Man On The Moon Takes A Look At The American Economy
Once upon a time, a man stood on the moon’s surface. Looking back at the Earth, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe and wonder at its vastness. At that moment, he took a step back and imagined he was an investor in every company on the planet, with the entire population able […]
More Bang for Your Buck: Higher Levels of Interest Outside of the Big Banks
It’s time to talk about the real problem with banks. No, not the recent collapse and calamity of Silicon Valley and Signature Banks, respectively. Thanks to the actions of the Federal Reserve to protect all depositors, it’s doubtful that very many of us should feel adverse effects from that situation. I’m referring to the real […]
Key Takeaways From Air: The Story Of Nike And Michael Jordan
To err is human, but to Air is Jordan. It’s also the title of a new movie about Nike signing Michael Jordan to one of the most lucrative shoe deals of all time. Directed by and starring Ben Affleck, the film also touts Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Chris Tucker, and Jason Bateman. It premiered at […]
Client Spotlight: A Happy Retiree’s Hobby Restoring Classic Cars in Retirement (1970 Ford Bronco)
Much of the recent financial news has been laser-focused on inflation, and rightfully so. When prices go up, quality of life doesn’t often follow. At Capital Investment Advisors, we might have up-to-the-minute analysis on the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike, but that doesn’t mean we’re paying any less for eggs at the grocery store.
The 10 Most Important Lessons I’ve Learned from Hosting the Retire Sooner Podcast: Part 1
The first episode of my Retire Sooner podcast dropped on April 1st, 2021. By then, I’d already been hosting Money Matters on WSB radio for more than a decade, but I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity for long-form interviews, thoughts, and analysis from the nation’s best and brightest. So, my team and I set […]
Meet The Pets Of Capital Investment Advisors
At Capital Investment Advisors, we spend our days helping clients invest for the future. The markets rise and fall, but no matter how equities look, there’s one asset that never fails to stay ahead of inflation. Of course, I’m not talking about the S&P 500, the Dow Jones, or even U.S. Treasury bonds. No, I’m […]
3 Investing Keys to Help Retirees Sleep Well at Night
Can money buy happiness in retirement? I think it can, but the cost might be lower than you think. We often miss the point when philosophizing about the benefits of having money vs. not. Of course, most of us would prefer having a lot of money, but there’s a social or self-imposed pressure not to […]
The Taxman Cometh: Ed Slott To The Rescue
Tis’ the season for W-2’s, 1040’s, Schedule C’s, 1099’s, capital gains, and all the rest. Yes, it’s tax season, yet again, and no matter how many challenges we’ve seen this year with the stock market, interest rates, and egg prices, the government still wants its money. While others may kneel before the tax gods and […]
What Happened To Silicon Valley Bank?
As Robert Sanders, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Capital Investment Advisors, recently said on my Money Matters radio show, the number one job of a bank is to not run out of money. Unfortunately, Silicon Valley Bank broke this rule, as a timing mismatch left them short on dry powder — cash reserves a company maintains […]
A Random Walk Down Wall Street with Burton Malkiel
Doctor Burton Malkiel is a living legend! His all-time classic, A Random Walk Down Wall Street, is widely regarded as one of the most influential books in the history of investment management. I can’t emphasize enough how much of an impact it had on the entire financial industry. Many of us who work in finance […]
