by Daniel White | Oct 19, 2026 | Economy
Monday, October 19, 2026 The 60-40 portfolio, which for a long time has been a “set it and forget it” way to generate long-term wealth, is kind of dead. Well, the 40 side of it is hurting at least. Traditionally, a “60-40” investment portfolio has 60% of its holdings...
by Daniel White | May 4, 2026 | Economy
Monday, May 4, 2026 This year’s first quarter was a wild ride. It started off well after a strong 2025, reaching new market highs in January. But then global disfunction arose due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. It led to a severe downturn and the...
by Daniel White | Mar 9, 2026 | Economy
Monday, March 9, 2026 Inflation is returning to the U.S. We can thank trade wars and huge government deficits for crushing the bond market. Resulting higher interest rates then crush the stock market, which is worth more than 200% of economic output and trading at...
by Daniel White | Mar 2, 2026 | Economy
Monday, March 2, 2026 During Super Bowl 60, there were more multimillion-dollar commercials broadcast for AI (15) than points scored by the losing team, the New England Patriots (13). AI either created or was the focus of 23% of the ads for America’s most...
by Daniel White | Feb 23, 2026 | Economy
Monday, February 23, 2026 We know we should avoid trivial debt. But times are odd and hyperinflation makes borrowing heavily a viable path to maintaining wealth. That’s why you want to consider borrowing cheaply and putting the money into assets that won’t...
