WynnSights Blog

Financial Gems for the Young and Young-at-Heart (aka Elders)

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 144 min read

Financial Gems for the Young and Young-at-Heart (aka Elders)

I launched Wynn$ights blog more than 5 years ago to impart the importance of saving and investing on young adults, but elders matter too!

Many Investors (Surprisingly) Stay Put When Market Rates Fall

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 104 min read

Many Investors (Surprisingly) Stay Put When Market Rates Fall

I’m of the opinion that many investors have simply shifted low-yielding bank savings account funds into money markets.

Expert POV: Why so Many Investors Lose Out When They Chase Gains

Hugh F. Wynn

Sep 114 min read

Expert POV: Why so Many Investors Lose Out When They Chase Gains

If index funds are the closest to a sure thing in today's stock market, why do so many investors fall short?

Treasury Bills: The Safest Investment in the World

Hugh F. Wynn

May 303 min read

Treasury Bills: The Safest Investment in the World

In the midst of this roller coaster we call life, it's refreshing to encounter something that's a safe bet. Treasury bills fit that bill.

How to Help Your Family Navigate Your Golden Years

Hugh F. Wynn

Apr 258 min read

How to Help Your Family Navigate Your Golden Years

If properly preplanned, your golden years, which often last two decades or more, can be just that…golden.

Index Funds Shine Bright Despite Critics Throwing Shade

Hugh F. Wynn

Apr 117 min read

Index Funds Shine Bright Despite Critics Throwing Shade

When the index fund made it debut almost a half-century ago, it wasn't welcomed with fanfare and open arms. It was a slow burn.

2024: Good Vibes on the Home Sales Market Horizon

Hugh F. Wynn

Jan 43 min read

2024: Good Vibes on the Home Sales Market Horizon

You can study, infer and predict all you want about home sales, but there's a 50/50 chance it'll be different tomorrow.

Charlie Munger Thinks You Should Buy Index Funds and Sit on Your A**

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 9, 20233 min read

Charlie Munger Thinks You Should Buy Index Funds and Sit on Your A**

Buffett has a 99-year-old-sidekick, Charlie Munger, his longtime business partner who shares a pragmatic investment philosophy.

A Tale of the Obsessive Habit That Won't Come Back to Haunt You

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 26, 20233 min read

A Tale of the Obsessive Habit That Won't Come Back to Haunt You

Like the sound of the heartbeat in Edgar Allan Poe's "Tell-Tale Heart,"I won't stop repeating this mantra until everyone uncovers this truth

Four Ways Small Investors Have it Better Than "Wall Street" Wizards

Hugh F. Wynn

Aug 24, 20232 min read

Four Ways Small Investors Have it Better Than "Wall Street" Wizards

Small fish (investors) have four advantages over the Wall Street sharks that help them maximize investment performance in the long run.

Target-Date Funds: A Major Player on the Investment Scene

Hugh F. Wynn

Aug 3, 20233 min read

Target-Date Funds: A Major Player on the Investment Scene

Whenever I read negative Target-Date Fund (TDF) critiques, my initial response is to consider the motives of those critics.

Compounding: The Good…the Bad…and the (Lovely) Rule of 72

Hugh F. Wynn

Jul 27, 20234 min read

Compounding: The Good…the Bad…and the (Lovely) Rule of 72

Although a bit out of our control, longevity adds as much to the Amazing Power Of Compounding as do those funds being compounded.

What New Investors Don’t “Know” Could Hurt Them

Hugh F. Wynn

Jul 13, 20233 min read

What New Investors Don’t “Know” Could Hurt Them

New investors learn best through personal experience – both good and bad. But it’s important to keep in mind the "DO NOTs" of investing.

Are Index Fund Investors Smart, Lazy or Both?

Hugh F. Wynn

Dec 15, 20223 min read

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?

Fortune Telling: Why Everyday Investors Need A Crystal Ball

Hugh F. Wynn

Dec 1, 20225 min read

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.

Index Investing Can Avert a (Crypto) Series of Unfortunate Events

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 17, 20225 min read

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.

The Difference Between Failure and Success is as Simple as PDQ

Hugh F. Wynn

Nov 10, 20224 min read

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.

Watch for Signs of the Bear Market's Demise...Then Pounce!

Hugh F. Wynn

Oct 27, 20223 min read

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.”

Inflation Mitigation: Rising Prices Take a Toll on all Generations

Hugh F. Wynn

Sep 1, 20224 min read

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.

This Ain't Your Typical Bear Market Rally - Or Is It?

Hugh F. Wynn

Aug 18, 20223 min read

This Ain't Your Typical Bear Market Rally - Or Is It?

Is this a new Bull Market, or a head fake?

There's No Time Like Now to Make Your Coins Work for You

Hugh F. Wynn

Jun 23, 20227 min read

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.