Why You Don’t Lose Money in Bonds (If You Wait Long Enough)
Many investors assume that they’ve “lost money” in bonds when yields rise and prices fall....
Why You Don’t Lose Money in Bonds (If You Wait Long Enough)
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Talk Your Book: Investing in Goldminers
Talk Your Book: Investing in Goldminers
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Some Theories About How the World Works
Some Theories About How the World Works
I write a lot. Sometimes people ask how I write so much. One requirement is that you need a...
Talk Your Book: The Nasdaq 100 of Crypto
Talk Your Book: The Nasdaq 100 of Crypto
Posted May 24, 2025 by Ben Carlson Today’s Talk Your Book is brought to you by Hashdex: See...
Where is All of the Money Coming From?
Where is All of the Money Coming From?
I’ve been writing lately about how investors have continued to buy the dip anytime the stock...
The Dumb Money Isn’t So Dumb Anymore
The Dumb Money Isn’t So Dumb Anymore
A reader asks: I think the education of retail investors is better than it’s ever been — blogs,...
Animal Spirits: Is Financial Education Working?
Animal Spirits: Is Financial Education Working?
Posted May 21, 2025 by Ben Carlson Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Nuveen and...
7 Attributes of The Millionaire Next Door
7 Attributes of The Millionaire Next Door
I first read The Millionaire Next Door a year or so into my first job. I didn’t know a thing...
You Can’t Put a Price on Mental Freedom
You Can’t Put a Price on Mental Freedom
I stopped buying active investments (individual stocks, etc.) a few years ago. I’ve gone...
Some Things I’ll Never Spend Money On
Some Things I’ll Never Spend Money On
I was in San Diego for the first time this past week. It’s a beautiful city. I can see why...
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Venture funding to robotics startups has soared in 2026, with the bulk of investment going to companies based in China and the U.S., Crunchbase data shows. All told, global venture funding to robotics startups totaled $9.9 billion in Q3, more than double the $4.3...
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Talk Your Book: Diversifying the AI Trade
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