A significant challenge for some investors can be overcoming their own humanity. “The investor’s chief problem—and even his worst enemy—is likely to be himself,” said American economist Benjamin Graham.1 Cognitive biases can potentially play a significant role in investment decision-making. These biases are systematic patterns of deviation from objective judgment, often resulting from mental shortcuts…
Financial advisors were not created equal, and as an investor – what considerations should be taken when selecting an advisor who will be involved in helping to achieve your family’s goals for their financial future? In the first three quarters of 2022, American households lost about $6.8 trillion, the 8.6% drop is the second fastest…
On Day 2 of the American Dream Experience, empirically tested academic investing principles are introduced. Many people are unaware that an empirically tested, Nobel Prize-winning, scientific methodology for investing exists. At Matson Money, we believe that prudent investing can be a key element in helping investors fulfill on their American Dream. We are on a…