Episodes (Page 9)
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Most investing 'rules of thumb' don't work for real people.
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Kiplinger's retirement side gigs are separated into practical and pipe dreams.
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Fidelity's 'stablecoin' is not an investment; city 401k match risks discussed.
Crypto Qs Return
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Vanguard's low fees contrast with shockingly expensive ETFs.
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S&P 500 concentration risk with Magnificent Seven is high; diversification remains crucial.
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Morningstar's 'best core funds' shift to index funds, but still complex.
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AI tool enhances listener question audio quality.
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Investing uncertainty is permanent; leverage and prediction markets surge.
Know You Can't Know
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Bitcoin's volatility shows its failure as a usable currency.
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Dow 50,000 headline is misleading; diversified portfolios are up.
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AI, layoffs, and wages reshape careers, favoring skilled trades.
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Listener Q&A covers 401(k)s, Roth conversions, and bond inflation fears.
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Challenging Elon Musk's claim that AI will make retirement saving obsolete.
Don't Stop Saving
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Gold, silver, and individual stocks are speculative distractions.
Investments Can Grow
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Washington State pension's heavy private equity exposure is risky.
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High-yield investments often behave like risky stocks, not stable bonds.
High Yield Risks
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Handling backdoor Roth conversions with investment gains.
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Former broker James Tuberosa's attempt to reinvent as an RIA.
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Hedge fund 'comeback' doesn't justify massive fees; index funds outperform.
Hedge Funds Pitch
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Buying and selling a home is a major financial decision.