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A personal finance and investing podcast on money, how it works, how to invest it and how to live without worrying about it. J. David Stein is a former Chief Investment Strategist and money manager. For close to two decades, he has been teaching individuals and institutions how to invest and handle their finances in ways that are simple to understand. More info at moneyfortherestofus.com
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Why 401k and other defined contribution schemes are flawed, leading to a generation of workers unprepared for retirement. What are the solutions to fix the mess. Topics Why 401k and other defined contributions haven't worked, despite their popularity Why defined benefit pension plans declined Why 401k plans are treated like emergency funds How to c…
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Why we need distinct risk buckets: balancing our natural loss aversion with the allure of opportunities that offer the potential for massive upside. Topics covered include: What is modern portfolio theory, and what are some of its flaws Why so many people have gotten wealthy by being undiversified How to balance personal risk, market risk, and aspi…
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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 inelasticity. You can learn more about Money for the Rest of Us Plus here. Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email news…
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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: What determines interest rates, and where are those drivers currently What is the best estimate of bond returns How duration works and why it changes What are some current fixed income investment op…
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How do home equity investments, income share agreements, and music royalties work, and how can you participate? Topics covered include: How a home equity investment differs from a home mortgage What is the cost of home equity investments How funding education through income share agreements has changed Why artists sell royalties to their work How i…
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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 the global population is frustrated with the lack of affordable housing How the housing collapse as part of the Great Financial Crisis contributed to today's affordability crisis How central bank QE pr…
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In this episode, we explore the concept of optionality—how small, strategic decisions can lead to outsized rewards with limited downside risk. From ancient philosophy to modern financial strategies, discover how recognizing and seizing options can unlock opportunities in both life and investing. Topics covered include: How call and put options work…
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In Episode 491, we explore the five layers of investing, including which assets fit into each layer, and give examples of advertisements targeting each layer. The five layers are: 1. Short-term trading 2. Longer-term speculations 3. Individual securities 4. Diversified portfolios focused on underlying drivers and factors 5. Maximum diversification …
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How do buyouts, venture capital, and growth equity work? Has private equity outperformed the stock market, and can individual investors pursue these investment strategies? Topics covered include: How are private equity funds structured, and what are the fees How is private equity performance measured, and how has it performed Why does private equit…
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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: What is the difference between chess and poker. Why we need to separate the decision process from the outcome. How to improve the quality of our investment decisions. What are are wu-wei and qi and w…
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In episode 489, we examine three factors that contributed to this week's big stock market declines, analyze whether a recession is imminent, and review David's recent portfolio changes. Topics covered include: The benefits of looking at market and economic trends monthly How bad was the recent U.S. employment report and what is the Sahm Rule What a…
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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 will take for the Ethereum blockchain to be successful. Topics covered include: Who launched Ethereum ETFs and what are the fees How Ethereum differs from Bitcoin Examples of applications built on the…
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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 been predicting a 2030s depression for over a decade. What are the early warning signs we can monitor for increasing risk of economic and financial turmoil What are U.S. and global population predictions b…
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Gambling in the stock market is increasing, with most traders losing money while generating billions of dollars per year for brokerages and wholesalers. Will all this trading lead to big market swoons? Topics covered include: Why sports gambling has grown so much How gambling in the stock market is measured, and how prevalent is it Why most traders…
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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 buffer ETFs are structured and some current examples How buffer ETFs have performed over the past five years What are the risks of buffer ETFs How loss aversion and narrow framing contribute to the popu…
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Seven ways to increase the odds of living long into your retirement years (if you choose to retire). Sponsors Monarch Money – Get an extended 30-day free trial Lifetime Money for the Rest of Us Plus membership Our Premium Products Asset Camp Money for the Rest of Us Plus Show Notes Podcast Stats: How many podcasts are there?—Listen Notes Quality Ov…
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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 placing cash with traditional banks, neobanks, and fintech platforms. Topics covered include: The mass chaos in the fintech space spawned by the bankruptcy of Synapse Financial Technologies What are F…
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How a few high-impact successes drive up overall average outcomes in investing, business, and creative projects. How to harness positive skewness using a barbell approach. Learn when to mitigate risks and when to embrace them. Topics covered include: What is positive skewness and how does it manifest in investing, business and creative endeavors Ho…
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Why are homeowners seeing home insurance premiums increases of up to 70%, as David has? What can you do if your insurer drops you, you get a huge premium increase, or you can no longer afford coverage? Topics covered include: What are the primary drivers of home insurance price increases Why these increases don't show up in the U.S. consumer price …
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Why stock, ETF, and bond trades are optimized to settle in less than a day, allowing investors quicker access to their cash and securities. What are the benefits and costs of optimization in the relentless drive for cheaper, faster, and more profitable. Why countries are moving to T+1 settlement from T+2 for security trades What will it take for se…
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In part three of our national debt masterclass, we share a simple debt dynamics formula we can monitor to help guide our investment choices. Topics covered include: How much has the national debt grown over the past fifties years, and what are the underlying drivers How the budget deficit, interest rates, and economic growth determine the level and…
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In part two of this national debt series, we explore how households and businesses, including commercial banks, can choose not to participate in what some call a national debt ponzi scheme. We also look at how central banks and federal governments monetize the national debt using quantitative easing. Sponsors Yahoo Finance LinkedIn Jobs – Use this …
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In part one of this three part series, we consider why a country that issues debt in its own currency can't default unless it chooses to. We also explore how central banks can control interest rates on the national debt. We also consider whether it is possible for government borrowing to crowd out the private sector. Sponsors Shopify NetSuite Insid…
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Why global small-cap stocks have underperformed large-cap stocks and will the trend continue? The investment case for allocating to global small caps. Topics covered include: How have small caps performed relative to large caps over the past two decades What factors contributed to the underperformance How quality is an important factor to consider …
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It is not normal to want prices to rise and currencies to lose their purchasing power. We look at the advantages of stable currencies and prices. Topics covered include: What's more normal, an inflationary or deflationary mindset? Why it is more normal for prices to fall due to productivity increases How central banks seek to overcome productivity-…
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