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100-Year Bonds for the United States
The US Treasury has been considering issuing 100-year bonds for some time. Based on recent comments by the US Treasury Secretary this may actually happen this year. These are unusual monetary times that allow the government to lower its financing costs. But what are the implications for US individual investors? Do bonds due in 2120 make sense for you? Current…
Boston Jazz Festival
For the 9th year the Boston Jazz Festival brings some of the most innovative and exciting contemporary jazz artists performing today to South Boston’s Maritime Park. Come for the day to experience great music and enjoy great food. South Boston Maritime Park, August 30-31, 2019, 12:00pm
The Almighty Dollar
Heading into the final third of the investment year there are few sure things for investors to count on. One sure thing, however, is the US dollar. It has been appreciating slightly for years, and has been strong even though the US economy would be doing better with a slightly weaker dollar. Why do we believe dollar strength will persist?…
Summer Nights on Spectacle Island
Join Nightshift Brewing on August 31 for Summer Nights on Spectacle Island for an evening of relaxation, fun, and music. Visitors can sit on the porch and enjoy live music, roast marshmallows on the beach, hike with a ranger, try your hand at fly fishing, or relax in a hammock.Bring your own picnic or make it easy to have a gourmet meal en…
Stocks Are Alive and Kicking
Forty years ago a Business Week cover story announced the “Death of Equities.” The Dow was at 867. In the years since, as the Dow has risen 30x, we’ve seen other forecasts for the tragic demise of stocks, all wrong. In 1979, the doomsayers pointed to inflation and high taxes as the forces that would kill stocks. Healthy skepticism is…
Wanderlust 108
Wanderlust 108—the world’s only mindful triathlon—brings the community together for a 5K run/walk, DJ-powered yoga session, and guided meditation in your local park. Following the triathlon, you can choose your own mindful adventure by enjoying bonus activities, perusing our market of local artisans, and stopping by Wanderlust’s True North Cafe for a healthy snack or lunch. From dancing with DJs…
Our Favorite Theories, Principles and Laws Named After Famous Thinkers
This week we decided to have some fun by exploring our favorite eponymous laws, theories and principles and how they fit into the world of investing. This is a list I’ve been wanting to write for a while, at least since I discovered Sayre’s law two years ago. The fantastic thing about these observed laws is that they are based…
Sip & Savor: Oysters and Wine with Island Creek
There are few pairings as exciting as wine and oysters. This month Eataly Boston is offering a wine and oyster class featuring fresh Island Creek Oysters, sourced locally from Duxbury, MA. Learn about oyster harvesting and watch an oyster shucking demonstration. Taste different types of oysters and discuss the textures and taste profiles while sipping wine pairings selected by an Eataly sommelier….
Look at What They Do, Not What They Say
One piece of good news got buried in last week’s falling stock prices and the rush to safety in the bond market. This Bloomberg headline from last Friday says it best: Trump Has Signed Budget and Debt-Limit Legislation. Why is this such good news and what impact does it have on your financial and investment life? Aside from the messy…
