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Boring Beats Flashy in Investing Sanjib Saha 17 May 2025 Trying to get rich quickly by jumping into the latest “hot” stocks or risky trends might seem exciting — but it’s rarely a winning strategy. In fact, research shows it usually backfires. The tried-and-true path to building wealth is much less glamorous: spend less than you earn, and invest steadily in a low-cost, diversified portfolio. It’s not flashy, but it works — because time and compounding are on your side. Still, it’s easy to get impatient. You hear about someone doubling their money in a biotech stock or tech sector,…

Has your portfolio become too risky without you realizing it? Sanjib Saha 15 May 2025 Most people start their financial journey without much formal education in investing or risk management. They set out with good intentions, but little strategic understanding. As they earn and build wealth, they often pay little attention to hidden risks quietly creeping into their portfolios. This isn’t usually a problem for those who follow basic investment guidelines from the start — but many don’t, and over time, the hidden risks can become costly. One common risk is the unintentional concentration of investments — when too much…

Risk avoidance quietly sabotages long-term wealth building Sanjib Saha 7 May 2025 It’s ironic how essential investment knowledge is to long-term financial success, and yet most of us never learn even the basics in school or afterwards. The result? When it’s time to make important investment decisions, many act based on misconceptions. One of the most misunderstood — and costly — mistakes is avoiding stock market investments out of fear of risk. Instead, many people lean entirely on “safe” options like savings accounts, CDs, or bonds, unknowingly sacrificing future financial growth. Why Avoiding Stock Investments May Hurt Your Finances Being…

... and thereby missing out on the power of compounding Sanjib Saha 27 April 2025 Many of us work hard, live within our means, and make a conscious effort to save money. That’s an admirable habit—and an essential first step toward financial security. Sadly, there’s a common mistake that even the most disciplined savers often make: they stop at saving and never make the leap to investing. Wealth building is a three-legged stool – Earn, Save and Invest. Without the third leg these diligent savers fail to benefit from the tremendous power of compounding growth. At first glance, this doesn’t…

Going on a Road Trip in a New Country Without a Map? Sanjib Saha 18 April 2025 Many of us go through life without a clear vision of what a fulfilling life looks like. I'm not referring to a detailed 50-page document outlining our future, but rather, having a broad perspective on life that helps guide us. As we step into adulthood and get busy with careers and day-to-day activities, having a “50,000-foot view” of where we’re headed can be incredibly helpful. Start with envisioning big life milestones. For a young worker starting out afresh, the milestones might include living…

Five easy steps to figure out your Annual Household Expenses in five minutes Sanjib Saha 20 March 2025 How many of us know our annual household expenses with 90% accuracy? Chances are, we either have a vague number in mind that’s far from the actuals, or no clue at all. Tracking every expense sounds daunting, but if your bank allows transaction downloads, figuring your annual spending is surprisingly simple. Here’s how: Step 1: Download Transactions Most households use a single checking account for payments. Log in and download all transactions from any recent 12-month period (e.g., March 1, 2024 –…

Tariffs, Inflation, Recession, Market Drop – Should We Be Worried? Sanjib Saha 13 March 2025 Everywhere we turn, headlines scream about tariffs, inflation, and a looming recession. It's enough to make any investor nervous. Should we sell? Should we invest in something else? What do we do? Short answer for long-term investors who follow certain basic rules of investing: Tune out the noise and stay calm. Stock market investment is for the long-term – money that you don't need to cash out in several years. Market goes up over the long run, but it can be volatile and uncertain in…

Part III - Dividend Investing Considerations Sid Roy & Sanjib Saha 22 December 2024 Read Part II (Questions 5-8) 9. What are the unique risks associated with a dividend paying stock? In general, companies pay and increase dividends to signal financial health. This creates a false impression that all companies that issue dividends are stable companies. Conversely, dividend cuts are perceived as company’s downfall, even though such cuts are necessary for long-term prospects. These perceptions influence management decisions about managing the company’s ongoing income and distract management’s focus from the overall wellbeing of the business. Dividend paying stocks expose the…