Seven ways to increase the odds of living long into your retirement years (if you choose to retire). Show Notes Podcast Stats: How many podcasts are there?—Listen Notes Quality Over Quantity Is A Growth Strategy by Steven Goldstein—Amplifi Media Slow Productivity by Cal Newport—Penguin Random House Why our brains crave beauty, art and nature by Jemima Kelly—The Financial Times Why southern Europeans will soon be the longest-lived people in the world—The … [Read more...]
475: Inflation’s Illusion: Debunking the Normalcy of Currency Debasement
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-induced deflation by increasing the money supply How inflation and ongoing currency debasement encourage debt, the … [Read more...]
473: Investing Fundamentals and What Is Attractive Now
In this conversation with financial advisor Josh Jalinski, David shares his views on constructing and benchmarking portfolios, factor investing including growth versus value, and managing regret. We explore a number of asset classes and strategies including dividend investing, leveraged loans, closed-end funds, equity REITs, and China. We also discuss how to manage retirement assets. Show Notes The Financial Quarterback Episode Sponsors NetSuite Monarch Money – Get … [Read more...]
459: Listener Q&A 4
We close out 2023 by answering your questions on active vs passive management, market timing, investing for status, what we learned from Charlie Munger, thoughts on a coming recession, worst investment mistakes this year, recent books that changed us, and more. Topics covered include: Investing on the fringe Investing on the fringe Show Notes How the World Really Works by Vaclav Smil—Viking The Day the World Stops Shopping by J.B. Mackinnon—Harper Collins Earth … [Read more...]
438: Why Are You Investing? Defining Your Rich Life with Ramit Sethi
Camden and Bret sit down with Ramit Sethi, host of Netflix’s hit show, "How to Get Rich", author of the New York Times bestseller, “I Will Teach You To Be Rich" and host of the popular "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" podcast. He is known for his unconventional insights on money psychology and his no-nonsense approach to designing and living a rich life. Ramit's financial philosophy is centered around several key principles, including the importance of automating your finances, using money … [Read more...]
433: What Happens If The U.S. Defaults On Its Debt? Here’s Why It Won’t
What are the grave consequences if the U.S. debt ceiling isn't increased and the government defaults? What would the Federal Reserve and the Executive Branch do to prevent default if Congress doesn't act? Topics covered include: What are the potential impacts of a U.S. default on the stock and bond markets, and the overall economy What causes the U.S. to have a perennial debt ceiling crisis Why it is uncertain when the U.S. government would run out of money to meet its … [Read more...]
