Episodes (Page 37)
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The 60/40 portfolio's efficacy is debated again, questioning long-term perceptions.
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Betting markets and the 'wisdom of crowds' can predict the future accurately.
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Discussing the merits of the Utah 529 Plan and BND bond fund.
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Annuities are complex insurance products often misunderstood by consumers.
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Bitcoin's potential appreciation and significant energy consumption are discussed.
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Special episode on funding higher education costs.
Funding Higher Education
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Listener questions cover Treasury yield fluctuations and advisor vetting.
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Advice columnist suggests firing financial advisor friends.
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The costs and implications of paying off a mortgage early are explored.
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Meme stock trading highlights the dangers of trying to time the market.
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Many Americans fear they won't be financially ready for retirement.
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Bonds performed well during the Great Depression despite stock market plunges.
One Week Later
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Trillions sit in low-yielding accounts, despite simple investing principles.
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401k and 403b offerings are often problematic due to industry opposition.
Ending Conflicted Advice
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Government shutdown impact on investments was deferred, but potential effects discussed.
Shutdown Shut Down
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Most expert money managers fail to consistently beat market benchmarks.
You Can't Win
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Slick salespeople push complex and misleading insurance products for retirement.
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Most people trust the right sources for investing advice.
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Investor behavior causes returns to lag behind market indexes.
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