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Sound Investing

Sound Investing

Paul Merriman

This weekly podcast features Paul Merriman discussing strategic investment planning for all life stages. Episodes delve into investing math, history, common myths, and debates on portfolio strategies, targeting individuals seeking to improve their financial future.

567
Episodes
103
Guests

Notable Guests

CP
Chris Pedersen 48x
DB
Daryl Bahls 26x
TC
Tom Cock 14x
KR
Ken Roberts 11x
RF
Rick Ferri 11x
BC
Ben Carlson 9x
DM
Don McDonald 8x
CB
Christine Benz 7x
LS
Larry Swedroe 7x
JD
Jim Dahle 6x
EF
Ed Fulbright 6x
GS
George Sisti 5x
RB
Rob Berger 5x
SM
Stan The Annuity Man 4x
JD
James Dahle 3x

Recent Episodes

Oct 7, 2026 · 00:54:44
✨ High school graduates can earn millions more by investing early.
00:54:44
Sep 30, 2026 · 00:57:38
✨ Diversification is the only free lunch in finance, helping investors stay the course.
00:57:38
Sep 23, 2026 · 00:52:47
✨ John Bogle launched the first index fund in 1976.
00:52:47
Sep 16, 2026 · 00:53:41
✨ First session of a four-part series for Next Gen Personal Finance teachers.
00:53:41
Sep 9, 2026 · 00:40:50
✨ Announces a new five-part series for NGPF.org reaching 150,000 teachers.
00:40:50
Sep 2, 2026 · 01:13:24
✨ Discusses common investing myths that lead to significant financial losses.
Jack Lempart
01:13:24
Aug 26, 2026 · 01:06:56
✨ Paul and Chris follow up on the Rick Ferri small-cap value discussion.
Chris Pedersen Rick Ferri
01:06:56
Aug 19, 2026 · 01:33:08
✨ Paul and Rick Ferri have a career-spanning conversation on investment strategies.
Rick Ferri
01:33:08
Aug 12, 2026 · 00:14:08
✨ Prepares for a debate with Rick Ferri on 'Total Market' portfolios.
Rick Ferri
00:14:08
Aug 5, 2026 · 00:37:37
✨ Discusses the value of hourly financial advisors from the Garrett Planning Network.
00:37:37
Jul 29, 2026 · 00:33:52
✨ Paul discusses his upcoming talk at the Garrett Planning Network retreat.
00:33:52
Jul 22, 2026 · 01:00:51
✨ Focuses on building discipline through strong beliefs, referencing Ben Carlson's book.
01:00:51
Jul 15, 2026 · 00:26:47
✨ Discusses if factor investing will underperform the S&P 500.
00:26:47
Jul 8, 2026 · 00:55:40
✨ Reviews 12-month performance of Avantis, DFA, and Vanguard portfolios.
00:55:40
Jul 1, 2026 · 00:26:30
✨ Discusses the evolution of indexing and S&P 500 changes.
00:26:30
Jun 24, 2026 · 01:00:04
✨ Paul Merriman and Ben Carlson discuss investing success.
Ben Carlson Roben Farzad
01:00:04
Jun 17, 2026 · 01:07:02
✨ Explains evidence-based investing amidst financial noise.
01:07:02
Jun 10, 2026 · 00:57:11
✨ Answers 10 listener questions on asset allocation and behavior.
00:57:11
Jun 3, 2026 · 01:34:24
✨ Discusses practical financial education with Mike Piper.
01:34:24
May 27, 2026 · 00:45:34
✨ Compares M1 Finance and Fidelity Basket Portfolios for automation.
Chris Pedersen Daryl Bahls
00:45:34

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