John StojJan 22 minGot a feeling '21 is going to be a good yearWhen I first heard Pete Townshend sing those lyrics decades ago, I'm not sure I even processed what he was talking about. In fact, I know...
John StojMay 29, 20204 minPeloton, Vail, Verbatim, Oh My!If you want to simplify and organize your financial life, reach out to me. Am I right for everyone? In short, no.
John StojMay 1, 20209 minWhat Most Financial Advisors Don't Want You to Know(Why "Fiduciary" is Often Just a Fancy Word for Marketing) Part 1: The Most Common Way Financial Advisors Charge Fees Does a Grave Disser...
John StojApr 29, 20203 minOne Reason Many People Do Not Have Financial Advisors: They Should All Over You.The step model above is used by hostage negotiators the world over to convince people to do things, like release hostages, or change thei...
John StojApr 6, 20203 minWe All Have One Job Now - To Get "Home"My father was a squad leader during the Battle of the Bulge. I'm lucky to have a few old pictures of the guys, one of which can see above...
John StojMar 30, 20203 minI Show You Exactly How You Should Have Timed The COVID-19 Market in MarchAbove is the Dow Jones Industrial Average for March, through the 27th, 2020. While it should be clear to any casual market observer where...
John StojMar 25, 20202 minCOVID-19 is Tough Enough, Don't Beat Yourself Up Because You Can't Predict the Future TooLet's see... Financial advisor, check. Been through two major market disruptions before, check. Uses passive investing via low cost inde...
John StojMar 19, 20202 minIn a COVID-19 World, Little Things Do Mean a LotWhy are you looking at a trash barrel? Normally, that would be a great question, but we're not currently living in a "normal" world. With...
John StojMar 17, 20203 minInvesting Lessons from the Greatest GenerationI lost my dad about two years ago. The picture above is my dad, on the left, and my uncle, in 1945 after the end of World War II. As anyo...
John StojMar 16, 20202 minMy Reactions to Past Market Disruptions"Fool me once..." There's only one sure thing I know about the markets, whether they're going up, down, or sideways: nothing I do will af...
John StojMar 12, 20201 minI speak with Reed Goossens on his podcast, "Investing in the U.S."I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed on Reed Goossens' informative & entertaining podcast, "Investing in the U.S." Reed is a ...