Even anticipating this day, I was a bit surprised to be as emotional about the passing of someone who I've never met except for the occasional online interchange. But then again, it was a nearly 30 year "relationship," and one I credit for significant material benefit. Condolences to Elaine, Jon's family, and the larger personal finance family that looked to Jon as a source of trusted advice. RIP.
Like many, I've followed along with you since the Wall St. Journal days, and am of very similar age, so that this is sobering and disheartening news indeed is a vast understatement. This audience has expressed our appreciation for your writing previously, and your curation of the website has expanded the world of experience and expertise in all matters of personal finance. But this is a different journey altogether, one without necessarily a "right" or a "best" answer. But know your audience will be with you along the way.
Maybe not providing the full diversification benefits, but my international exposure is through companies with a global footprint, but US- or UK-based.
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Great tribute post, and well deserved. RIP Jon.
Post: Tributes to Jonathan Clements
Link to comment from September 27, 2025
Even anticipating this day, I was a bit surprised to be as emotional about the passing of someone who I've never met except for the occasional online interchange. But then again, it was a nearly 30 year "relationship," and one I credit for significant material benefit. Condolences to Elaine, Jon's family, and the larger personal finance family that looked to Jon as a source of trusted advice. RIP.
Post: Farewell Friends
Link to comment from September 23, 2025
Like many, I've followed along with you since the Wall St. Journal days, and am of very similar age, so that this is sobering and disheartening news indeed is a vast understatement. This audience has expressed our appreciation for your writing previously, and your curation of the website has expanded the world of experience and expertise in all matters of personal finance. But this is a different journey altogether, one without necessarily a "right" or a "best" answer. But know your audience will be with you along the way.
Post: The C Word
Link to comment from June 16, 2024
Insightful as always. Look forward to reading the book.
Post: Learned Along the Way
Link to comment from April 25, 2023
Maybe not providing the full diversification benefits, but my international exposure is through companies with a global footprint, but US- or UK-based.
Post: What percentage of a stock portfolio should be invested abroad?
Link to comment from April 7, 2021