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As a former financial newspaper reporter and editor, reading and writing about financial matters has always been of interest to me. I found financial news to be interesting because it presented the challenge of trying to make complex matters and events understandable to anyone who picked up the paper. And that, in a way, is what I still enjoy doing: making money issues make sense to any client of mine, no matter if they're an experienced investor who just wants me to act as a caddy to their decisions, or if they're someone who wants to work with me to get better at making money decisions.

So this blog will be a menu of things that I've found interesting enough to share to a broad audience. 

Thanks for reading and reach out to me if you ever have questions or want to discuss a matter further.

Take care,

Brett

Call me at 502-424-4640 or email me at bcorbin@rwbaird.com

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Speculation, gambling and investing have always been awkward running mates. In this essay we look at the history of their most famous interactions and how to steer clear of going overboard.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Being optimistic isn't easy in turbulent times. But staying calm and invested has proven to be solid strategy.

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Grocery stores have been in the news lately because of inflation. In this research essay, we take a look at how grocery stores and then take a dive into why P/E ratios are important to consider when evaluating a stock.

Friday, February 6, 2026

Could a railroad building boom in the 1880s hold clues as to where the AI frenzy might be taking us?

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Rewatching the "Band of Brothers" HBO series provides lessons on life, business and bravery.

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Monday, December 15, 2025

Looking back on life’s events can be both dangerous and educational. Dwelling on the past is waste of precious time, of course, but reflecting on hurdles overcome, lessons learned and things accomplished can be useful to do better in...

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Last week I attended a conference for 401(k) specialists in Salt Lake City and while there were many interesting topics -- for 401(k) nerds like myself -- I also learned about a project that is trying to help kids be better with money....