Volatility and the evening news (draft)
A half-written piece on headlines, drawdowns, and what actually changed in your plan.
By Alex · May 19, 2026
A half-written piece on headlines, drawdowns, and what actually changed in your plan.
By Alex · May 19, 2026
Math favors one approach; psychology favors another. The best plan is the one you stick with.
By Alex · May 1, 2026
Eggs and baskets, in portfolio form. What diversification does, what it does not do, and one mistake I see often.
By Alex · May 1, 2026
Use checking for flow, savings for buffer. A clean mental model keeps you from accidentally spending your emergency fund.
By Alex · May 1, 2026
If your plan offers a match, skipping it is leaving money on the table. Here is how to think about it in three steps.
By Alex · May 1, 2026