Investing

How to take a qualified certified delivery (QCC) at Vanguard [with Screenshots]

Qualified qualified distributions (QCDs) are the most effective way for seniors to give to charity. You can still see your…

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Inflation is not reversible

A student asks: The historical inflation rate over the past 75 years is still 3%. The Fed’s target is 2%…

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Animal Spirits: Netflix vs. Paramount

Today’s animal spirits are brought to you by Neos Investments and feature A: Check out Neos Investment’s Linen-Linening https://neosfunds.com. Financial…

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What we learned when our employer was arrested on drug charges

In my last column, how we became real real estate investors, I explained the simple methods we used to analyze…

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Speak your book: Investing in real estate debt

– Sent December 8, 2025 around Ben Carlson Today’s talk your book is brought to you by Invesco: See here…

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Don’t run out of money in retirement

One of the biggest fears of many investors and retirees is that they will run out of money in retirement.…

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Investing works and works – common sense wealth

Back in 2019 I wrote a eulogy for the 60/40 portfolio: The 60/40 portfolio was transferred on October 16, 2019,…

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Will home prices bottom out in 2026?

A student asks: Do you think we will finally see house prices fall in 2026? Redfin says there are more…

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Talk about your book: The Psychology of Income

– Sent December 1, 2025 around Ben Carlson Today’s talk your book is brought to you by Neos: See here…

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How much will the stock market fall in 2026?

Some questions to consider as we approach the New Year with the stock market: What would the worst draw be?…

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