By 2 Cents on February 1st, 2012 | Category: 20 Cents | So the first month of 2012 is behind us. Did you set any goals for the year? How are they coming along? There were some fantastic financial articles out there last month. Here’s a tiny sample:
1. Farnam Street posted an excerpt from a new study on Willpower & New Year’s Resolutions. Apparently, the key to keeping our resolutions is to make sure we don’t need to call on our willpower too often by minimizing temptations. That’s probably why automating your finances by paying yourself first works.
2. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos, Switzerland each January. Umair Haque pointed out Ten Things You’re Not Allowed to Say at Davos. Enlightening.
3. Take a look at this interview with Danielle Park at Cambridge House in Vancouver. “Wise investors concerned about the real direction of [...]
Read on and enjoy … 20 Cents from January 2012
By 2 Cents on January 1st, 2012 | Category: 20 Cents |  I missed posting the November 2011 edition of 20 Cents due to my short blogging sabbatical, so I’m combining some highlights from November and December here. There are a few bonus links in there too. Enjoy!
1. Let’s get things started with 3 great articles courtesy of Barry Ritholtz at The Big Picture. Barry calls out Cognitive Dissidents, says the U.S. Is a Corporate Monarchy, and highlights 29 Systemically Dangerous Global Banks. All are well worth your time.
2. Million Dollar Journey posted an excellent article on Why Cash Is King. In a volatile marketplace, cash provides a much-needed, if low-yielding, margin of safety.
3. Global investors watched Eurozone leaders make unequivocal statements followed by very equivocal retractions for most of 2011. John Hussman did his best to sort out this economic Hokey [...]
Read on and enjoy … 20 Cents from November and December 2011
By 2 Cents on November 1st, 2011 | Category: 20 Cents |  It’s hard to believe 2011 is already winding down. Soon we’ll be busy with holiday preparations, year end reviews and goals for 2012. It’s been a beautiful fall in our new city and I look forward to experiencing Christmas here for the first time. Now ~ 1. Where to find a tree? & 2. Where to put it in the new house? Hmmm . . .
While I wrestle with these profound questions, I’ll leave you with a selection of 2 cents from 10 different places. Enjoy!
1. Jonathan Burton of Market Watch wrote an interesting article on Why Geezers Give the Best Investment Advice. ‘Based on the evidence found in the research, anyone between 43 and 63 “is really in their cognitive sweet spot.”’ Woo hoo! I’m almost in my cognitive sweet spot! Wait . . . does that mean I’m almost [...]
Read on and enjoy … 20 Cents from October 2011
By 2 Cents on October 3rd, 2011 | Category: 20 Cents |  This month it was truly difficult to pick only 10 articles to include. I almost had to up the ante to 30 cents! But my goal with these monthly collections is to keep them succinct so readers aren’t overwhelmed with information. Suffice it to say that some really great pieces were left on the proverbial cutting room floor. I hope you are enjoying the beautiful fall weather and I hope you enjoy these articles as much as I did!
1. If You Have Only a Little Money, Should You Invest It? Shelley White from the Globe and Mailed posed the question to Danielle Park and Bruce Sellery. Ms. Park recommended paying down debt first and staying on the sidelines in terms of equities. “[I]n her opinion, you would be better off parking your money in GICs rather than diving into stocks or bonds [...]
Read on and enjoy … 20 Cents from September 2011
By 2 Cents on September 8th, 2011 | Category: 20 Cents |  I’m quite late with my August collection of articles thanks to a busy couple of weeks moving. I’ll write more about our experiences next week. Thanks to those who wished us well and to those who continued to read/check in/comment at Balance Junkie during my extended absence. We’re still settling in, but I’ll try to get to all of the emails, comments and requests I’ve been neglecting as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.
In the meantime, I didn’t think it would be fair to deprive you of some of the great reading I discovered in between long hours of packing and unpacking boxes. Consider this belated collection my little contribution to an extended summer that is notably lacking in the weather around here.
1. Jeffrey Sachs, Professor of Economics and Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University wrote about The Economics [...]
Read on and enjoy … 20 Cents from August 2011
By 2 Cents on August 1st, 2011 | Category: 20 Cents |  Here come the Dog Days! It’s time to savour every last moment of summer. Unfortunately, our Dog Days will begin with another surgery for my son. Things aren’t quite going according to plan, so he needs a day surgery to (hopefully) fix that. At the same time, our move out of town is less than two weeks away. As a result, posts in August will be exceptionally sporadic as will email and comment responses. Thanks for your patience!
I’ve got a really nice mix of articles for you here from July. Enjoy!
1. Tony Schwartz presents Ten Principles to Live by in Fiercely Complex Times. There’s some great food for thought here.
2. Bret from Hope to Prosper reminds us that He Who Dies With the Most Toys Is Dead. There are some fine tips here on saving for the future [...]
Read on and enjoy … 20 Cents from July 2011
By 2 Cents on July 1st, 2011 | Category: 20 Cents |  It’s been a busy couple of weeks as my son had a significant surgery on his leg last week. Caring for him afterwards has been a round-the-clock job. I hope to be able to jump back into writing a little more in the coming weeks, although we have our big move looming as well. I’ll do my best to keep up with my one post a week minimum and add in a few bonus articles when I can. In the meantime, I did manage to find some good thought-provoking articles from around the web this June. Enjoy!
1. In an article published in the Washington Post, Barry Ritholtz of The Big Picture blog shared 7 Life Lessons from the Very Wealthy. This one is well worth a few minutes of your time.
2. What If 8% Is Really [...]
Read on and enjoy … 20 Cents from June 2011
By 2 Cents on June 1st, 2011 | Category: 20 Cents |  Another month has flown by and it’s time once again to point out a few choice pieces writing from the web for May of 2011. Finally, some nicer weather has arrived here and I hope some of it has made its way to where you are too! This month’s selection of articles is as eclectic as always. Enjoy!
1. Most of us like to look on the bright side. Although this Optimism Bias may not always be rational, it can be quite adaptive. Take a few minutes to read this fascinating article by Tali Sharot courtesy of Time.
2. Staying on the brighter side, how about taking a look at 50 Creative Questions to Create the Life You Really Want. Tiny Buddha shares some excellent food for thought in this article by Lynn Zavaro. I love the opening quote: “If you focus on [...]
Read on and enjoy … 20 Cents from May 2011
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