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Nov. 27, 2024

Bad Markets Are Unpredictable

In this edition: 0:39 Market Crashes and Personal Memories 5:05 Technology and the New Market Paradigm 7:34 The Real Estate Bubble of 2007 10:38 Predictions and the 2008 Financial Crisis 13:31 The Challenge of Predicting the...
Nov. 26, 2024

Good Advice is Rare

On today's show: 1:26 Financial Advisor Red Flags 6:15 The Importance of Transparency 9:05 Trust Your Financial Advisor 10:48 Green Flags in Financial Advising 11:54 Avoiding Common Misconceptions 16:38 Bad Advice in Retireme...
Nov. 26, 2024

Fed's Limits

In this episode: 0:29 Understanding Interest Rates 3:00 The Housing Market Dilemma 5:58 Investing vs. Lifestyle Decisions 9:07 Emergency Fund Strategies 15:22 Exploring the TSP Changes 22:52 Fees and Fund Considerations 27:30...
Nov. 22, 2024

Tom + Roxy + Qs

In this week's Q&A: 0:26 Starting with Successful Investing 3:35 Transitioning to Your Questions 4:45 Exploring Inflation and Purchasing Power 8:56 Navigating 401k Changes 13:50 Managing High-Cost Funds 17:31 Understanding ET...
Nov. 20, 2024

Even Bad Ones Worked

In this episode: 1:17 Just Invest in Something 5:08 Portfolio Management Strategies 7:07 Insurance and Car Accidents 11:58 Emergency Funds in Retirement 12:54 Home Equity Considerations 23:46 Managing Debt and Savings 26:11 R...
Nov. 19, 2024

Oracle of Omaha Timing?

In the first hour from Saturday's show: 1:31 Is Buffett Sends a Message? 18:20 The Perils of Timing the Market 19:42 The Mystery of Warren Buffett 20:04 Analyzing Investment Strategies 20:13 Understanding Portfolio Diversific...
Nov. 18, 2024

What's in Your Wallet?

On today's show: 5:21 State of America's Wallet. 9:10 Credit Card Conundrum. 10:36 The Car Cost Crisis. 12:50 Housing Market Woes. 14:45 Future of Financial Advisors. 19:19 Navigating Advisor Changes. 25:28 Dividend Dilemma. ...
Nov. 15, 2024

Don Answers More

In today's Q&A: 4:13 Non-Qualified Annuities Explained 9:37 Roth Contributions and Eligibility 12:01 Preparing for Retirement Gaps 16:48 Diversifying Your Investments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Nov. 14, 2024

Myth, Lies, and Mistakes Part 2

In the second past or our special edition: 0:27 Introduction to Myths and Mistakes 3:07 The Importance of Diversification 9:35 Debunking Investment Complexity 12:06 Understanding Risk in Investing 15:26 The Zero Sum Game Myt...
Nov. 13, 2024

Myths, Lies, and Mistakes 1-5

In part one of our two-part special: 0:33 Introduction to Myths, Lies, and Mistakes 4:26 Myth One: I Got a Guy 5:21 Myth Two: The Future Can Be Predicted 11:00 Myth Three: Starting Too Late 14:47 Myth Four: Wealth Without Ris...
Nov. 12, 2024

Real (Estate) Returns?

In today's episode: 0:32 American Dream of Home Ownership 3:36 Renting vs. Owning 7:40 The True Cost of Homeownership 12:22 Real Estate as an Investment 14:57 Inheriting Retirement Savings 16:20 Questions from Listeners 18:5...
Nov. 11, 2024

Safety Specters

To start a new week: 0:27 Safe Investments Unveiled 1:16 Meme Stocks and Market Risks 3:18 The Fragility of Commercial Real Estate 5:27 The Illusion of AAA Ratings 7:52 Investing Beyond the Illusion of Safety 11:32 The Danger...
Nov. 8, 2024

More Friday Questions

Here are this Fridays Qs and As: 2:07 Converting Traditional IRA to Roth 7:32 Simplifying Financial Jargon 10:45 Roth 401k Allocation Advice 13:53 Evaluating the Stash App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Nov. 7, 2024

Market Melancholy

In This Podcast: 0:29 Latest Phone Scam 2:24 Connections Between Money and Mental Health 6:46 Understanding Antidepressant Trends 9:23 Media's Role in Financial Anxiety 10:14 The Importance of Keeping a Journal 11:21 Long-Ter...
Nov. 6, 2024

Bona Fides Fibbers

On the second half od Saturday's radio show: 2:20 The Smarmy Side of Financial Advice 3:20 Trust Washing and Ethical Standards 4:58 Paying for Credibility 7:01 Finding the Right Financial Advisor 10:31 The Importance of Fiduc...
Nov. 5, 2024

Ridiculous Risks

In this first hour of Saturday's show: 1:23 Game Time Decisions 3:16 The Impact of Sports Betting 5:10 Gambling vs. Investing 8:47 The Appeal of Instant Gratification 10:37 The Risks of Individual Stocks 21:00 Home Bias in In...
Nov. 4, 2024

Hearing from Haters

In today's episode: 0:26 40 Years of Thick Skin 2:11 Worst Reviews Uncovered 5:18 Complexities of Social Security 13:01 The Close of the Reading 14:10 Economic Landscape Discussion 17:37 Look at All 401k Fees Learn more about...
Oct. 31, 2024

How Do You Pay 'Em?

Please note that there will be no 11/1/24 Q&A episode. Don is out of commission for a few days. In Thursday's episode: 0:29 Understanding Financial Professionals 2:42 Choosing the Right Advisor 4:40 Types of Financial Compens...
Oct. 30, 2024

Advisor Makes More?

In this episode: 0:59 A Double Dipping Advisor 3:41 The Flaws of High Fees 9:01 Understanding Investment Classes 15:12 Simplifying Investment Strategies 19:40 The Burden of Household Debt 21:49 The Psychology of Debt 24:29 Th...
Oct. 29, 2024

Pension Envy

In this episode: 3:22 The Pension Predicament 4:42 Retirement Funding Choices 5:10 Historical Perspective on Retirement Plans 7:57 Today’s Retirement Landscape 10:07 Future of Pensions 14:03 No Guarantees in Retirement 14:34 ...
Oct. 28, 2024

Crypto Creeps

On Today's Show: 0:29 Crypto Internet Dirt Bags. 4:22 Crypto Scams and Market Warnings. 8:11 Advertising and Podcast Integrity. 10:40 Bitcoin Predictions and Speculations. 12:58 Social Security Strategies and Timing. Learn mo...
Oct. 25, 2024

A Few More Questions

On Today's Q&A: 1:30 Bond Investment Questions 6:00 Understanding Bond Market Fluctuations 9:30 Schwab Intelligent Income Explained 12:09 Transitioning to Vanguard Roth IRA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Oct. 24, 2024

We Want It All

From Saturday's Show, Hour Two: 1:28 Market Shifts and Inflation Realities 3:23 Real Rate of Return Explained 5:10 Listener Call: Retirement Investment Strategies 8:07 Converting IRAs and Tax Planning 10:38 Social Security Decisions and Strategies 13:48 The Cost of Waiting for Social Security 15:56…
Oct. 23, 2024

Bull's Second B'Day

Here is Saturday's show, Part One: 1:22 The Bull Market Anniversary 1:50 Understanding Market Fluctuations 5:28 The Role of Diversification 12:37 The Truth About Financial Advice 17:20 Critique of Robert Kiyosaki 20:55 Inheri...