"A Wealth of Common Sense" Articles

Financial blogger Ben Carlson always poses interesting points when it comes to navigating smart investment moves in today’s world. Here, you’ll find a list of questions worth considering in the midst of market volatility, plus a few light-hearted thoughts thrown in for fun.

Despite what some might believe, the market’s continual climb (while non-linear) doesn’t stem from the Fed or low interest rates. Instead, this draws down to economic growth and the fact that corporations are earning more money overall.

Plain and simple, the laws of risk and reward are off. A five-year treasury shows the exact same yield as a 10-year treasury, and it’s not making much sense to investors.