Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There!
One of my favorite attendings in residency used to quip: “Don’t just do something, stand there!” This was said in the Emergency Department at...
What To Do If You Missed Out On The Bull Market
We are now 9 years into the current bull market, and the S&P 500 has risen over 300% from its March 2009 low.
Unfortunately, there...
The Growth Of An Investor
There was an interesting discussion on the White Coat Investor forum, which was started by a poster named Krentist (emphasis mine):
"As I’ve become more...
Not All Index Funds Have Low Expense Ratios
Many of us take for granted that we should be paying next to nothing for our index funds.
Vanguard, Fidelity, and Schwab offer great index...
We’re Teaching Our Kids About Investing The Wrong Way
I have loved investing in the stock market since I was very young. I remember watching Nightly Business Report on PBS with my dad...
Second-Guessing Your Portfolio
There are a lot of what-ifs in life.
If only I had made that putt on 14, I could have shot my best score ever.
If...
Index Fund Portfolios Using Etrade Commission-Free ETFs
Etrade made its name in the 1990s as one of the leading online-only stockbrokers. They, along with other internet brokers such as Scottrade and...
Quotes For The Regular Investor From Warren Buffett’s 2018 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter
Every year, Warren Buffett publishes an annual letter to shareholders.
While the letter includes a lot of boring details about the performance of the Berkshire...
5 Reasons To Invest In Choppy Markets
The stock market in 2018 has felt like riding a boat in choppy waters.
There have been ups. There have been downs.
As we head into...
How To Choose The Right Target-Date Fund For You
Many physicians don't want to think too hard about investing. There are a lot more fun things to do in life than worry about...