"If something is profitable, it will be done," says Martin Wolf of the Financial Times. We explore how profits will drive the energy transition and how and where water from the Colorado River will be used. Topics covered include: Show Notes The market can deliver the green transition by Martin Wolf—The Financial Times Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River by David Owen—Penguin Random House Economics may take us to net zero all on its own by John … [Read more...]
345: Investing in Water
What are ways to invest in water and is it an attractive investment? Topics covered include: Show Notes Beyond the Signing by Laura Paskus—Water Education Colorado Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River by David Owens What Happens When The Colorado River Runs Dry—Science Friday Editorial: There is no drought by The Times Editorial Board New Mexico’s coming megadrought highlights farmers’ control of water by Cody Nelson, Capital & Main—New … [Read more...]
237 Plus: Money Manager Review, Overweighting U.S. Stocks and Water Rights
In Plus episode 237 for the week of January 26, 2019 we evaluate a money manager and recommended portfolio for a recently widowed 85 year old. We answer a member's questions regarding how much risk is he taking in overweighting U.S. stocks, with investing in long-term insured municipal bonds and participating on the Yield Street platform. Finally, we explore the value of water rights in an era of climate change. … [Read more...]
161: What You Need To Know About Retirement Calculators
How retirement planning and retirement spending calculators work and what are some of their flaws. Why figuring out how much money you will have when you retire and how long it will last is a lot like the work hydrologists do to figure out whether Phoenix or Los Angeles will run out of water. In this episode you’ll learn: Show Notes Saudi Arabia Satellite Photo - NASA Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River - David Owen Vanguard Retirement … [Read more...]
