Investments To Hedge Against Inflation: Farmland, REITs, Precious Metals

Inflation is elevated. As a result, let’s look at investments to hedge against inflation. If our income and our investment returns are not beating inflation each year, on a relative basis, we are losing. Therefore, it is up to each of us to at least keep up with inflation. My annual net worth growth target […]

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The Main Types Of Investment Risk Exposure To Be Aware Of

I’m not sure if homebuyers truly realize how much concentrated risk they are taking when they buy property. Most middle-class homeowners have a majority of their net worth in their primary residence (~80%). This can be dangerous during a downturn. Therefore, I want to use this post to discuss the main types of investment risk

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A Favorite Bullish Indicator For Stocks Is Still Flashing Green

A bullish indicator gives investors more confidence to buy or hold a position. There are many variables to track when making an investment decision. However, this bullish indicator has been flashing green since 2Q2020 and is still flashing green today in 2021. As I was updating my post on helping people decide whether to pay

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Patient Capital: The Key To Long-Term Wealth Creation

Patient capital is the key to long-term wealth creation. Patient capital is the opposite of active trading and non-stop speculating. One of the main reason why I invest in real estate and venture capital is because they encourage investors to invest for the long term. Liquidity is overrated. Once you have about six months worth

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Should I Get Roadside Assistance Coverage Insurance? Hell Yeah!

Roadside assistance is important. Without roadside assistance coverage, you could be stranded in the middle of nowhere for hours! However, I’m not sure getting roadside assistance coverage insurance is worth it. It all depends on how old and unreliable your car is. When I drove an old beater, getting roadside assistance coverage and an extended

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Disadvantages Of The Roth IRA: Not All Is What It Seems

Although the Roth IRA is an important tax-advantaged retirement account, there are also disadvantages of the Roth IRA that are seldom discussed. For years I’ve been an opponent of the Roth IRA. After the government came out with its tricky way to let us all do a “one-time” Roth IRA conversion from our traditional IRAs,

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How Rich Must You Be To Dine At French Laundry Like Gavin Newsom?

Since 2007, the Michelin Guide has awarded The French Laundry their highest rating of three stars. Unless you’re really rich or a politician, you will likely have to wait months to get a reservation at this Yountville, California restaurant in Napa Valley. Deca-millionaire California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife were spotted having an opulent dinner

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