Turning Point?

Posted on Sunday, June 29th, 2025

This week felt like a turning point in the markets. Investors seemed to anticipate a pullback as corporations entered their blackout period—the time when companies report earnings and are prohibited from buying back their own shares. Corporate buybacks are a crucial source of liquidity, acting as steady, price-agnostic buyers that help support our investment accounts. Instead,… read more.

Alarm Bells

Posted on Sunday, June 15th, 2025

Every year, I set a reminder in my calendar to change the smoke detector batteries on Mother’s Day. Why Mother’s Day? Honestly, I’m not sure—it just seemed like an easy date to remember. Well, this year, I completely forgot. And of course, I paid the price. At 1 a.m. on Tuesday, that dreaded, ominous beep… read more.

Sound and Resilient

Posted on Sunday, February 4th, 2024

On a personal note, January was a month spent trying to get back in shape from the “Holiday Over-Everything Binge.” The month was spent trying to get to the gym and watching what I ate. On the positive side, Diane and I also enjoyed our time by the fire and watching Downton Abbey. No. I’m… read more.