The Millionaire Next Door

The Millionaire Next Door


Lessons From the Past: Exploring US Financial History with Mark Higgins, CFA, CFP® (Ep. 48)

April 16, 2024

Have you ever thought about how financial history can impact your investment decisions? 


This week on The Millionaire Next Door, Robert Curtiss speaks with Mark Higgins, CFA, CFP®, and author of “Investing in U.S. Financial History: Understanding the Past to Forecast the Future.” 


Mark delves into his journey of researching and writing about US financial history and the significance of understanding the past to make informed decisions in the present financial environment. So, tune in as Rob and Mark offer valuable perspectives for investors and financial professionals alike.


Rob and Mark discuss:


  • The journey behind Mark’s book
  • The value of understanding financial history
  • Past financial crises and how they relate to current economic challenges
  • The evolution of market efficiency
  • The resilience of the United States economy
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:


Mark J. Higgins, CFA, CFP, is an author, financial historian, and frequent contributor to Enterprising Investor. His work draws from his upcoming book, Investing in U.S. Financial History. 


Before writing Investing in U.S. Financial History, Mark served as a senior investment consultant for more than 12 years. In this role, he advised the trustees of large pension plans, foundations, endowments, and insurance reserves that had aggregate assets of more than $60 billion. As a consultant, he discovered that understanding financial history proved much more valuable than tracking the latest economic data.