Letters to a young investor
a series by Kendall Bauer
Letters to a Young Investor is a series by Kendall Bauer that distills core investing principles into straightforward, actionable guidance.
Whether you’re new to investing or looking to sharpen your approach, this series offers practical wisdom to help you build and sustain long-term success.
Letters to a Young Investor: Lesson 10 — Lifestyle Creep
For many young professionals, there’s a moment that feels like a turning point. For the first time, you have the income to upgrade your life in ways that used to feel out of reach.
Letters to a Young Investor: Lesson 6 – Emergency
Investing requires patience and planning. The payoff isn’t instant, but the reward is both lasting and meaningful.
Letters to a Young Investor: Lesson 5 – Diversification
A crucial part of diversification is understanding the trade-off between risk and reward.
Letters to a Young Investor: Lesson 4 – Individuality
Investing is much like chess. Study and preparation matter, but so does self-awareness.
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Letters to a Young Investor: Lesson 4 – Individuality
Investing is much like chess. Study and preparation matter, but so does self-awareness.
Letters to a Young Investor: Lesson 3 – Discipline
The biggest trap most investors fall into isn’t just fear — it’s trying to time the market.
Letters to a Young Investor: Lesson 2 – Consistency
You don’t need a windfall to build wealth. What you need is rhythm, patience and repetition.
Letters to a Young Investor: Lesson 1 – Time
In investing, the earlier you begin, the more your wealth compounds through the irreplaceable force of time.
Letters to a Young Investor: Q&A
Understanding that the greatest investment asset is time, Kendall Bauer has begun a series, Letters to a Young Investor.