Three Stocks I’m Watching Closely and Why You May Want to as Well
Today I want to pull back the curtain a little and share three stocks that are currently on my watchlist and provide additional insight into how to potentially think about the market.
My six-year-old taught me something about investing at dinner
Originally published in the Stock Savvy Dad newsletter on August 4, 2026.
My six-year-old was rushing through dinner the other night. I told her to slow down, and she looked up and asked why. So, I broke it down for her. When you rush through your food you don’t chew it properly and that can cause problems. It takes about 15 minutes for your stomach to tell your brain it’s full, so if you eat too fast you’ll keep going thinking you’re still hungry. Next thing you know your stomach is sticking out and you’re uncomfortable wondering what happened.
Down isn’t Broken
Originally published in the Stock Savvy Dad newsletter on July 29, 2026
Here’s something most investors learn the hard way. A declining stock price doesn’t always mean something is wrong.
Knowing the difference is one of the most important skills you can develop as an investor. Most people treat every dip the same way, either panic and sell or blindly buy more. Neither works without asking the right questions first. Here’s a framework you can work with.
Good earnings, stock drops. Why the market doesn’t always make sense.
Originally published in the Stock Savvy Dad newsletter on July 21, 2026.
Last week Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) reported a 77% jump in quarterly profits. The stock dropped anyway.You might be wondering how that could happen. A company posts near perfect numbers and the stock declines. That doesn’t seem right but let me break down what’s going on.
Not every stock is supposed to do the same job
Originally published in the Stock Savvy Dad newsletter on June 23, 2026
Think about how you organize your home.
Utensils go with utensils. Sneakers go with sneakers. When something is out of place, it creates confusion. You open a drawer looking for a fork and find a sock instead. You might catch yourself thinking, okay, I really need to get this place in order. Your portfolio works the same way.
This Simple AI Hack Makes Financial Reports Easy
Updated on 9/3/2026 We all know financial reports are important, but let’s keep it one hundred: how many of us actually read them? If you’ve ever opened a company’s annual report or 10-K, you know the feeling. Instant dread. 200+ pages of charts, footnotes, and legal jargon dense enough to make even seasoned investors want to quit. Here’s the thing. You don’t need to read every page to understand a company’s financial health. With AI, you can cut through the…
Investing $1,000 for the First Time? Here’s Where to Start
Last Updated: 9/2/2026 A common question I get: “I’ve $1,000. How do I get started?” That’s a great question. A lot of people think you need at least five figures to start investing, or to see real gains. That’s not the case. $1,000 isn’t retirement money, but it is seed money. A launchpad that can grow into something significant if you approach it with the right mindset, strategy, and discipline. So, let’s walk through exactly how I’d deploy that first…
How to Research Stocks Without Getting Overwhelmed
When I bring up the stock market and how to research stocks, most people either get bored or freeze up. And if I mention P/E or D/E ratios? They’ll look at me like I’ve got two heads. I get it. Turn on CNBC as a new investor and they may as well be speaking an alien language. But doing research and understating what you’re investing in is fundamental and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep it Simple Instead of…
My Weekly Investing Prep with ChatGPT: News, Earnings, Portfolio & More
If you’re serious about staying sharp as an investor, preparation is key. Once my three year old stops coming down the stairs trying to skip bed time, I turn Sunday evening into my secret weapon. A quick, focused 30 minute routine that gets me mentally and strategically ready for the week. And thanks to AI tools like ChatGPT the whole process runs faster and smoother. Here’s my full Sunday investing routine, step by step: Step 1: Review the Past Week…
How I Got My 5-Year-Old to Love Investing
Think five is to young to learn about investing? Think Again No, we’re not breaking down EBITDA or reading 10-Ks at bedtime but we are laying the foundation for lifelong financial literacy. Here’s how I’m introducing the stock market to my daughter in ways that are fun, age-appropriate, and actually sticking. Step 1: Start with what they know It all starts with connecting investing to their world. Kids don’t care about ticker symbols but they do love Disney, McDonald’s, and…