The job of an NBA General Manager is to construct the best roster of basketball players available given the money constraints of the team owner. Once the roster is there, you let them cook, as the kids say. They have to play the game, and...
On a recent trip to my parents’ house, I found The Beanie Baby Handbook – 1998 Edition, available exclusively through Scholastic school markets. This unofficial guide packs in collector tips, trivia, and a directory of the current and retired collections. Like any good investment prospectus, this...
Before 2025 slips into the shadows, take a few minutes to shine a flashlight on your finances. These spooky yet sensible money moves can help you wrap up the year wisely and prepare for what lurks around the corner in 2026. 1. Exorcise Unchecked Contributions in...
In light of the fall season, Megan and I recently watched Nora Ephron's 1998 classic romcom You've Got Mail, starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. While this is one of Megan's favorite fall related movies, it was the first time I had watched it! I enjoyed...
Over the past few weeks, the "Other Things You Might Find Interesting...
Over time, I have become convinced that the number one side effect of wealth is anxiety. There are many, many reasons for it: the loneliness, the intangible, no-boundary "knowledge work" that typically accompanies wealth building, the proliferation of decision fatigue and complexity management, the tiresome...
I'm not a frequent podcast listener (I know I know - how??) but lately have listened to psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy's podcast Good Inside because 2.5 year olds. Oof. Love them. And I need all the resources. She often reminds her listeners that raising children...
I once heard a wise investor say we should invest like the best is yet to come, but the worst could be right around the corner. I’ve always appreciated that line because it captures the central tension we face as investors. At its core, investing...
In the past, Beacon has had fun hosting a movie night at The Rialto Theater, conveniently located across the street from the Beacon house. Recently we have watched Back to the Future and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. After a brief hiatus due to theater renovations,...
You may remember that back in June we sent out the Beacon Summer Reading list. It's something we've done the past few years and this summer my selection was "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power and Deception on the Eve of World War...
