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Ignore the Headlines... Focus on the Bigger Picture

The job of the most powerful man in the world involves 98% talk and 2% action.

At least, that's what former U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke believes about his time spent in the role.

One of the Most Dangerous Myths About Aging

Apparently, there's a website solely devoted to hating "Grandpa Joe"...

If that name rings a bell, it comes from a character in the 1971 movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Specifically, he's the main protagonist Charlie's grandfather, and the duo journey through a magical chocolate factory.

The Mad Dash to Safe Havens

Anytime there's uncertainty in the market, investors follow the same playbook...

They flee to "safe haven" assets. And that's exactly what we're seeing today.

Save Your Life in Just Three Minutes a Day

This powerful preventive against all of those chronic diseases in old age takes just three minutes of your day...

But most of us lie about doing it.

How to Handle This Trading 'Disaster'

Coming out of the 2008 financial crisis, we stumbled upon one of the world's greatest businesses trading for a steal of a price.

At the time, my Retirement Trader newsletter was a new trading service... And this was the exact setup we were looking for. It was the ideal mix of potential return and safety. Naturally, we recommended throwing some money at the opportunity.

How Thales of Miletus Made a Fortune

It's a strategy often associated with risky bets and spending all day glued to your brokerage account...

But its roots trace back to olive harvests in ancient Greece.

The Mind-Blowing Benefits of These Blues

I'm a blueberry emoji...

To explain, our company uses the instant-messaging app from Slack Technologies. And it comes with emojis, just like the kind you have for texting.

Think About First Principles

Whether you want to use Aristotle or Elon Musk as your guide, now's the time to check in on a little investing wisdom...

After a long period of calm, the market woke up and slapped investors in the face last month. A huge 3% drop on August 5 and a historic spike in volatility put the markets in a tizzy... at least for a little.

Five Threats to Happy, Healthy Aging

It starts in our 50s...

As the years creep up on us, so does our need for stimulation...

It Hasn't Been a Great Year for My Favorite Stocks

For much of this year, the S&P 500 Index hit new high after new high.

Despite the small correction earlier this month, the index is once again nearing historic highs. Year to date, it's up 17%. That's a fantastic return for just about any year... and we're only eight months in.