How to solve the conundrum that consumption reductions lead to economic disasters while benefiting the environment. Topics covered include: Why consumption, fossil fuel usage, and carbon emissions keep growing How fossil fuel consumption goes well beyond heating and transportation uses but is tied to agriculture, steel, and cement production The four times global consumption fell and the dire economic consequences that resulted How the world is consuming twice as many … [Read more...]
376 Plus: Russia, Ukraine, Oil and the Energy Sector
In Plus Episode 376, we further consider the ramifications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We also review the pros and cons of investing in oil and oil exploration stocks. … [Read more...]
262: Better Not Bigger, Circular Not Linear – How the Global Economy Is Changing
How a less energy-intensive and more regenerative economy will allow the developing the world to advance without breaching ecological boundaries. In this episode you’ll learn: What is the difference between circular and linear supply chains. What is doughnut economics. What are adaptive preferences and how they led David to trade in a BMW 650i for a Toyota Prius. How electric vehicles and the proliferation of solar panels are leading to a less energy-intensive … [Read more...]
MNY096 Plus: Small Cap Stocks, Energy Stocks and Younger Investors
This week on Money For the Rest of Us Plus I discuss why the Hub does not include a breakdown between small cap and large cap stocks on the asset allocation models. I also comment on a member's question about his plan to start investing in energy stocks, and why I don't see evidence oil has bottomed. Finally, I address how younger investors who are still early in the wealth building process should invest compared to those who are older and have more wealth. The episode length is 18 … [Read more...]
MNY055 Plus: Recognizing Losses and Energy ETFs versus MLP ETFs
In this week's Money For the Rest of Us Plus episode, I discuss An example of a behavioral bias that can keep us from recognizing losses and moving on. What are the differences between an broad-based energy ETF and a Master Limited Partnership ETF. The episode length is 14 minutes. … [Read more...]
An Introduction to Private Capital
This audio lesson is an introduction to private capital. Topics discussed include: What are the types of private capital. How are private capital funds structured. Who can invest. Why do institutions and individual investors invest in private capital. What are the return expectations for private capital. The episode length is 12 minutes. … [Read more...]