Should you borrow money to magnify returns in your 401 (k), IRA, or other tax-deferred retirement account? We examine Basic Capital, which allows investors to leverage their retirement account investments. We also explore how the wealthy don't use debt to generate wealth but to manage it. Show Notes Basic Capital This 30-Year-Old’s Startup Is Bringing Leverage to 401(k) Savers by Suzanne Woolley—Bloomberg This startup is offering mortgages for 401(k)s by Liz … [Read more...]
494: When to Sell Equity or Borrow: A Guide for Homeowners, Students, and Artists
How home equity investments, income share agreements, and music royalties work, and how they have elements of equity and debt. Topics covered include: Show Notes Unlock Product Guide—Unlock Point and Atalaya Capital Management Close Oversubscribed $141 Million Home Equity Investment Rated Securitization—Global Newswire What Colleges Should Know About Income Share Agreements and Private Education Loan Requirements by Rich Williams—Homeroom CFPB settles claims against … [Read more...]
441 Plus: Fixed Rate Debt, Japan and Yield Curve Control, Activist Short Sellers, Treasuries and Taxes
In Plus episode 441, we consider the economic impact of private-sector fixed-rate debt versus variable-rate debt. We discuss the Bank of Japan's apparent abandoning of yield curve control. When Treasury bondholders have to pay capital gains tax. Finally, we analyze activist short sellers. Become a Member If you would like to listen to this episode of Money For the Rest of Us Plus, you can do so by becoming a Money For the Rest of Us Plus member. Learn More About Membership Options » … [Read more...]
285: Money is Debt
Money can be used to purchase things now or saved to purchase things later. If individuals want to save their money to purchase things in the not too distant future, they can invest in what are known as cash equivalents. These include savings accounts at banks or money market mutual funds. Cash equivalents pay a little bit of interest while also having price stability in that the value of deposits varies little from day-to-day. Money Is Debt Backed By Debt Gary Gorton, Professor of … [Read more...]
194: Four Investment Lessons From Warren Buffett
Four investment lessons from Berkshire Hathaway's fiscal year 2017 Shareholder Letter with additional insights from Howard Marks and Seth Klarman. In this episode you’ll learn: Show Notes Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letter Investors Zeal To Buy Stocks with Debt Leave Markets Vulnerable - Wall Street Journal The Most Important Thing Illuminated: Uncommon Sense for the Thoughtful Investor by Howard Marks Episode Sponsor AutoSlash, the #1 site for getting a great … [Read more...]
188: Should You Pay Off Debt or Invest?
When should you pay off debt versus investing. Why stocks are not less risky the longer you own them, but younger investors should still own more in stocks. How to invest a lump sum payment. In this episode you’ll learn: How net worth consists of both financial capital and human capital.What is the financial return for college.How does asset liability matching apply to mortgages and student loans.How to decide whether you should invest a lump sum payment all at once or … [Read more...]
