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Risk & Return
My 30th birthday brought on a serious meditative analysis of my life and self identity. I have some great accomplishments but have paid dearly for the rewards. As a child of age 5 or 6 I remember having two dreams; to be a world renowned scholar and Olympic champion. I have sacrificed time, sleep and…
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13 Questions for the Aspiring Entrepreneur
What is an entrepreneur? Why have you chosen your industry? Do you want to run a business? Why? Where is the market opportunity? Is this endeavor your passion? Can you afford to focus your energies solely on your business? Would you try again if you were to fail? How big would you like to get;…
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Why prenuptial agreements may not be a divorce sentence: Marriage as an Economic Partnership
State laws govern divorce proceedings and distribution of marital property. By no means is this post meant to constitute legal advice or an exhaustive risk assessment of economic partnerships. Prenuptial agreements are a sensitive topic that many partners seem to avoid before marriage possibly because it may force a discussion about the relationships worst case…
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Do you believe in opportunity costs/risk?
According to Merriam-Webster, opportunity cost is the added cost of using resources (as for production or speculative investment) that is the difference between the actual value resulting from such use and that of an alternative (as another use of the same resources or an investment of equal risk but greater return). Opportunity Cost = greater rate…
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Five Books That May be Ideal for the Self Directed Investor
Ubiquity – Why Catastrophes Happen by Mark Buchanan Beyond Greed and Fear – Understanding Behavioral Finance and the Psychology of Investing by Hersh Shefrin The Art of Contrary Thinking by Humphrey B. Neill Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Nudge –…
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If volatility = risk
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