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Posted on January 24, 2022January 26, 2022

How Much Diversification Is Too Much?

We all have been told that Diversification is a Good Thing. Having investment in only one stock (or one company or one entity) is dangerous and highly risky. We are told: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. We are told to spread out our risk. Continue reading “How Much Diversification Is Too Much?”

Posted on December 27, 2021January 2, 2022

The End of the Year and the Beginning of the Year

It’s here again, the end-beginning pair. Continue reading “The End of the Year and the Beginning of the Year”

Posted on December 13, 2021January 5, 2023

Is It Best To Avoid Volatility?

Is volatility a necessary evil? Can we avoid it? Should we? Continue reading “Is It Best To Avoid Volatility?”

Posted on December 6, 2021November 6, 2021

Where To Draw The Line?

Once one finally has saved some money, how to allocate between savings and investing? Continue reading “Where To Draw The Line?”

Posted on November 22, 2021November 6, 2021

Why Do You Continue To Shovel Money Into Facebook’s Hands?

Every time you use Facebook/Meta, you are giving them money. Why do you do this? Continue reading “Why Do You Continue To Shovel Money Into Facebook’s Hands?”

Posted on November 15, 2021January 5, 2023

Four Years. Smile If You Dare Is Four Years Old.

As the old saying goes, Continue reading “Four Years. Smile If You Dare Is Four Years Old.”

Posted on November 1, 2021September 24, 2021

Taming the Social Media Beast

The world seems totally awash with people ranting and raving at each other. Continue reading “Taming the Social Media Beast”

Posted on October 11, 2021August 10, 2021

What Causes Human Conflict?

We think it is what we believe in that gives us meaning. Unfortunately, Continue reading “What Causes Human Conflict?”

Posted on September 27, 2021July 31, 2021

Why Purchase and Hold Dividend Payers When I Can Make More Money Trading Tech Companies?

A fair question to be asked. Undoubtedly, Continue reading “Why Purchase and Hold Dividend Payers When I Can Make More Money Trading Tech Companies?”

Posted on September 20, 2021July 29, 2021

Why Is My Head So Full Of Thoughts?

It is like my brain, my mind, is a thought generating and Continue reading “Why Is My Head So Full Of Thoughts?”

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