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Latest Commentary

The Future’s So Bright

Trump won, Republicans swept, and half the country is deliriously happy. Not that I don’t get it—I’m all for a pro-growth explosion...

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Adult Swim

I famously wrote in a Substack essay that I don’t vote. You can google it if you want; I’m not going to link to it because it has salty...

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How to Lose Money

In January 2000, I decided to short some dumb internet stocks. That was going fine until the Fed did a surprise rate cut, at which point...

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Edward Jones Is Better Than Vanguard

You may find this hard to believe, but Edward Jones does more good in the world than Vanguard.

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About Jared

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

Announcing SHORT PRIVATE EQUITY: Our New Hub for Private Equity News

Based on Jared Dillian's well-known prediction—one of the few voices currently warning about the looming private equity collapse—this news aggregation site updates nearly every day, tracking what Jared calls "The Next Big Short."

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Be Smart Podcast

In episode 399 of the BE SMART podcast, Cameron and Jared discuss the aftermath of the recent US presidential election, as well as economic initiatives in West Virginia, market reactions including...

In episode 398, Cameron and Jared discuss the 2024 election and its implications for the market, including predictions and trading strategies. They dig into inflation and the cost of living,...

Elon Musk says he plans to award $1 million a day to a randomly chosen voter… this year’s furious rally in US stocks is poised to extend into the final stretch of 2024, even as the US...

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