There are two rules in the Investment Club...let's talk about them! Today we discuss an outdated, but still viable, way to invest your money and socialize while you are doing it.

The Blame, The Tipping Point and The Remedy.  In today's episode, Bill and Andrew discuss the recent market volatility, and jumping in and out of a bear market.  Whose fault is it?  Where are we in the cycle? Most importantly, how do we adjust for it?  Listen for answers, comment for input!

This week in From the Feed, Andrew & Bill discuss articles written about "Bear Markets" and their impact on investments, retirement & taxes. (New York Times) Bear Markets and Recessions Happen More Often Than You Think (Barrons) Why Retiring This Year Could Be a ‘Worst-Case’ Scenario (The Economist) Americans are saving less than at any point since the financial crisis (Financial Times) Time to cut your stock market losses — or not? (Forbes) How Dangerous Is The Bear Market? (Bloomberg) How to Use Your Losing Stock Positions to Lower Your Tax Bill

Are you a Daytrader?  A Scalp Trader? Or are you an Investor?  Today Bill and Andrew will help you realize what you are really doing with your money and how to do better!

In this week's episode of From The Feed, Andrew & Bill discuss crypto currency, NFTs and how to manage these as part of your portfolio and even your estate planning. 1. (WSJ) <a href="http://www.advisorstream.com/read/nft-sales-are-flatlining/?c=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJub2RlX2lkIjo2MzU1NiwicHJldmlldyI6dHJ1ZSwiY29tbV9pZCI6NTgyOTU4MywiZGVzdF9pZCI6bnVsbCwicmVhZGVyX2lkIjpudWxsfQ.UZjYd3-h7VX6LQoLoUVpK4DDof_wWfH4Z1P9sIHcaY8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NFT Sales Are Flatlining</a> 2. (Entrepreneur) <a href="http://www.advisorstream.com/read/why-intellectual-property-will-dominate-nfts/?c=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJub2RlX2lkIjo2MzU1NiwicHJldmlldyI6dHJ1ZSwiY29tbV9pZCI6NTgyOTU4MywiZGVzdF9pZCI6bnVsbCwicmVhZGVyX2lkIjpudWxsfQ.UZjYd3-h7VX6LQoLoUVpK4DDof_wWfH4Z1P9sIHcaY8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Why Intellectual Property Will Dominate NFTs</a> 3. (FT) <a href="http://www.advisorstream.com/read/the-crypto-shake-out-shows-boring-is-back/?c=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJub2RlX2lkIjo2MzU1NiwicHJldmlldyI6dHJ1ZSwiY29tbV9pZCI6NTgyOTU4MywiZGVzdF9pZCI6bnVsbCwicmVhZGVyX2lkIjpudWxsfQ.UZjYd3-h7VX6LQoLoUVpK4DDof_wWfH4Z1P9sIHcaY8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Crypto Shake-out Shows Boring Is Back</a> 4. (WSJ) <a href="http://www.advisorstream.com/read/how-more-than-1-trillion-of-crypto-vanished-in-just-six-months/?c=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJub2RlX2lkIjo2MzU1NiwicHJldmlldyI6dHJ1ZSwiY29tbV9pZCI6NTgyOTU4MywiZGVzdF9pZCI6bnVsbCwicmVhZGVyX2lkIjpudWxsfQ.UZjYd3-h7VX6LQoLoUVpK4DDof_wWfH4Z1P9sIHcaY8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How More Than $1 Trillion of Crypto Vanished in Just Six Months</a> 5. (Barrons) <a href="http://www.advisorstream.com/read/estate-planning-for-investors-who-hold-crypto-and-nfts/?c=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJub2RlX2lkIjo2MzU1NiwicHJldmlldyI6dHJ1ZSwiY29tbV9pZCI6NTgyOTU4MywiZGVzdF9pZCI6bnVsbCwicmVhZGVyX2lkIjpudWxsfQ.UZjYd3-h7VX6LQoLoUVpK4DDof_wWfH4Z1P9sIHcaY8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Estate Planning for Investors Who Hold Crypto and NFTs</a>

Are you upset about the state of affairs in the country, the world...how about just your portfolio?  Today we delve into the psychological process of addiction and how we can snowball ourselves with pessimism that can pour over into every facet of our lives.  Let's get happy!

The workplace ecosystem has evolved considerably over the decades, both physically and socially. Modern technology like mobile phones, PCs, printers, and faxes redesigned the office environments of the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s. This week Andrew & Bill discuss the articles which cover the evolution of the workplace into what we're calling Workplace 3.0. 1. (Entrepreneur Magazine) Career Transitions You Can Make in Your 40s and 50s 2. (Entrepreneur Magazine) We Asked Entrepreneur Readers: How Do You Inspire Yourself, and Others? 3. (Entrepreneur Magazine) This is What It's Actually Like to Work a 4-Day Workweek 4. (WSJ) Why Is Your Boss Asking About Your Feelings? Inside the Empathy Management Trend 5. (Forbes) I Am Not A Robot: Restoring Humanity And Authenticity In The Workplace

In this week's episode, Bill and Andrew discuss the importance of Critical Thinking while investing.  While it may seem obvious, listen in to find out, in detail, how you can be a better analyst and investor.  They also cover Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity - and how to make them your friends in the markets!

From the Feed brings D&S listeners commentary on top articles being written from today’s leading financial publications. Today we continue to cover inflation, all things Elon Musk and some takeaways from Warren Buffet and the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders meeting. Article Links: WSJ - “Fed Lifts Interest Rates by Half Point in Biggest Hike Since 2000” TechCrunch – “ A complete Timeline of the Elon Musk-Twitter Saga” Barron’s – “Elon Musk’s ‘Friends’ Are Helping to Fund the Twitter Buyout. Twitter Stock Is Jumping. CNBC – “When inflation is high, Warren Buffett says the best thing you can do is ‘be exceptionally good at something”

This week on D&S, Bill and Andrew discuss FIT Investing, or Financial Information Timing.  This is the attention to detail that we sometimes miss when caught up in the volatility of the markets. If timing is everything, then the timeliness of information is the greatest detail to not overlook.  Join D&S to avoid the pitfalls and stay Financially FIT!