What to do when the market goes down? Read the opinions of the investment gurus who are quoted in the WSJ. And, as you read, laugh. We all know that …

- Jonathan Clements

In 1867, George Campbell, Duke of Argyll, had published The Reign of Law, a book that Darwin found deeply annoying. A supporter of Richard Owen, Camp…

- Jonathan Clements

Why are people who are appalled at insider trading so quick to trade on inside information when it comes their way?

- Jonathan Clements

Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it to the fullest, but not so fully that you run out of money.

- Jonathan Clements

It's one of the ironies of investing. The rich can afford to take risks, but they don't need to. The poor need to take risks, but they often can't af…

- Jonathan Clements

Most investors are pretty smart. Yet most investors also remain heavily invested in actively managed stock funds. This is puzzling. The temptation, o…

- Jonathan Clements

In the Modern Age, there are still those who refuse to contradict a single word of the Bible, even though the Bible contradicts itself.

- Jonathan Clements

Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny should take a few pointers from the mutual-fund industry. All three are trying to pull off elaborate hoaxes. But whi…

- Jonathan Clements

If you want to see the greatest threat to your financial future, go home and take a look in the mirror.

- Jonathan Clements