by Douglas Goldstein | Apr 26, 2016 | Chess, Decision Making, Podcasts
Nobel Prize winner Harry Markowitz, pioneer of modern portfolio theory, explains his theory on how to decide to make the best move. Doug speaks with Harry Markowitz about similarities between chess and investing, and how to make successful... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Apr 21, 2016 | Decision Making, Financial Plan
Deciding whether to invest in a startup company is a difficult decision, particularly if your own child is involved in the company. A common misconception: parents should always help their children. Sure you should help your kids, but help doesn’t always mean agreeing... Click for more
by Douglas Goldstein | Apr 19, 2016 | Decision Making, Podcasts, Strategic Thinking
Set a goal, and get motivated to reach your goal by listening to the amazing story of Grandmaster Susan Polgar’s childhood, being homeschooled under the tough conditions of Communist Hungary. Discover what STRATegic goals are and how adopting this system of goal... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Apr 14, 2016 | Behavior finance, Decision Making
If you are thinking of selling an investment, beware of the disposition effect. This occurs when investors hold onto their losing investments for too long and sell their winners too soon. The disposition effect often causes investors to sell the wrong investment. What... Click for more
by Doug Goldstein CFP® | Apr 7, 2016 | Behavior finance, Decision Making
Loss aversion, the fear of losing, is one of the most common causes of unsuccessful investing. Why does the dread of losing become a self-fulfilling prophecy, causing an investor to make a decision that leads to losses, not profits? Fear or greed? According to... Click for more
by Douglas Goldstein | Apr 5, 2016 | Decision Making, Podcasts, Strategic Thinking
What’s the truth behind “free offers”? Many “free offers” are scams and contain a hidden agenda. Do you know anyone who “won” a free offer only to find out the offer wasn’t free, or wasn’t what was promised? Listen to this financial podcast to hear a true story about... Click for more
