Here’s a topic I didn’t think I’d ever be writing to you about.A French mayor is handing out free Viagra in the hopes that his small village will procreate.With only 650 people, there isn’t enough children to keep the school open… and the whole future of the village is in doubt.And [...]

95% of spot bitcoin trading volume is faked by exchanges. Ouch! To be exact, an analysis of the top 81 crypto exchanges discovered that while they reported an aggregated $6 BILLION in daily bitcoin volume. The study found that only $273 million of that is legitimate. In other words, almost all [...]

Last week dogs sniffed out 4,788 live leeches inside a man’s luggage at the Toronto airport. I have so many questions. Are the dogs specifically trained for leech duty? Was it carry on or did he pay extra to check his bag of squirmy contraband? Most importantly… who had to count [...]

There’s something strange taking center stage in German circus tents. Back in 1976, when Circus Roncalli was founded, the owners didn’t think twice about putting animal talent in the ring. Times have changed, however. And while many North American circuses have rolled up their tents for the last time, this circus [...]

It really doesn’t matter when I write this email.  Markets are volatile.Unexpected news brings an unexpected response.It’s normal. But that doesn’t make it enjoyable.Volatility is one thing.How you choose to respond to it is another.Have you ever seen the giant redwood trees in Muir Woods, just north of San Francisco?Some of those trees [...]

Recently I gave you 7 reasons why should never hire a financial advisor.Today, I’ll give you the only reason you should:Your brain. Specifically, the right side of it.You see, that side of your brain controls emotion, the strongest of which is the survival mechanism that motivates you to avoid pain and seek [...]

Okay, I’ll admit this is a strange title coming from me, a financial advisor. But when you consider we offer our services to less than half the people we meet, I think it’s an important topic of discussion. Almost daily I explain to prospective clients why I don’t believe they are [...]

You ever get an invitation to attend a dinner at local steakhouse by a financial advisor?Of course you have.  I get them myself.In fact, I’m convinced Ruth’s Chris wouldn’t exist if not for these dinners.You ever wonder the strategy behind them?  I mean let’s face it.  They’re not cheap for the advisor to host.First, [...]

One recommendation I make often to people is if they have a bucket list, don’t wait until retirement to fill it.   Sadly, I have clients pass away every year, reminding me of just how limited time is.Travel requires energy, as well as money, two things that are more in supply during our [...]

Have you ever watched Shark Tank? While I’m not a fan of most reality TV, this show is incredibly unique. Every week small business owners ask a group of venture capitalists (The Sharks) to invest in their company. If you ever doubt the value and virtue of free-market capitalism (or worry [...]