Buybacks for Better Returns
Have you ever watched Family Feud? Perhaps you were a child when Richard Dawson hosted the game show or maybe you enjoy the current version. No matter, take a moment and: • Name a three-letter word that ends in –ow • Name a chess piece • Name a one-word color for a pair of socks • Name how […]
Scarcity and Opportunity
If you play fantasy football, you probably understand the economic principle of scarcity. Generally, there are a limited number of draft picks participants can use to maximize the talent on their teams. So, it’s essential to know which positions and players offer the greatest value. If there are a lot of great quarterbacks and defenses […]
Lessons from Papa John
“Papa John” with our middle son Jack at the Lookouts in 2008. Yesterday, the family took the boat out and about for Father’s Day. The lake was relatively uncrowded because many of the weekend boaters had headed down the river to see the fireworks at River Bend. It was nice not having to compete with […]
Wall Street’s Pigs and Wolves
Waiting for the Fat Pitch – Your Investment Strike Zone
As baseball season arrives and my umpiring schedule is already starting to be booked with games, I thought it would be fun to illustrate how the game of baseball can be used in relation to investing. For example, when I’m behind the plate calling pitches, I’m looking for several pieces of information to help me […]