Old-school investment clubs are dwindling in popularity—and it might be a good thing. More
Posts by Zack Miller
Stock Market Groupthink: What It Is and How It Affects Your Investing
The economic consensus indicator measures how pessimistic investors are: Very. But pessimistic investors could actually be a good thing. More
401(k) Fees Become More Transparent
Some families spend over $155,000 in 401(k) fees in a lifetime! That might soon change. Here’s what you need to know about new 401(k) laws. More
Why a New Study Says Your Investing Strategy May Be All Wrong
A new study questions conventional wisdom about investing: Do conservative investments perform better than aggressive ones? More
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
