Comments on: A Meaningful Definition of “Risk”

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:13:52 +0000

Hi David.

Thank you! Definitely good to hear that people like what I’m writing.

By: David

David — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:08:52 +0000

Just wanted to say I love the site! I saw your articles on tipd.com. I’m a big fan of “common sense” finance and investing tips, so you’re one of my new favorites.

Keep up the good work.

By: Paul Williams from Crackerjack Greenback

Paul Williams from Crackerjack Greenback — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:30:00 +0000

Great article, Mike! Thanks for the link as well!!

Many people don’t realize how detrimental they can be to their own goals when they pursue the “safe” investments instead of a well-diversified, low-cost, tax-efficient portfolio. Avoiding the stock market because you’re scared almost guarantees that you’ll be unable to meet your goals unless you can earn a TON of money over your lifetime or you have very, very attainable goals (retirement income of $20,000/year before taxes).

When you talk about the risk of any investment, you also have to look at the risk of not achieving your goals.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:18:24 +0000

Hi Allen.

Happy to hear you enjoyed it.

By: Allen Taylor

Allen Taylor — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:15:18 +0000

Nice writing. You are on my RSS reader now so I can read more from you down the road.

Allen Taylor