Your Course

Market headlines can pull you off course; you need...