Exploring SpaceX IPO, Covid Legacy, iPod's Music Revolution
✍️ Longform links: a look at a potential SpaceX IPO, the long-term health impacts of Covid, and how the iPod changed our relationship with music. https://t.co/6bSrheJuzD image: https://t.co/vMSvzVUcJK https://t.co/8bTwTklNAR
US Stocks Maintain Record 15-Year Outperformance Stretch
Over the past 14 months, International stocks have outperformed US stocks by 27%, the widest margin since 1993-94. But zoom out. On a rolling 5-year basis, US stocks have outperformed for 15 years running. This is by far the longest stretch of US...
True Quality Endures Beyond Changing Conditions
Quality is an idea, a piece of artwork, a business, a relationship, or even a book that keeps working (providing value) even after conditions change over time. Quality is an interesting topic because it’s one of the most overused terms...
Robinhood's Exit Fee Demands 4× Referral Revenue
Interesting highlight in this article about the new Robinhood Advisor Network (custodial referral program via TradePMR that pays a 25%-of-fees rev-share for the referral): "For an RIA that ends participation in the program, they will also pay a one-time fee...
History Shows Most Nations Experience Mass Displacement—Stay Mobile
That is an old saying I learned in Hong Kong that is meant to convey that any place can become unsafe and that having the ability to go to other places is invaluable. It is a lesson from history that...
Investing Is Cooking: Show the Full Flavor, Not Ingredients
A Stock Picker is a Chef Envision you are a Chef hosting a dinner. Mise en place is the French term for having all ingredients measured, chopped, and arranged before cooking. Your guests haven't been told what you are making. They only see the...
Software Oversold; Quality Stocks Near Bottom, Ready to Rise
Software is *very* oversold and likely bottoming $IGV Our portfolio has exposure to quality software stocks which have been unfairly caught in the selloff and appear poised for a multi-month run. https://t.co/9W3aDdLK3Q https://t.co/Ursw6tsRqw
Oversold AI, Cybersecurity, Infra Stocks Poised for Rally
AI, cybersecurity and infrastructure software stocks are *very* oversold. When the market volatility subsides, these growth stocks likely to embark on multi-month rally.
Short‑Term Cash: Treasury MM or HYSA, Not Stocks
"I need to park $50k of cash for 12 months. What are my options?" > $VUSXX (Vanguard Treasury MM Fund) or any Treasury equivalent. State/local tax exempt, 3.63% yield > HYSA (FDIC insured, ~3%) Don’t invest it, unless 12 months turns into 12...
Markets Face Redemptions, Housing Woes, and AI Optimism
Animal Spirits: A Wave of Redemptions Geopolitics vs the stock market vs AI Is inflation risk back? Is it time for a correction? The optimistic view on AI The most broken housing market in America The private credit crisis of confidence & more https://t.co/3VV58HRcdq https://t.co/V5eIvRDjMe
Distinguish Initial Large Bets From Growing Positions
New Article There is a massive difference between taking a large initial position and allowing a position to become large. Few investors understand this distinction. https://t.co/hxHNHYqor8
Family Offices Debate AI's Role in Private Markets
Insightful quick trip to NYC to meet up 1 on 1 with many peers and participate in the Family office roundtable session at Bloomberg Invest. It was intriguing hearing different perspectives on private market investing, especially the varying views on the...
High‑income Couples Forced to File Separately by SALT Cap
I didn't think about this in real time with OBBBA, but a lot of couples who are making in the $500k-$700k range this year are gonna end up MFSing because of the additional SALT cap. Seeing that a lot this...
Full Fee Disclosure Drives Client to Switch Banks
A client moved to me after 6 years with a private bank. He didn't leave because of poor performance. He left because he finally saw the full fee statement. His relationship manager had never shown him the total annual cost in dollars.
Choose Planning Over Panic—Book a Free Call
Did you panic today, or did you plan? If you need help planning, I’ve opened my calendar and will help answer questions at www.buildingbread.com/callkev
New $6K Senior Deduction Cuts Taxes, Not Social Security Taxation
A growing number of retirees have been paying federal tax on their benefits. A new $6,000 per person senior deduction reduces taxes for some seniors, but doesn’t change the way Social Security is taxed. https://t.co/Xv3DUZI1Us
Invest Early, Women: Age Discrimination Hits in 60s
Imagine doing it in your 60s. This is why I encourage women to invest for retirement. Age discrimination is brutal.
ChatGPT Enhances, Not Replaces, Financial Advisors Today
If the long-term opportunity of ChatGPT and similar AI tools is not to replace financial advisors but to make them better, then the question naturally arises: how, exactly, can financial advisors leverage ChatGPT today to harness its benefits? https://t.co/sQ16RsmATN...
Prioritize Living over Maximizing Every Tax Deduction
Optimize vs. Maximize You don’t need to win every tax year. You need to win the life you’re living. Chasing every deduction. Timing every Roth conversion. Micromanaging every IRMAA bracket. At some point, maximizing starts competing with living well. That’s when strategy needs recalibration.
Submit by March 5 to Unlock Simplified, Tax‑Efficient US Equity ETF
Final Call: Advisors must submit portfolios & tax lot data by March 5 to participate in the launch of the Alpha Architect U.S. Equity 3 ETF (AAUA) Don’t miss the opportunity to: - Simplify complex client portfolios - Reduce tax friction through a...
Only Log in to Buy, Not to Watch
Don’t even bother logging into your investment accounts if you’re not buying more stocks. You’re just going to make yourself feel worse and selling will only hurt you in the long term.
Ignore Market Noise; Stick to Long‑term Plan
If you're not retired: > stop obsessing over share prices, it's just noise > stop stressing about daily market moves, they don't matter > stop panicking over short term drops, they are normal Just stick to your long term plan. Stick to your allocation....
Never Trust Caller ID—Always Verify with Bank
My very smart friend got scammed yesterday. Because she's a smart cookie, the scammer only got $400 but it could have been so much worse. 1️⃣ When someone calls you claiming to be from your bank, thank them for the call and...
Stocks Outpace Inflation, Preserve Purchasing Power
In my opinion, this is the most compelling chart for being a stock market investor. Over the last 50 years: -US Inflation: up 6x -S&P 500 dividends: up 21x -S&P 500 total return: up 265x Over the long run, stocks trounce inflation and protect your...
Financial Harmony Aligns Personal Finance for Family Unity
Financial Harmony™ integrates accumulation, disciplined strategy, and intentional deployment to create your Return on Alignment™. It begins with the individual. It scales to the household. It strengthens relational unity.
Oil Spikes Signal Deflationary Shock, Not Inflation
Everyone assuming the Oil move is inflationary. An Oil spike historically more often than not precedes equity tail events and economic recessions. Why? Speed of Oil move is deflationary shock.
Japan Initiates Yen Defense via Reverse Carry Trade
Japan selling to prepare to defend the Yen. Stage 1 of reverse carry trade thesis.
20‑Year Fees Can Erase Most Investment Gains
Most investors know they pay fees. Annual charges. Management costs. Platform fees. Almost nobody knows what those fees actually cost them over 20 years. The number is usually the most shocking thing I show new clients.
Asset Managers Prioritize Customer Experience for 2026 Growth
🌏External asset managers target 2026 growth through new markets and partnerships: Improving customer experience and engagement ranked the top priority by 63% of the respondents. Survey by @BankofSG v/@finews_asia: https://t.co/hM7kRNOqAV #WealthManagement #WealthTech
Trusts Aren't Tax Tricks—Structure Determines Benefit
I don’t need to hear this, but “put it in a trust” is not a tax strategy. It’s like saying “put it in a box.” What kind of box? Who controls the box? Who benefits from the box? That’s where the tax answer...
Outperformance Depends on People, Not Just Processes
So good by @GavinSBaker In Michael Jordan’s second to last year with the Chicago Bulls, Jerry Krause, GM of the Bulls said, “Listen players don’t win championships, organizations do. It isn’t just Jordan or Pippen. It’s how we scout, draft,...
529 Plans: Tax‑Free Education Savings for Kids
If you have kids, please get a 529 plan: • many states have a tax deduction for investing • money grows tax free • tax free withdrawals for education (tutoring, college, private schools, certificates, etc) • could rollover up to $35,000 to their Roth...
Wealth Grows Through Small, Consistent Actions
Building wealth isn't one big "right" decision. It’s a series of small, repeatable actions that feel insignificant in the moment but lead to high-impact outcomes. Case in point: I’ve increased my investments by $100,000 in just the last 9 months. Here is the...
Spot the Hidden Great Rotation Before It Hits
Everyone’s chasing last year’s winners. The real move is under the surface. Leadership is rotating. Capital is rotating. By the time it’s obvious, it’s late. The Great Rotation is accelerating. Here’s what most investors are missing: https://t.co/Q38nu61vBB
2025 Portfolio Review: Hits, Misses, and Dollar Lessons
My annual portfolio review is one of my most read posts of the year. The 2025 edition is now live 📊 Did I hit my goals? 👉 The Good, The Bad and The Dollar 😉 Check it out here: 🔗 https://europeandgi.com/inspiration/2025-dividend-portfolio-review-the-good-the-bad-and-the-dollar/ Share ⏩ &...
Trust Drives Markets: When It Falters, Risk Rises
Trust is emotional. It’s also economic infrastructure. When it weakens, markets reprice risk and retirement plans built on stability require harder tradeoffs. Most people treat trust as sentiment. It isn’t. It determines how money moves. I sat down with George D. Kinder to...
Small Monthly Investments Build Powerful Compounding Habits
Many people think it's pointless to invest $100-200/mo. But: 1. It's better than $0/mo 2. You let your money compound instead of wasting it on useless things 3. You form a habit of investing, which could be even more valuable than the initial...
Diversify Globally for Outsized Returns Beyond the S&P
Start of 2025: ‘Why should I own anything outside of the US?’ 14 months later: South Korea +204%, Peru +143%, South Africa +108% … S&P 500 +18%. The future is unknown. That’s why you diversify. https://t.co/2Lpruh2h0i
Altruist AI Tax Tool Sparks Custodian Stock Selloff
In this month's latest in #AdvisorTech news. @altruist's launch of a new AI-powered tax planning add-on to its Hazel AI notetaker, which triggered a big selloff in the stocks of established RIA custodians like @CharlesSchwab, @LPL, and @RaymondJames: https://t.co/GaoXPwW9F3 And other...
Even Top Pickers Need Decades to Find Few Winners
🎯 It takes the best stock pickers in the world a few decades of owning hundreds or even thousands of stocks to find a handful that are worthy of holding long-term. https://t.co/KRxH9wKOSP
Nearly One‑Fifth of California Property Transfers Are Inherited
Wild stat: “~18% of all property transfers in California last year were made through inheritance.” https://t.co/LPI84VU4Uh https://t.co/oHzRbjVzOn
Leverage Drives Carry Trade; Watch Yen in Market Shocks
The carry trade has everything to do with leverage. And I encourage you to study Yen behavior during US stock market tail events.
Built $500K Portfolio by Age 36
I'm 36 with $500K invested. Most of this happened in the last 8 years. Here's how:
Carbon Markets Near Turning Point; Investors Unprepared
Carbon markets are at an inflection point. Policy momentum. Capital rotation. Tightening supply. Most investors aren’t positioned for what’s next. Read this before the crowd catches on: https://t.co/axCJ40q8bX cc: @LukeAOliver @kraneshares
T‑Bills Avoid State Taxes, Boost Long‑Term Returns
Interest from HYSA is taxed at federal AND state/local level. But interest from T-Bills is only taxed at the federal level, saving you anywhere from 0-13% in state/local taxes. T-bills also generally have better yields. Small adjustments can make a big difference over...
Early 401k Withdrawals Penalty‑free with Smart Strategies
Early in my career, I didn't want to max out my 401k… I was worried about liquidity for early retirement. That quickly changed as I learned about: • 72t SoSEPP • rule of 55 • roth conversion ladder All of these allow you to pull from...
Most Independent Docs Prefer S‑Corp, Yet Shouldn’t
The mass majority of physicians who are doing independent work think they should be an S-corp. The mass majority of physicians who are doing independent work should not be S-corps. #TaxTwitter
Gold‑Silver Collapse Could Revive Treasuries as Safe Haven
Will the Gold and Silver Crash Bring Back Treasuries as the Risk-Off Trade of Choice? Read here: https://www.leadlagreport.com/p/will-the-gold-and-silver-crash-bring
Holding Cash Guarantees Inflation‑Driven Underperformance
Sitting in cash is the opposite of investing, and invites long-term, dramatic underperformance. Holding cash is basically begging the Fed and Congress to light your money on fire via inflation. https://t.co/QMd0bkOkkZ
Focus on After‑Tax Return, Not Just Tax Minimization
The goal isn’t to minimize taxes. The goal is to maximize after-tax return. Say you have $100k in 0.1% savings account. You earn $100 interest, pay $24 of tax. Now say you have $100k in 3.5% savings account. You earn $3.5k interest,...