Holiday: Happy Friday from Your Survival Guy

Rose Island Lighthouse – Newport, RI

Happy Friday from Your Survival Guy. I hope you’re getting out there and enjoying life. The stormy weather is here, but that’s not keeping visitors away—far from it.

Last night, one of our favorite restaurants was packed with a mix of locals and visitors. Sure, I can complain about the traffic, but I have to admit it’s nice to see friends and families out having a good time.

Time flies, though.

Advice: If you want to slow it down, have kids or be a new grandparent staying with your grandkids. The days can be long, but the years fly by. It’s hard to believe we’re empty nesters—most of the time.

Want some relief? Tired of being whipsawed by the markets? Take a holiday. September is a great time to visit New England, but in my conversations with you, you’re telling me reservations are tough to come by. The secret is out about September being nice.

Action Line: Make sure you’re investing for your comfort level. As the late, great Jack Bogle would say, “Don’t just do something; stand there.” Easier said than done if you’re chasing your tail with no idea where you’re going. I’m here if you need me: ejsmith@yoursurvivalguy.com.

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E.J. Smith is Founder of YourSurvivalGuy.com, Managing Director at Richard C. Young & Co., Ltd., a Managing Editor of Richardcyoung.com, and Editor-in-Chief of Youngresearch.com. His focus at all times is on preparing clients and readers for “Times Like These.” E.J. graduated from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with a B.S. in finance and investments. In 1995, E.J. began his investment career at Fidelity Investments in Boston before joining Richard C. Young & Co., Ltd. in 1998. E.J. has trained at Sig Sauer Academy in Epping, NH. His first drum set was a 5-piece Slingerland with Zildjians. He grew-up worshiping Neil Peart (RIP) of the band Rush, and loves the song Tom Sawyer—the name of his family’s boat, a Grady-White Canyon 306. He grew up in Mattapoisett, MA, an idyllic small town on the water near Cape Cod. He spends time in Newport, RI and Bartlett, NH—both as far away from Wall Street as one could mentally get. The Newport office is on a quiet, tree lined street not far from the harbor and the log cabin in Bartlett, NH, the “Live Free or Die” state, sits on the edge of the White Mountain National Forest. He enjoys spending time in Key West (RIP JB) and Paris. Please get in touch with E.J. at ejsmith@yoursurvivalguy.com To sign up for my free monthly Survive & Thrive letter, click here.