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Episode 500: The S&P 500 Index and the Decade Ahead
In the 500th episode of Money for the Rest of Us, we focus on the S&P 500 Index. How has the index changed, and why have U.S. stocks performed so…
Money For the Rest of Us
11/06/2024
What Makes an Economy Prosperous? Spotlight on Cuba and Argentina
We explore eight things that contribute to a healthy, growing economy and where Cuba and Argentina have fallen short.Topics covered include:Why Cuba …
Money For the Rest of Us
10/30/2024
Ten Things I've Learned About Investing in the Past Decade
In episode 498, David shares how his investing has changed over the past ten years and lessons you can apply to your portfolio.Document Your JourneyK…
Money For the Rest of Us
10/23/2024
How to Fix the Retirement Savings Crisis
Why 401k and other defined contribution schemes are flawed, leading to a generation of workers unprepared for retirement. What are the solutions to f…
Money For the Rest of Us
10/16/2024
Are You Taking Enough Aspirational Risk?
Why we need distinct risk buckets: balancing our natural loss aversion with the allure of opportunities that offer the potential for massive upside.T…
Money For the Rest of Us
10/09/2024
Plus episode excerpts: ETF Size, the Long-term Impact of QE, and Stock Market Inelasticity
This week on the podcast, we share excerpts from Plus episode 484 on ETF size and the impact of QE, as well as Plus episode 493 on stock market inela…
Money For the Rest of Us
10/02/2024
The Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates. What Should We Do Now?
What does the Federal Reserve's policy rate cut mean for our portfolios? Will interest rates keep falling? What changes should we make?Topics include…
Money For the Rest of Us
09/25/2024
When to Sell Equity or Borrow: A Guide for Homeowners, Students, and Artists
How do home equity investments, income share agreements, and music royalties work, and how can you participate?Topics covered include:How a home equi…
Money For the Rest of Us
09/18/2024
The Housing Affordability Crisis: What Caused It and How to Fix It
What caused the 40% price increase in houses and rents, and what are governments doing to try to fix the problem.Topics covered include:Why 50% of th…
Money For the Rest of Us
09/11/2024
The Power of Optionality: Small Bets, Big Payoffs
In this episode, we explore the concept of optionality—how small, strategic decisions can lead to outsized rewards with limited downside risk. From a…
Money For the Rest of Us
09/04/2024
The Five Layers of Investing - Which Layers Is Your Portfolio Allocated?
In Episode 491, we explore the five layers of investing, including which assets fit into each layer, and give examples of advertisements targeting ea…
Money For the Rest of Us
08/28/2024
Should You Invest in Private Equity?
How do buyouts, venture capital, and growth equity work? Has private equity outperformed the stock market, and can individual investors pursue these …
Money For the Rest of Us
08/21/2024
Making Better Investment and Life Decisions - Episode 203 Remastered
This week, we release one of David's favorite episodes from six years ago, Episode 203: Is Investing More Like Poker or Chess.Topics covered include:…
Money For the Rest of Us
08/14/2024
Why the Market Has Sold Off and What Should You Do
In episode 489, we examine three factors that contributed to this week's big stock market declines, analyze whether a recession is imminent, and revi…
Money For the Rest of Us
08/07/2024
Should You Invest in an Ethereum ETF?
What is the investment case for Ethereum, and what are the risks? A straightforward review of what ether and Ethereum are, how they work, and what it…
Money For the Rest of Us
07/31/2024
Are We Heading for a 2030s Depression? - Understanding Global Economic and Population Shifts
What we can monitor and do now in preparation for a 2030s depression, which may or may not arrive.Topics covered include:Why ITR Economics has b…
Money For the Rest of Us
07/24/2024
How Retail Traders Lose Big While Enriching Wall Street
Gambling in the stock market is increasing, with most traders losing money while generating billions of dollars per year for brokerages and wholesale…
Money For the Rest of Us
07/17/2024
Should You Invest in Defined Outcome Buffer ETFs?
Buffer ETFs protect against the downside while capping the upside. We examine them closely to see if they are worth it.Topics covered include:How buf…
Money For the Rest of Us
07/10/2024
7 Steps to Living a Long Life
Seven ways to increase the odds of living long into your retirement years (if you choose to retire).SponsorsMonarch Money – Get an extended 30-day fr…
Money For the Rest of Us
06/26/2024
Don't Lose Access to Your Cash: Comparing Banks, Neobanks, and Fintech Platforms for Cash Savings
Millions of fintech app users have lost access to their cash. In this episode, we explain why this happened and show you how to protect yourself when…
Money For the Rest of Us
06/19/2024