Weekly Notes — October 3, 2026
I am working on this post mid-flight heading out to see my daughter for Family Weekend at LSU. The prices you see below are Thursday’s closing prices from October 1st. Once I touch down in Louisiana, we have a crazy…
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Weekly Notes — September 19, 2026
It took me quite a while to live what I am trying to demonstrate here. I once held my breath on bad stretches in the stock market. When COVID began and the market absolutely plummeted, it took every ounce of…
Weekly Notes — August 8, 2026
There were no notes last Saturday. August 1st belongs to my daughter Isabella. Since she passed away 23 years ago, I have never worked on her day. Three good quarters, three different reactions I have spent a lot of time…
Weekly Notes — July 25, 2026
We have spent more time on artificial intelligence in these notes than I planned to when I started writing them. I will be honest about that. But it is what is driving the markets right now. And if I am…
Weekly Notes — July 18, 2026
Short one this week. Another hard stretch on my end and I want to spend the time I have on what actually matters. I did just get a post out on How to Read an Earnings Release so check that…
Weekly Notes — July 11, 2026
This one is going to be a little different from usual. I want to open with something personal and let the market piece follow. It has been an unusually hard week for me at home, and honestly, showing up to…
Weekly Notes — July 4, 2026
Happy Fourth of July weekend. Some quick housekeeping before we get started. The U.S. stock market was closed Friday for the Fourth of July holiday, so this week’s official close is Thursday July 2. On to the notes. I will…
How to Stick to a Budget (Even If You’ve Failed)
If you have ever made a budget, used it for a few weeks, and then completely ignored it, you are not alone. Budgets are a lot like New Year’s resolutions. They start with great intentions but fizzle out quickly. Most…
Starting Early: Why Financial Habits Matter
Developing strong financial habits early in life is one of the most important steps toward long-term financial stability and independence. Financial literacy, building and understanding credit, recognizing the value of financial freedom, and developing strong money habits are all important…