In a world where being “connected” often feels like a full-time job, I have managed to maintain a rather elusive online presence despite what all the social media gurus might say. While many professionals are actively building their personal brands, I have chosen a different route. No, I did not lose my login password (though…
The investor’s black belt
I periodically recycle old posts on my blog to ensure that new clients can benefit from valuable content they may have missed and this post is one such example. Obtaining my first black belt in Tae Kwon Do more than 30 years ago marked a significant milestone, demonstrating my dedication and perseverance in the martial…
Survey Monday
Gold is one of the best-performing asset classes so far this year, outperforming US and international equities and bonds, commodities and other real assets. Earlier in the year, gold’s strong returns were driven by continued central bank buying and escalating geopolitical tensions. More recently, the Fed’s shift in interest rate policy and renewed investment demand…
Don’t Stop Believin’
The winner of America’s Got Talent 2024 has been revealed because apparently, the talent was so big it could not stay hidden. Who says miracles do not happen? At 55, Richard Goodall has gone from mopping floors to rocking out! He got married, won a cool million dollars, and even performed “Don’t Stop Believin’” alongside…
Fed’s major rate cut a blunder
If you are buried under your own portfolio, or just find global markets as captivating as a reality TV show, you have probably heard three dozen hot takes on the recent Fed rate cut. The Fed is now on a path to cutting interest rates, and investors are cheering. It is easy to weigh in…