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What Most People Get Wrong About Budgeting
Budgeting is a powerful mental and psychological tool that can greatly improve your quality of life. Unfortunately, done improperly, it...

Nicholas Pihl
Aug 2, 20215 min read


The Zero Dividend Portfolio
Returns for stocks come in two forms, dividends and price appreciation. Across the S&P 500, the dividend yield currently sits at about...

Nicholas Pihl
Jul 29, 20217 min read


Dalio's All Weather Portfolio
Ray Dalio popularized the concept of the "All Weather Portfolio," an asset allocation strategy that is diversified enough to perform...

Nicholas Pihl
Jul 22, 20214 min read


A Better Plan for Charitable Giving
It's well known that giving money to charity is a great way to reduce your taxable income, as well as support charitable organizations....

Nicholas Pihl
Jul 21, 20214 min read


What Makes Costco's business superior to Fred Meyer?
The business begins where the profits (or opportunities for profit) begin. Everything else is just a collection of commodity assets....

Nicholas Pihl
Jul 6, 20213 min read


July Newsletter
Happy Fourth of July! I hope you have a great weekend and enjoy the following links. How to Stop Overthinking by Pia Callesen:...

Nicholas Pihl
Jul 2, 20211 min read


Competition is for Losers
This post is my notes and reflections on Peter Thiel's talk, "Competition is for Losers." I think this is possibly the most impactful...

Nicholas Pihl
Jul 2, 202110 min read


June Newsletter
I have just two recommendations for you in this month's newsletter. I think what I most enjoy sharing is something that empowers a...

Nicholas Pihl
Jun 7, 20211 min read


May Newsletter
Hope you're enjoying the warmer weather, and a return to normal life in the near future. This month, my recommendations are: Clockwork:...

Nicholas Pihl
May 7, 20212 min read


April Newsletter
This month, I recommend you check out Tim Ferriss's interview with Hugh Jackman. Besides playing Wolverine, Hugh Jackman has had an...

Nicholas Pihl
Apr 2, 20211 min read


March Newsletter
The best thing I found this month was this lecture by Clayton Christensen at Google. Christensen is known for his work on why large,...

Nicholas Pihl
Apr 2, 20211 min read


February Newsletter
Your book recommendation this month is Never Split the Difference, by Chris Voss. Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator. He shares his...

Nicholas Pihl
Apr 2, 20211 min read


8 Questions to Ask When Interviewing A Financial Advisor
You are probably here because you are looking for a financial advisor. Like many people, you may not quite know where to start, or even...

Nicholas Pihl
Jan 8, 20211 min read


How to Start a Great Year, January Newsletter
Happy New Year! Hopefully you've taken some time to relax, reflect, and rest up over these last couple weeks. If not, I encourage you to...

Nicholas Pihl
Jan 8, 20212 min read


December Newsletter
Happy December! I hope that you are doing well, and are making the most of this year and the many opportunities it has provided for...

Nicholas Pihl
Dec 4, 20202 min read


November Newsletter
If you're a business owner, I think you'll find this interview with Rahul Vohra really thought-provoking, especially his "product-market...

Nicholas Pihl
Nov 6, 20201 min read


October Newsletter
I have just two recommendations for you this month, but they're quality. At this point in your life, you probably have seen some evidence...

Nicholas Pihl
Oct 6, 20201 min read


September Newsletter
This month's recommendations are a bit lighter, suitable for enjoying on a walk or road trip while you savor the final days of summer. In...

Nicholas Pihl
Oct 6, 20201 min read


August Newsletter from Pihl FP
Why We Sleep, How to Speak, and Cracking the Vitality Code I'm writing this post because this month I have three things that I'm really...

Nicholas Pihl
Aug 5, 20202 min read


8 Things You Need In Your Financial Plan
1. Net Worth Statement/Personal Balance Sheet a) Current assets b) Long term assets c) Debt 2. Cash Flow Summary a) Inflows b) Savings c)...

Nicholas Pihl
Jun 15, 20201 min read



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