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Jared Dillian went from growing up with limited means to creating one of most well-known financial publications in the world, The Daily Dirtnap. Thousands of professional investors and everyday folks subscribe to Jared’s writing and podcasts to keep their investments right, and their finances healthy.
With over 20 years of experience in the finance industry and drawing from his own background — Jared helps people remove financial stresses from their lives by challenging the common misconceptions about how money really works.
Jared’s unique takes on personal finance and the markets will broaden your perspective, sharpen your mind, and will always be entertaining to read.
“At the end of the day what I’m most proud of is helping others make money—people like yourself.” –Jared Dillian
Windfalls
I have a rule about windfalls. Money is a tool, and it can be used for good or for ill. Don’t be a knucklehead—the money won’t last...
Gold and Personal Finance
You own gold to smooth out the ups and downs in your portfolio. This works because gold has a low or negative correlation to stocks, bonds,...
How Do You Feel About Money?
One of the common misconceptions about money is that you need a lot of it to be happy. But if your basic needs are met and you don’t have...
A Matter of Perspective
Things are pretty good right now. But I think most experienced market practitioners know that pain could be just around the corner.
Having money in stocks and mutual funds that perform well doesn’t mean you’re creating wealth. In that case, you’re just a passenger along for the ride on the back of someone else. Creating...
No, it’s not choosing the right mutual fund to invest in or opting for a 15-year mortgage instead of a 30-year one. Not even paying off all your credit cards cracks the top three. The three biggest...
Mutual funds let you pool your money with other investors to buy stocks, bonds, and other securities. They’re run by professional money managers who decide which securities to buy (stocks, bonds,...
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