12 Investment Lessons from Matthew McConaughey’s Graduation Speech
Matthew McConaughey’s persona has become ubiquitous in American society. At times it feels like his charm and confidence willed him to stardom. There’s no denying his acting talent, but he’s also one hell of a public speaker. I’ve always been a sucker for graduation speeches, and when I came across the one he delivered at […]
Why Economic Forecasting Is Not Important to Investors
The Federal Reserve (The Fed) spends endless hours worrying about inflation, and analysts on Wall Street spend just as much time reacting to whatever actions the Fed takes. Regular folks on Main Street might not have their eyes glued to actual inflation figures, but they do closely scrutinize the prices they see all around them. […]
A Guide To Inflation For Investors
Inflation has dominated financial conversations for quite some time, and rightfully so. The Federal Reserve (The Fed) recently raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, totaling five full percentage points since March 2022. Remember, the Fed helps combat rising inflation through raising interest rates. However, we may finally be at or near […]
Client Spotlight: Ingrid’s Second-Act Career as a Travel Agent in Retirement
There’s a ubiquitous saying in American culture: If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Ingrid Reckard didn’t want to beat ‘em, but she certainly joined ‘em.
Know When to Hold‘em or Fold Your Investment Strategy
The movie, “Rounders”, (1998) starring Matt Damon, Ed Norton and John Malkovich widely popularized the poker game known as “No-Limit Hold‘em”. In the culminating scene law school student Mike McDermott (Damon) defeats Russian mobster Teddy KGB (Malkovich) by going “all-in” on a $60,000 pot. He settles his and Worm’s (Norton) debts, drops out of law […]
Retire Sooner Reading List (Part 2)
Back in February we suggested five books that we believe could help readers on their journey towards a happy retirement. You’ve all read them by now, right? At the very least, I hope you’ve got them on your nightstand, making you feel guilty when you stream Netflix instead. For those who consumed all the wisdom […]
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.
