Comments on: On Financial Peace of Mind

By: Mike Whitney

Mike Whitney — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:43:19 +0000

I have a formula for the Financial Peace of Mind you discuss in your letter: Read Barrons and as many good free financial blogs as possible; Use Vanguard or some other low cost supplier of index funds; work at least until age 72; and, know what the purpose of your investing is all about. Mike Whitney

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By: marcel

marcel — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:48:45 +0000

No matter how old you are, pay attention. Keep your eye on Vanguard, those personal financial planners, and exponents, including Bodie, of the so-called the “next generation” of retirement plans. Where's the obligatory reference to Twain's investing advice: Behold the fool saith, “Put not all thine eggs in the one basket” — which is but a manner of saying, “Scatter your money and your attention;” but the wise man saith, “Put all your eggs in the one basket and WATCH THAT BASKET.” The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson