How’s America? Depends on Who You Ask

March 11, 2019 |Daniel A. White Three recent snapshots of America say different things. The disparity makes me chuckle, but it’s so fitting it isn’t funny. A Gallup poll revealed 69 percent of respondents think they’ll be better off financially a year from...

China Deal Bigger Than Tariffs

March 4, 2019 |Daniel A. White Everybody wonders what President Trump is doing with these trade tariffs. The tariffs are hurting workers. The tariffs accelerate inflation. Well, the tariffs are working. But here’s what the tariffs and other negotiating tactics...

We May Be in for a Stomach Churner

February 25, 2019 |Daniel A. White This year could be a good one for those who like a wild ride because a lot could go wrong. First is the Federal Reserve making a policy mistake, which it may already be doing by simultaneously raising interest rates and reducing...

Many Reasons for Gratitude in Early 2019

February 18, 2019 |Daniel A. White There’s a lot of negativity out there. No matter what, the mainstream media seems to dump on President Trump, often characterizing the economy as under-performing or proclaiming recession is around the corner. Well,...

The Indicated Could Be Vindicated

February 11, 2019 |Daniel A. White Too many are calling for incredible market growth when the hard numbers say otherwise. As humans, we’re prone to hubris, which can make us lose sight of risk. For investors, that means thinking huge returns are the norm and that risk...

A Small Tribute to an Industry Icon

February 4, 2019 |Daniel A. White The financial world lost a giant when John Bogle passed away last month, succumbing to cancer at age 89. Bogle, who also went by “Jack,” was the father of low-cost passive investing and founded Vanguard in 1974, then helped build...