Don Saulic at The Bahnsen Group

05/02/2026

A surprisingly fun read on financial jargon — and why you shouldn’t be intimidated by words that are often used to sound more impressive than helpful.

Finance jargon often sounds sophisticated, but this piece breaks down pricey investment words, exposing what they really mean and why clarity.

05/01/2026

A grounded perspective on recent market volatility, why drawdowns are normal, and why true bubbles are something very different.

Worth reading.

Markets recover as AI fears persist and history reminds investors that corrections are normal, bubbles differ, and discipline beats panic

04/27/2026

A thoughtful, steady perspective on market volatility, investor behavior, oil prices, and why not every noisy signal requires action.

Markets drifted, oil surged, housing cooled, and policy uncertainty lingered as earnings approached & investor behavior told the story well.

04/24/2026

A good perspective on what might actually change at the Fed — and why interest rates aren’t the only policy lever that matters.

Powell’s exit, Warsh’s confirmation, and what a Fed transition could mean for interest rates, markets, and monetary policy.

04/21/2026

A good perspective on why market relief isn’t the same as resolution — and why discipline matters even after volatility fades.

Markets end flat, Iran tensions escalate, oil rebounds, and the Senate math still favors Republicans—despite what prediction markets say.

04/17/2026

A grounded perspective on AI, market disruption, and why the most confident narratives often miss how markets really adapt and evolve.

Worth reading.

04/13/2026

Markets continue to process geopolitical uncertainty, shifting expectations, and uneven market leadership.

In today’s Dividend Cafe Monday, David Bahnsen reviews recent market action, evolving geopolitical dynamics, and why resisting reactive decisions remains critical when volatility and narratives compete for attention.

The emphasis is not on forecasting outcomes, but on understanding how markets digest uncertainty in real time.

Read the full commentary here:

The setback in Iran negotiations over the weekend did not change the market’s view that the Straits will reopen.

04/10/2026

A grounded look at what comes next in Iran, why volatility may continue even during negotiations, and why markets don’t require clean resolutions to function.

Worth the read.

Iran tensions, ceasefire risks, and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty drive market volatility. See what investors should focus on now.

04/06/2026

It may seem odd to some that the markets have gone up 4 days in a row, even as the rhetoric about the war has just ratcheted up and as oil prices have moved higher, but let us assure you, there is a reason for this…

A great read about what is actually happening, going behind the headlines and clickbait...

It may seem odd to some that the markets have gone up four days in a row, but I assure you, there is a reason.

04/04/2026

Today, let's examine whether the economic ethics reflected in the teachings of Jesus meaningfully support the case for socialism, as some people have said they do....

Today, let's examine whether the economic ethics reflected in the teachings of Jesus meaningfully support the case for socialism.