Tim’s Top Links – 7/23/21

And we’re back!  Apologies for the long absence between posts, but I was hiking through Colorado for the last week.  Let me tell you, the Rocky Mountains are no joke!  Probably some of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever seen were in Rocky Mountain National Park.  Anyways, here are some great links to send you off into the weekend.

Here’s what I’ve been reading this morning:

‘Three Things I Think I Think – Learning From Bad Inflation Takes’ – Cullen Roche – Pragmatic Capitalism

• As Cullen points out, the internet is quick to jump on any and all bad takes.  However, there can be some good learning opportunities in these bad takes.  Cullen breaks down 3 bad takes, and what we can actually take away from them.

‘Want to Start Investing? Here’s a Hint from Investing Legend Charles Ellis: Keep it Simple’ – Michelle Fox – CNBC

• Plenty of folks have started their investing careers over the last handful of months.  And while it’s easier said than done, this article shares some advice for new investors from a legendary investor: keep it simple.

‘How to Teach Your Kids the Value of Money’ – Michael Batnick – The Irrelevant Investor

• Michael’s second child turns two in August.  He’s using this milestone to share thoughts on how to teach kids about the value of money – or at least one way to do it.  He links to a video where he discusses this topic further with podcast co-host Ben Carlson.

‘What’s Been Going On in the Stock Market’ – Mullooly Asset Show

• We’ve had some volatility in the stock market over the last few weeks, especially this past week.  Tom uses this week’s video to break down exactly what has been going on.  It’s important to understand the volatility so you don’t fall victim to it.

ENJOY!