Posts by Zack Miller

How ‘Info Overload’ Can Make You a Worse Investor

Too much information can overwhelm you … and inflict you with “do-nothing syndrome.” Find out how not to get infected and to make the most of your investments. More

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: How Avoiding Confirmation Bias Will Improve Your Portfolio

Can ignorance help your portfolio? Find out what confirmation bias is, and how it could hurt your finances if you’re investing. More

The Story Behind Japan’s Trade Deficit

Japan’s running a trade deficit for the first time since 1980. Find out why it matters–and what it means for the country’s future. More

Social Proof, or How Your Friends Can Hurt Your Finances

Your friends, family and co-workers may have your best interests at heart, but they could unwittingly be detrimental to your investment portfolio. Find out why. More

The Market: A Summary of 2011 (And What’s Ahead in 2012)

2011 was a year of extremes, and it looks like 2012 will be a year of contradictions. Find out what to expect. More

The Real Estate Crash: Worse Than We Thought?

New numbers reveal that the real estate crash that began in 2006 was even worse than it appeared. Is the bad news fully in the past, or does it affect today’s market? More