One might reasonably ask what any of this has to do with the Foolish Four or investing. Let's consider the swamp as a metaphor for the investment world, as we navigate through the seemingly endless complexities of the financial maze. Potential hazards abound, enough to discourage the casual investor. For instance, while returning home on the last leg of the trip, I picked up a copy of America's favorite daily paper, USA Today . The breadth of the market is declining.
Many stocks are too high-priced.
The specter of inflation is poised to rear its ugly head. Many would-be investors, like the recruits for our trip, are dissuaded by these potential hazards. But Foolish investors and venturers alike have learned that most perils can be overcome by careful planning. Our Winnebago allowed us to wake up from the long, overnight trip relatively refreshed, each sleeping in turn while one of us drove. The weather turned out to be absolutely perfect.