A Sure Thing

Published: Sept. 18, 2020, 7:40 a.m.

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The bible tells us, \\u201cPride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall\\u201d (Proverbs 16:18) a warning about overconfidence and how arrogance frequently leads to failure. In our culture, we often hear these famous last words precluding a fall, \\u201cIt\\u2019s a sure thing.\\u201d

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If you\\u2019re a frequent visitor to Thoughts On Money then you know I love the game of basketball. I love playing basketball, talking basketball, watching basketball, and anything else that relates to the game of basketball. My wife can attest to the fact that I even sometimes let our two-year old eat in the living room with me, so we can watch the game during dinner \\u2013 of course, this is absolutely justifiable, as we are amidst the NBA playoffs.

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Today on TOM we will discuss basketball, Bitcoin, leveraged ETFs, gambling, and why investors should always beware of a sure thing. What a combination of topics! And off we go\\u2026

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Featuring Sean Latimer, Private Wealth Advisor at The Bahnsen Group

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