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02
Jan
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Hope Is Not an Exit Strategy

My son asked me the question most investors can't answer: "What's your system for getting out?" I had entry criteria I could recite in my sleep. But when do I sell? I realized I'd never written it down.
4 min read
19
Dec
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Down 40% Still Isn’t “Cheap”

A stock that’s down 40% isn’t automatically a bargain. It’s just lower. Here’s how to tell if you’re buying a real business on sale—or just catching a broken story on its way to the basement.
2 min read
12
Dec
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Investing Tip: If You Can’t Say It in One Line, You Don’t Have a Thesis

Most investors don’t have a thesis—they have a story and a ticker. I force every idea into one plain-English sentence I can test a year later. If I can’t, I don’t buy. You don’t need more ideas. You need fewer, clearer ones.
2 min read
01
Dec
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Active Investing Without Losing Your Mind: A 5-Step Playbook

Most investors lose money not because they pick bad stocks — but because they can’t sit still.
2 min read
24
Nov
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Market Cap: Fast Guide for New Investors

Market cap frames the bet. Cash flow funds it.
3 min read
21
Nov
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Understanding the Risks and Rewards of Growth Stocks for DIY Investors

Growth stocks create millionaires and wipe them out just as fast. The difference isn't luck- it's discipline. Learn how to spot real growth, avoid hype, and survive the volatility that kills most DIY investors before they ever see the payoff.
2 min read
17
Nov
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Math Over Hype: Why Most Investors Are Doing This Wrong

Stop chasing narratives. Start reading balance sheets.
3 min read
14
Nov

How to Create a Buy-and-Hold Strategy That Actually Fits Your Goals

Buy-and-hold isn’t “buy and forget.” It’s a discipline tied to your goals—quality companies, sustainable dividends, and total return that compounds quietly over time.
2 min read
10
Nov
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The Smart Way to Start Investing: Low-Cost Index Funds

Most investors overthink the market. Low-cost index funds strip away the noise—minimal fees, instant diversification, and steady compounding. Keep it simple, stay disciplined, and let time do the work.
2 min read
05
Nov
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Palantir: The Cult Stock That Forgot It’s Not a Religion

The fundamentals scream brilliance. The price screams mania.
4 min read
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