I’ll admit I have houses on my mind these days. After seeing my friend Alan’s new home – complete with its four-car garage and Hugh Hefner grotto – my wife is bugging me to upgrade. And while I’m not crazy about taking on a major new expense, she makes valid points. Our two boys are...Read More

The following was originally published on InvestorPlace as part of the Best Stocks for 2020 contest. They say lightning never strikes twice. But that’s exactly what I’m betting on in InvestorPlace’s Best Stocks for 2020 contest. Four years ago, in the 2016 contest, I recommended leading midstream pipeline operator Energy Transfer (ET). It was a controversial pick, as the energy...Read More

When looking at low-priced stocks, how can you tell the difference between solid value stocks and the dreaded value traps? The answer: value stocks eventually recover, while value traps do not. I realize that my answer is no more useful than Will Rogers’ advice — “Buy stocks that go up; if they don’t go up,...Read More

I had dinner at my friend Alan’s house earlier this week. You could call it a mini-housewarming party. With a baby on the way, he and his wife decided to upgrade their house in anticipation. They’ve finally settled in, and I was their first non-family guest. It might as well be a castle. Four-car garage,...Read More

As we close out 2019, it’s time to look ahead to see what we can expect from the stock market over the next decade. I want to be crystal clear here… there is no perfect, foolproof stock market indicator. No one knows with any degree of accuracy what the market will do over the following...Read More