Hugh F. Wynn
Are Index Fund Investors Smart, Lazy or Both?
In 2022, $12.5 trillion was invested in index mutual funds and ETFs. So why do folks tell me I lack confidence in my investments?
top of page
WynnSights Blog
Search
Hugh F. Wynn
- Dec 1, 2022
- 5 min
Fortune Telling: Why Everyday Investors Need A Crystal Ball
The world out there is random – with too many variables at play – making it extremely difficult for investors to predict economic trends.
150
Hugh F. Wynn
- Nov 17, 2022
- 5 min
Index Investing Can Avert a (Crypto) Series of Unfortunate Events
This FTX catastrophe will tarnish the crypto industry. However, there is a clear path to avoiding this fate in your own investing scenario.
160
Hugh F. Wynn
- Nov 10, 2022
- 4 min
The Difference Between Failure and Success is as Simple as PDQ
The PDQ Principles of investing: Patience, Diversification and Quality. In my mind, these are an investor’s foundation.
170
Hugh F. Wynn
- Oct 27, 2022
- 3 min
Watch for Signs of the Bear Market's Demise...Then Pounce!
How long do you suppose this Bear Market is going to last? It reminds me of “death by a thousand cuts.”
100
Hugh F. Wynn
- Sep 1, 2022
- 4 min
Inflation Mitigation: Rising Prices Take a Toll on all Generations
Boomers and Gen Xers are very polarized when it comes to the subject of inflation. I understand the reason for their differing views.
170
Hugh F. Wynn
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
This Ain't Your Typical Bear Market Rally - Or Is It?
Is this a new Bull Market, or a head fake?
130
Hugh F. Wynn
- Jun 23, 2022
- 7 min
There's No Time Like Now to Make Your Coins Work for You
Here's how to make a lot more money (I'm talking millions) for your retirement by starting early.
170
Hugh F. Wynn
- Jun 9, 2022
- 4 min
Grim Reaper: PODs Dispense Quick Cash Upon Your Untimely Passing
POD money is not part of the probate process so it allows beneficiaries quick access to to cash that can help them pay for funeral expenses.
200
Hugh F. Wynn
- Apr 7, 2022
- 4 min
Life's Complicated Enough. Keep Investing Simple.
According to many great minds, high-browed sophistication and complexity does not beat simplicity when it comes to investing.
160
Hugh F. Wynn
- Mar 31, 2022
- 4 min
The Bogle Behind My Long-Term Investment Strategy
In these trying times, I feel compelled to revisit the rules I follow in my never-ending pursuit of a better investment plan.
120
Hugh F. Wynn
- Jan 27, 2022
- 2 min
When the Market is in Turmoil, Remember This, Too, Shall Pass
Volatility may very well be the watch word for the early months of 2022. Market uncertainty, unpredictability, instability. VOLATILITY.
232
Hugh F. Wynn
- Jan 20, 2022
- 4 min
Ommmm: The Search for Financial Peace of Mind
Why do we make things so complicated when evaluating - and making - investments?
200
Hugh F. Wynn
- Jan 14, 2022
- 3 min
Get-Rich-Quick Investing Dominated 2021 - Will 2022 Follow Suit?
If ever there was a year…in a series of years…that offered puzzling choices to investors, it was 2021.
260
Hugh F. Wynn
- Dec 31, 2021
- 4 min
Resolution 2022: How to Declutter Your Investments this Year
New Year’s resolution: Take a hard look at your increasingly complex investments and simplify things.
170
Hugh F. Wynn
- Nov 11, 2021
- 5 min
The Boomer Retirement Boom: Can They Afford Their Golden Years?
Can Baby Boomers afford 25-35 years (or more) of retirement, or will their Golden Years slowly lose their luster?
220
Hugh F. Wynn
- Sep 30, 2021
- 3 min
7 Investing Tips I Learned the Hard Way
Newbie investors learn through personal experiences – both good and bad. Here are seven investing tips learned the hard way.
230
Hugh F. Wynn
- Sep 2, 2021
- 4 min
How to Make Sure Your Castle Finds a Good Home Post-Mortem
How do you handle estate planning for your castle without placing undue burden on your heirs?
180
Hugh F. Wynn
- Aug 19, 2021
- 4 min
FICO: Three Digits That Have a Powerful Hold on Your Life
What the heck is a FICO score and why does it have so much sway over your ability to buy furniture, a car, a home, and so on?
200
Hugh F. Wynn
- Aug 12, 2021
- 3 min
Trading vs. Investing: Which is More Likely to Reap Rewards?
These are two very different approaches to making money in the stock and bond markets - essentially trading versus investing.
180
Hugh F. Wynn
- Jul 22, 2021
- 4 min
The Secret to My (Investing) Success
My PDQ Principles of Investing (Patience, Diversification and Quality) revolve around the concept of simplicity.
200
bottom of page