I noticed something strange while visiting Italy this summer. Hey, it’s Italy: breathtaking art, beautiful architecture, great food and wine. However, many travelers had one big priority that was more important. A strong WiFi connection. I saw it everywhere: In front of Michelangelo’s David in Florence, and at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The problem, […]
The Ferrari, Mark Cuban, and Stock Market Trading
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydThe Ferrari passed me going 60 MPH, passing the “Speed Limit 40” sign. I was driving on a road I take the to gym everyday. Sure enough, a police car was hiding near the school entrance- and he pulled over the Ferrari. I was by myself, but couldn’t resist laughing at the driver’s bad fortune… […]
Making Outdoor Gear: An Accounting Story
in Stories: Accounting and Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydAuthor’s Note: Explaining accounting and finance can be pretty dull. That’s a problem, if you need to learn accounting or finance. On a plane from St. Louis to Seattle in 2015, I decided to try and fix the problem. What if I could wrap some accounting concepts inside of a quirky (funny?) short story. My […]
9 Things Carl Ichan Taught Me About The Markets (6 Video Links)
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydDanger Ahead. This is the title of a brilliant 15-minute video by billionaire investor Carl Ichan in 2015. The video is a clear discussion of some topics that no one else is talking about with the same level of clarity. Ichan’s common sense approach explains how low interest rates and other factors create risks […]
Can’t Keep Up? 5 Financial Tools to Simplify Your Life
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydMany people have trouble staying on top of their finances. That same problem exists for business owners. This process can be a big challenge for those who don’t work in the finance and accounting field full time. If you don’t track you finances properly, you’ll make poor spending decisions- in business and finance. Fortunately, there […]
Warning: Do You Know Your Mutual Fund’s Beta?
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydThe volatility you see in the stock market is historic. On a percentage basis, investors are seeing huge daily swings in the price of stocks and stock indexes. Watching is volatility can be unnerving. If you know one important statistic, however, you can assess the volatility of your mutual fund investments. More great content on personal […]
Christmas at the Mall: An Accounting Story
in Stories: Accounting and Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydAuthor’s Note: Explaining accounting and finance can be pretty dull. That’s a problem, if you need to learn accounting or finance. On a 2015 plane trip from St. Louis to Seattle, I decided to try and fix the problem. What if I could wrap some accounting concepts inside of a quirky (funny?) short story. […]
6 Ways to Keep Market Volatility in Perspective
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydAs Ron Burgundy once, said: “That escalated quickly.” The Standard and Poor’s (S&P) 500 stock index is down over 13% year-to-date (as of 8/5/22), and the index was much lower earlier this year. Volatility in stock prices seems to be here to stay, with technology making it much easier to trade and analyze stocks. Your […]
International Travel, Twitter, and Personal Spending Habits
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydI noticed something strange while visiting Italy this summer. Hey, it’s Italy: breathtaking art, beautiful architecture, great food and wine. However, many travelers had one big priority that was more important. A strong WiFi connection. I saw it everywhere: In front of Michelangelo’s David in Florence, and at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The problem, […]
Ceiling Fans, Robinhood.com, and Investing Costs
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. Boyd8% of India’s total energy use is spent to power ceiling fans. India is a country of 1.4 billion people, and I can’t image the total cost to power all those fans. Tony Fadell quoted this stat here. Most of us wonder about the amount of money we’re spending, and ask ourselves this question: Am […]
Getting Punched in the Face by Bed Bath & Beyond Stock Trading: Lessons Learned
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydHere is the stock price change for Bed Bath & Beyond for 8/19/22: Down over 40% for the day. As they saying goes: “I don’t wish this upon my worse enemy”- I don’t take pleasure in pointing this out. However, there are some lessons to be learned about stock market risks with this insane level […]