Echoism
Echoism – The Opposite of NPD Echoism is the so-called opposite of narcissism. As we know, narcissistic traits are common and frequently adaptive (or healthy). Only when you get far out on the scale, do the traits […]
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Five Forms of Post-Traumatic Growth
Five Forms of Post-Traumatic Growth Rain falls in everyone’s life. And sometimes trees, too. Trauma is common. But so, too, is post-traumatic growth! About half of people report moderate to high post-traumatic growth, which is exciting since reinvention is necessary. […]
What Was I Thinking When I Bought Crytpo?
What Was I Thinking When I Bought Crytpo? Note- This was originally published in June 2022 and updated in July 2023 I recently bought three different cryptocurrency coins. I don’t have custody of them, neither hot nor cold. But […]
Behavioral Investing
Behavioral Finance and Behavioral Investing Behavioral finance studies how to systematically take advantage of errors caused by human thinking and emotion. Behavioral investing, on the other hand, aims to cash in on the irrational investor. How is behavioral finance different […]
Covert Narcissistic Physicians
Can You Spot the Covert Narcissist in the Hospital? You can’t throw a stone in the hospital and not hit a narcissist. While narcissism is a common trait in the USA, it is more common in physicians. Your department […]
Neurobiological Correlates of “Freedom”
Neurobiological Correlates of “Freedom” Freedom is the ability to respond rather than react. This means that in the mind, you notice your body has detected a stressor. And in the brain, you are conscious of your amygdala’s message that […]
Optimize Tax Diversification
How to Optimize Tax Diversification Tax diversification is key to controlling taxes in retirement. Optimizing tax diversification is a yearly decision that depends on what your taxes are this year vs. every other year. Often, this means deciding to use […]
Using RMDs to Assess Asset Allocation
Asset Allocation Using RMDs Can you use Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to help determine your asset allocation in the retirement drawdown phase? Imagine you are living off your assets (taking an income from your nest egg). What might your asset […]
Grandparents Gifting Money to Grandkids
How Should Grandparents Give Money to Grandkids? How can grandparents give money to their grandkids? How nice of you to ask! Let’s start with tax-free giving and go from there! How Much Money Can a Grandparent Give a Grandchild Tax-Free? […]
