Monthly Archives: January 2010

2010: The Year of the Roth IRA Conversion

LISTEN: mp3 audio (9:40 min)   If the early announcements are any indication, 2010 could be the Year of the Roth IRA conversion. How do we know this? Well…   An August 27, 2009 article from Morningstar (news.morningstar.com) calls the chance to … Continue reading

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Flawed Financial Thinking-Part 3: The Subtle Influence of “WACronyms”

LISTEN: mp3 audio (6:46 min) Every subculture has its own special lingo, including acronyms. Baseball fans know the importance of RBI, OPS and ERA. Car nuts understand RPMs and HP. The military is full of acronyms, including dangerous things like … Continue reading

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Flawed Financial Thinking-Part 2: Why a “Nirvana” Mindset Delivers Grungy Results

LISTEN: mp3 audio (9:08 min) What’s the connection between an ancient Buddhist word, an economic concept introduced in the late 1960s, and a rock band from Seattle from the late 1980s? First: the Buddhist word is Nirvana, a Sanskrit term … Continue reading

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5-MINUTE FINANCIAL THOUGHT: Which is easier: Managing your debt, or managing your assets?

LISTEN: mp3 audio (1:57 min) Most of the factors regarding your debt are under your control. The terms and conditions of borrowing are typically well-defined, and with minimal effort, you can determine a payment strategy that matches your circumstances. Over … Continue reading

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Flawed Financial Thinking-Part 1

LISTEN: mp3 audio (10:36 min) Why do seemingly rational, intelligent people make poor financial decisions? Often the reason is an inaccurate perspective; the decisions may be logical, but the assumptions are faulty. If you believe you can fly, it’s logical … Continue reading

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