Quite Quitting, Are You Doing Only What's Necessary at Work and No More?
Mish Talk
AUGUST 18, 2022
A 17 second TikTok video on Quite Quitting has amassed over 480,000 likes. I played it and thought "really?"
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How Amazon Become Ordinary
The Big Picture
AUGUST 1, 2022
“I constantly remind our employees to be afraid, to wake up every morning terrified. Not of our competition — but of our customers.” Jeff Bezos, 1998 Amazon shareholder letter.
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Why the market is bouncing
The Reformed Broker
AUGUST 8, 2022
Why did the stock market bounce this summer? Everyone has their explanation: The Fed might pivot! Inflation readings have now peaked! Oil prices are down 25%! China is ending the lockdowns! The labor market is staying strong! Earnings are still coming in better than expected! All true.
Personal finance links: a major shift
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 24, 2022
Podcasts Tim Ranzetta talks with Morgan Housel about the psychology of money. ngpf.org) Jonathan Fields talks wealth and psychology with Patrice Washington host of the “Redefining Wealth Podcast.”
How Automation Can Streamline Your Month-End Close Process
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#FA Success Ep 294: Developing COI Referrals With Attorneys From An Attorney-Turned-Advisor, With Neel Shah
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 16, 2022
Welcome back to the 294th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Neel Shah.
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I'm Calling BS on the Second Straight Amazing Jobs Report, Understanding Why
Mish Talk
AUGUST 5, 2022
Nonfarm Payrolls vs Employment Level. Chart by Mish. One set of numbers is wrong. BLS Jobs Statistics at a Glance Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 528,000 in June, and the unemployment rate dipped 0.1 percentage points to 3.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.
U.S. Cropland Values Hit Record Highs
The Big Picture
AUGUST 30, 2022
Source: AgWeb. If you are interested (as I am) in Real Estate , then allow me to suggest you consider exploring the world of Farmland. It is something I have done for a while, and it is a fascinating rabbit hole to fall into.
Is this chart going up or down?
The Reformed Broker
AUGUST 29, 2022
Is this chart going up or down? It’s not a trick question. Just look at it and tell me what primary the trend is.
Personal finance links: consolation prizes
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 17, 2022
Podcasts Christine Benz and Jeff Ptak talk with Joe Saul-Sehy co-author of a new book "Stacked: Your Super-Serious Guide to Modern Money Management." citywireusa.com) Demetri Kofinas talks with Vitaliy Katsenelson author of "Soul in the Game."
Book of Secrets for the Month-End Close
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#FA Success Ep 294: Developing COI Referrals With Attorneys From An Attorney-Turned-Advisor, With Neel Shah
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 16, 2022
Welcome back to the 294th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Neel Shah.
Is the USA in a Recession?
Pragmatic Capitalism
AUGUST 2, 2022
New episode of Three Minute Money here. Is the USA in a recession? While the media has traditionally referred to a recession as 2 quarters of negative GDP the White [ … ]. Most Recent Stories
The Average US Household Pays 47 Percent More for Electricity Than a Year Ago
Mish Talk
AUGUST 21, 2022
CPI data from the BLS via St. Louis Fed, chart by Mish.
Tales from the Dark Side
The Big Picture
AUGUST 26, 2022
I had a fascinating conversation with an old friend who has been working in a giant bulge bracket firm his entire multi-decade career. What made this particular conversation so intriguing was his sudden epiphany about the Sell-side.
Top 7 Global Employment Challenges
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All eyes on SPX 4,000
The Reformed Broker
AUGUST 27, 2022
I like the way Ari Wald at Oppenheimer frames the current technical set-up for the S&P 500.
Podcast links: long time horizons
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 5, 2022
Business Zack Fuss talks with Christian Bellinger about the business of luxury giant LVMH. joincolossus.com) Howard Lindzon talks with Will Ahmed, founder and CEO of WHOOP. howardlindzon.com) Barry Ritholtz talks with Hannah Elliott discuss how EVs are changing driving.
Why Childfree People Require A Unique Financial Planning Process
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 3, 2022
For financial advisors, dealing with issues concerning clients’ children, from education costs to legacy goals, is a common part of the planning process. But a growing number of individuals are going through life without ever having children.
Some Things I Like and Don’t Like About Student Loan Forgiveness
A Wealth of Common Sense
AUGUST 28, 2022
One of the worst parts of the polarized nature of society now is many people have predetermined feelings about certain events. My tribe likes this so I like it too. My tribe hates this so I hate it too. The responses are becoming predictable. There’s little room for nuance these days.
Quick Guide to Digital Lending for Regional & Community Banks
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Made in America EV Battery Production? Metals Needed Suggest No Time Soon
Mish Talk
AUGUST 28, 2022
China currently assembles 76% of the world’s batteries. Materials needed for the batteries are mostly outside the US. The Wall Street Journal has an interesting video article Taking Apart an EV Battery Illustrates Why ‘Made in America’ Will Be Tough I believe that is a non-paywalled link.
Is Partisanship Driving Consumer Sentiment?
The Big Picture
AUGUST 9, 2022
I was chatting with my friend Pete Dominick last week, and he asked about consumer sentiment. I tossed out a few reasons why I suspect it has gotten so negative: 1. The past ~20 years have seen a much greater spillover from partisan beliefs into sentiment; 2.
Literally
The Reformed Broker
AUGUST 22, 2022
Sharing this chart from Guggenheim showing that the S&P 500’s bear market bounce literally stopped on a dime and was turned away at the 200-day moving average. It’s almost too perfect.
Personal finance links: wasting precious time
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 10, 2022
Aging Five lessons from getting older including 'Change gets old.' humbledollar.com) The pursuit of the 'new things' eventually loses its glow. gothamgal.com) Don't let inertia keep you from learning something new (and useful).
Global Hiring Guide: Top Emerging Fintech Hubs
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Client Cash Management: Why It’s Important, And The Next Generation Of Technology To Make It Better
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 22, 2022
Cash tends to exist at the forefront of individuals' day-to-day lives for many reasons: as a stable savings vehicle for near-term goals, a safety net for unforeseen emergency expenses, and, of course, to pay for daily living expenses, just to name a few.
Three Things I Think I Think – Bad Ideas
Pragmatic Capitalism
AUGUST 25, 2022
1) ESG – Still a Convoluted Mess. My long standing position on ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) investing is that secondary markets are a not a great place to try [ … ]. Most Recent Stories
There's No Demand For Italy's Debt Except From the ECB
Mish Talk
AUGUST 8, 2022
Image from Tweet below. Despite the ECB QE cover, Italy's 10-year bond yields are soaring relative to Germany. Eurozone 10-Year Sovereign Bond Yields. Data from ECB, chart by Mish. ECB data runs through June. August is the current spot rate.
Passive vs. Active
The Big Picture
AUGUST 17, 2022
Yesterday I spent some time with Eric Balchunas recording a Masters in Business podcast. Balchunas is Senior ETF Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence and the author of “ The Bogle Effect: How John Bogle and Vanguard Turned Wall Street Inside Out and Saved Investors Trillions.”.
The HR Compliance Playbook: How to Improve Speed-to-Hire
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This Week on TRB
The Reformed Broker
AUGUST 27, 2022
And if you haven’t subscribed yet, don’t wait. Check it out below or wherever fine podcasts are played. These were the most read posts on the site this week, in case you missed it: The post This Week on TRB appeared first on The Reformed Broker. Links
Sunday links: incentives at work
Abnormal Returns
AUGUST 7, 2022
Fund management The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF ($BND) is set to become the biggest bond ETF. ft.com) Four big trends in the asset management have been in place for a decade. morningstar.com) Corporate governance only works if shares actually get voted.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Aug 27-28)
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 26, 2022
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Biden Administration has released a series of long-anticipated Federal student loan relief measures.
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