Bryan Binkholder Discusses Politics, Emotions, Investing & Behavior
0savesSave BufferThe world is always changing and unpredictable. Who would have thought that a company that was dead in the mid 1990’s would become the centerpiece of change and disruptive new technology? Yes, I’m talking about Apple. They did this while garnering support from traditionally more ‘liberal minded’ people (and conservative because I own Apple [...]
Bryan Binkholder Discusses the Upcoming 401(k) Fee Disclosures: Will the Average Investor Even Take Notice?
It’s been a long time coming, but after more than four years of regulatory starts and stops (mostly stops), the Department of Labor has finally set the dates for two separate sets of fee disclosure regulations, and they’re coming up quickly. In case you haven’t heard, the proposed purpose of the new regulations is to [...]
California, Illinois, Wisconsin, New Jersey and The Troubles in Europe: What Does it Mean for Us?
The Tale of Two Cities (Well, actually four States and one foreign country but who cares) As we watch the impending collapse of the EURO, ironically a positive for the US in the long-term, the question begs to be answered—How could they be so screwed up? The truth is, the world is a constantly changing [...]
Occupy Wall Street – A Shot of Perspective
Whenever dissecting an issue, especially one as heated as Occupy Wall Street (OWS), it’s good to get a solid shot of perspective first. Remember, I always say that attitude and perspective are everything. So often our intentions and actions are driven by viewpoints and emotions that we don’t even fully understand. In this post, I’m [...]
Emotionally Driven Investing and Game 5 of the ALDS
Another season of baseball is coming to its culmination. Game 5 of the ALDS is scheduled for tonight, October 6th, at Yankee Stadium between the Tigers and the Yankees. Both teams are, of course, prepared and psyched to take this final Division victory and move one step closer to the 2011 World Series. I’m not [...]














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