by Bob | Sep 14, 2026 | Education
Other People’s Money: Beware of Financial Misconduct By Bob || September 13, 2026 The Principal-Agent Problem There is an old problem in finance that has a simple name: other people’s money. When you manage your own money, you receive the...
by Bob | Jul 16, 2026 | Education
The Power of the Marginal Dollar By Bob || July 17, 2026 Gifts and Marginal Dollars Have you ever received a gift of money from a relative with instructions to use it for a particular purchase? Perhaps a grandparent gave you money for a computer or a parent helped...
by Bob | Apr 14, 2026 | Education
91 Years Later By Bob Peters || April 14, 2026 Happy Birthday Dad My dad turns 91 in a few days, and I thought it might be nice to write a post recognizing this milestone. Besides lunch at one of his favorite spots, Toby’s in Coupeville, and a visit with family, we...
by Bob | Dec 7, 2025 | Behavior
Sunk cost: Know when to hold’em, know when to fold’em By Bob || December 7, 2025 The Thinking Game I have been thinking about the topic of sunk costs for a while, but my inspiration for writing this blog came after watching a wonderful documentary, The...
by Bob | Oct 14, 2025 | Behavior, Investment
The importance of learning the difference between volatility and risk By Bob || October 13, 2025 Risk, reward and probabilities There is a basic concept in investing which is good to review. If you accept a higher level of risk, you should be compensated with a...
