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This is the first in a two-part series on uncertain investing climates and how to navigate them.

Living in a real-time world takes a mental toll when markets are whipping around.

Today is Groundhog Day, and word has it Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. Six more weeks of winter. Meanwhile, it may be rainy and cold in Seattle, yet there is an aura of perennial summer emanating from one company’s headquarters. Amazon just reported another banner quarter.

You know the day destroys the night,
Night divides the day,
Tried to run —
Tried to hide —
Break on through to the other side!

“Break on Through (To the Other Side)”, The Doors, 1967.

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Investors often conflate risk and uncertainty as being one in the same, but really, they are different concepts. Understanding the difference cannot only save you from your next investing mistake, but also open your eyes to new opportunities.

The Southern California sky is known for beautiful sunsets. Yet one evening last month, there was something extra to behold. Something… spectacular.

Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann was a busy man. In the late 1800’s, he roamed the streets of Germany, collecting both coins and canines, as a tax collector and dog catcher.

As we approach a new year, it’s common to think about life goals and how we aim to achieve them. Here are three simple ideas you can take into 2018 to improve your chances of investing well.

Be optimistic

The rise of cryptocurrencies is one of 2017’s most captivating market stories.

'Tis the season for annual market forecasts.

Investing seems complicated to many people but the best strategies are often just the opposite. You can beat most investors if you learn to focus on the right things and simplify. That means finding effective principles you can easily implement and compounding those returns.