I recently came across an entertaining and insightful piece by Nicol Natale and Ashley Welch for Everyday Health about CEOs and celebrities who swear by meditation. Meditation, it turns out, is not just for monks on mountaintops. It is a powerful reminder that no matter how fast-paced our environment becomes, the ability to pause and…

After three decades in the financial industry and meeting all kinds of wealthy individuals, I have found they generally fall into two camps. The first group is refreshingly straightforward, they admit they do not know much and come in with genuine curiosity, asking questions and wanting to learn and work together. The second group takes…

Since the April lows, Wall Street’s bull streak has practically defied gravity. Despite a laundry list of worries, stocks have kept charging higher. The S&P 500 has now achieved its third-longest streak of 3‑year highs since 1928, a feat that is as impressive as it is puzzling. This relentless rally has been fueled by a…

Our usual market survey is taking a tea break today. Instead, I thought I would share some reflections on one of the toughest parts of long-term investing. One of the most uncomfortable truths of long-term investing is that even the best investments or the most carefully crafted portfolios will occasionally nosedive. In finance classrooms, we…

When whipping up meals for your loved ones, it is not just about what is on the plate, it is about your vibe too. According to Ayurvedic teachings, which have been around for a few thousand years, the cook’s emotional state can actually influence the quality of the food. So, if you are feeling like…