Alternatives Now Essential For Every Portfolio The high net worth (HNW) and ultrahigh net worth (UHNW) individuals are wealthy because they invest differently than the average individual investor. Whereas the average investor follows a traditional 60/40 allocation (60% stocks/40% bonds/fixed income) with little to no allocation to alternatives, the wealthy allocate significant portions […]
In his book “Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking,” author Malcolm Gladwell explores the power of the subconscious mind to make snap judgments and to think without thinking. Blink examines what separates great decision-makers from the poor ones. Why do some people follow their instincts and win while others end up stumbling into error? The great […]
When it comes to investing, sometimes boring is the best course – especially if a particular asset has a solid track record as a proven workhorse. Traditional investments might be boring to the cyber-connected crowd who are constantly chasing the next big thing, but why mess with something that works? Meme stocks and cryptocurrencies […]
Gold has its uses, but not as an investment. Over the past ten years, gold has generated a total return of exactly zero. This is even taking into account the post-Great Recession frenzy gold experienced in late 2011. The perception about gold is that it’s a good hedge against market uncertainty and inflation […]
We as a society are obsessed with the lifestyles of the rich and famous. That is why we’re interested in the lives of athletes, actors, singers and other celebrities. Part of it can be attributed to envy. Some of us want to have the lifestyles that these public figures project onto their fans. At the […]
When it comes to investing, do you consider yourself a short-term investor or a long-term investor? The answer to this question will likely describe your investing style. Long-term investors prefer a buy-and-hold strategy where the ups and downs of the markets are ironed out over time, providing a reliable and predictable return. Another name for a […]
As the dust slowly settles from the COVID fallout of 2020, many of us are adjusting to a normal. Vaccines are now widely available and key to the easing of travel restrictions globally. And while the world is eager to leave 2020 behind, its citizens remain cautious with a heightened sense of safety – many […]
Belize is a country of diversity… Not only is it known for variety of geology and biodiversity but also for cultural diversity. Tourists and immigrants may be initially drawn to Belize for its biodiversity and topography, but its multicultural diversity makes tourists want to return, and immigrants want to stay. Belize is known for its high biodiversity for a small country […]
Themes: Earning money in your sleep is the ultimate dream. It’s easier than you think if you put in the work. Start now to receive years of rewards later. Pipe Dream? Most people not named Phil Mickelsen are thinking of retirement because nobody wants to work forever. Phil doesn’t need to golf […]
The wealthy are known to zig when everyone else zags. In the early days of COVID, as the economy shut down, while many lost their jobs or suffered economic hardship, the wealthiest did not suffer any setbacks. Instead, they were making aggressive investment moves while everyone else sat back and waited. When stimulus checks hit, as […]
