Laughter, the Best Medicine

Laughter, the Best Medicine

We all know that laughter is the best medicine. And while Humble Dollar usually gives us wisdom about money, markets, and life, maybe it’s time to add a little humor to the mix. Let’s send Jonathan a laugh.

Now, humor is always a risk—especially across cultures. The Brits, after all, are famous for their love of irony and wordplay. But clean, clever jokes never go out of style. Here’s a start:

How many financial advisors does it take to sell an ETF?

Answer: One to sell it—and 666 to create 666 more ETFs.

Or how about:

• Why did the retiree refuse to invest in bonds? Because they said they’d had enough “commitments” already.
• What’s the difference between a market correction and my teenager? At least the correction eventually ends.
• Why don’t economists ever tell good jokes? Because the punchline is always, “On the other hand…”
• What did the ETF say to the mutual fund? “Sorry, but I’m just more attractive in passive relationships.”

You get the idea. A groan-worthy pun, a market-themed quip, or a gentle poke at ourselves as investors. Keep it clean, keep it kind, and send Jonathan something that will make him smile. After all, a chuckle shared is worth more than compound interest.