We wrote a post in March 2016 discussing 2 sectors that were struggling at the time. Now seems like a good time to review the post and the outcome. At the time the experts were stating that everyone was concerned about the future prospects of the Chinese economy and the struggling agricultural … [Read more...] about Stock investors: Focus on history not headlines – UPDATE
Warren Buffett
Will Fed Raise Interest Rates? Don’t Follow the Doomed Frogs
A couple of summers ago, my family was vacationing in Woodloch Springs in Hawley, Pennsylvania. It happened to be a particularly hot stretch of summer weather. It was stifling and they had to bring out cold cloths to the golfers to prevent them from being overwhelmed by the heat. This allowed me … [Read more...] about Will Fed Raise Interest Rates? Don’t Follow the Doomed Frogs
Berkshire Beyond Buffett – Book Review
Last year, Maureen and I took steps to ensure that our clients would be cared for in the unlikely event that we were disabled or died in a common disaster. We engaged in a Contingency Agreement with another advisor who would be able to step-in if this unfortunate event ever did occur. This threat … [Read more...] about Berkshire Beyond Buffett – Book Review
The “Perfect” Financial Plan
Baking chocolate chip cookies is one of my favorite things to do and I have become an expert at it! I have been making the same cookies for the past forty years and the recipe has stayed the same. I have taught my daughters how to make these delicious cookies, but for some reason when they … [Read more...] about The “Perfect” Financial Plan
Summary of Buffett’s Newsletter
Warren Buffett has understandably been considered one of the best investors of all time. Yearly, he writes a letter to his shareholders concerning his firm - Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Our clients all own his company, as it is one of the largest companies in the U.S. and thus, is held in the Large … [Read more...] about Summary of Buffett’s Newsletter
5 Great Quotes on Investing and How They Apply to You
We thought the following quotes from some of the most successful money managers might be useful to get the extra confidence needed to stay with your long term plan as the markets exhibit the usual up and down movements. The key word in the first sentence being the … [Read more...] about 5 Great Quotes on Investing and How They Apply to You