Fear, Greed & Your Returns

What ignites your greed or fear when it comes to money? What causes those emotions to go from 0 to 100 in a matter of seconds? The answers to those questions are different for all of us. 

Still, most of us get at least a little antsy when the markets are volatile. But what about outside of that?

We all have fear and greed triggers, and those can surprise us if we don’t know what they are. That can lead to poor financial choices and extraordinary losses.

And all of that could have been avoided if we’d only had the upper hand on fear and greed. 

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Tragedy in Israel

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I'm writing to offer some thoughts on the horrific situation unfolding in Israel.

The devastating terrorist attacks have already cost thousands of lives and may profoundly affect the region.

While the violence might seem far away, behind every headline are real people, families, and communities that will never be the same.

Let's take a moment to grieve for the folks who are suffering and dying and hope for a solution that will save lives.

How could an Israel-Hamas war affect the economy and markets?

Taking Advantage of Innovation

Guess how the cruise industry started?

It actually took off as a result of the mass adoption of commercial jet flights during the sixties. (1)

Jets made it easier to travel faster than ever before. That sounded the death knell for lots of ocean liners.

But not all of them.

One company, Cunard, did something new. They added luxury and recreation to ocean travel, and the cruise industry was born. Today, it generates about $30 billion a year.

And that’s not the only time innovation created a new golden opportunity.