As the holidays approach, it’s a natural time to pause and take stock, not just of the markets, but of our progress for the year. The year’s end brings both opportunity and distraction. Markets hit new highs, expenses rise, and our attention scatters between celebration and responsibility. That’s why now is the perfect time to check your balances: both in your portfolio and your priorities. Smart investors don’t chase the noise; they focus on steady progress and their investing plan. They...

In a famous 1935 thought experiment called Schrödinger’s Cat, Schrödinger imagined a cat sealed in a box with a tiny vial of poison...

Buying Your Freedom This past week I attended a funeral for a neighbor. He was a good man who was loved by all, and he passed away at the...