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Why Buffett's Great Advice Is Impossible To Follow
Market timing sounds smart — but the data says otherwise. This post unpacks Warren Buffett's famous "be fearful when others are greedy" quote and explains why it's so hard to actually follow. With real numbers showing the cost of missing just 10 good days over 20 years, the case for staying invested through volatility is compelling. If markets have you rattled, this is a must-read before making any moves.
Timothy Iseler
5 min read


What We Talk About When We Talk About Investing
Investing and trading aren't the same thing — and mixing them up could mean playing a game that's nearly impossible to win. This post breaks down the key differences between the two, making the case that long-term investing is not only easier than trading, but far more likely to pay off. If you've ever felt like the stock market is a rigged game, this post will change how you think about it.
Timothy Iseler
7 min read


Some Other Time, Later vs. Right Here, Right Now
Financial planning is about the future — but the only time you can actually take action is right now. This post makes the case for ditching over-planning in favor of imperfect but immediate steps toward your goals. Whether you want to buy a house or retire someday, waiting for the perfect plan is the surest way to miss out. Good decisions made today will always beat a perfect plan made never.
Timothy Iseler
5 min read


Investing Intuition vs. Evidence
Evidence-based investing beats gut instinct every time — and this post proves it. Using real market data and personal stories, a CFP breaks down four key lessons: why the best time to invest feels like the worst, why timing the market is a losing game, how compounding lets time do the heavy lifting, and why bad investments aren't worth losing sleep over. A must-read for anyone feeling rattled by market volatility.
Timothy Iseler
14 min read


How I Invest My Own Money
Personal investment strategies don't have to be complicated — and this post proves it. Tim pulls back the curtain on how he invests his own money, covering why he invests, how he thinks about risk and time, when he buys and sells, and his "Core & Satellite" strategy. No hot stock tips or jargon, just honest, relatable insight to help you make better decisions with your own money.
Timothy Iseler
16 min read


When “Comfort Zone” Is SO Uncomfortable
Getting out of your comfort zone is hard — especially when your "comfort zone" is already uncomfortable. This post draws a fun parallel between a resistant Queer Eye participant and the "I should" financial tasks we all keep putting off. You'll get five practical, low-pressure strategies for breaking through procrastination: start small, aim for good over perfect, choose flexible actions, write down your plan, and tell a friend.
Timothy Iseler
7 min read
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