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Two New Tools For Our Toolbox

Two New Tools For Our Toolbox

At twopercentgoal.com we are always looking to get better, and I know we have done just that.  We are now using two more technical analysis tools for better performance, greater consistency and ultimately better returns.  Those tools are the stochastic oscillator and...
My Thoughts on a Successful Marriage

My Thoughts on a Successful Marriage

This past week was my wedding anniversary.  My wife and I have been together for 39 years.  If there is anyone that deserves the medal, it’s my wife.  I often wonder why she has stuck with me all this time.  I would not have blamed her at all if she left me years ago,...
I Swear

I Swear

Do you curse and swear?  How many times would you drop the F-bomb in a day?  What do you think of other people using profanity?  Swearing is indicative of an individual’s intellect, maturity, and socialization.  If someone’s every second word is F-this and F-that,...
A Special Father’s Day Gift

A Special Father’s Day Gift

  This past Father’s Day was a special day for me.  I have two kids, two grandkids, and a wife that has stuck with me through thick and thin.  I got an amazing gift from each of them.  I did not get an overpriced necktie, after shave that I will never use, nor a...
No Superstars Needed to Win Championships

No Superstars Needed to Win Championships

  IIf you are a fan of the NBA or the NHL, enjoy.  Both leagues have started their final series to crown a champion for the season.  For both leagues, I am a casual observer during the regular season, and I only get somewhat interested during the playoffs.  But I...
Why I Use a Three Percent Stop Loss

Why I Use a Three Percent Stop Loss

  In my blog last week, I was stressing the importance of placing limit orders when buying your stocks, but this week I also want to stress the importance of using stop losses.  Unlike day traders, most of us are not sitting in front of a computer all day...