A lot of people describe their home as the best investment they ever made. We know the numbers make that a bit of a stretch, but it's understandable. Owning a home is one of the few "investments" that we hold on to for 30 years without constantly debating whether we should sell. It's much harder to stay that committed to investing in equities. One option is to buy boring things. To learn more about being a real financial advisor, sign up for the Behavior Gap Newsletter: www.behaviorgap.com.