Berkshire Hathaway doesn't pay a dividend, its cash pile keeps growing, and Buffet says it's gotten too big to make acquisitions that can impact the company. Meanwhile, utility ETFs have a steady 3.5% dividend yield. Which will be the better-performing investment going forward?Topics covered include:How has Berkshire Hathaway performed relative to the S&P 500 Index and other active managersWhy Warren Buffett believes Berkshire's electric utility holdings were a mistakeWhy California has some of the highest utility rates in the U.S.Why Berkshire Hathaway will eventually need to pay a dividend even though it doesn't currentlyGoing forward, will it be more profitable to invest in Berkshire Hathaway, a utility ETF, or an index fundSponsorsShopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial periodNetSuite – Get your free KPI checklistInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesBerkshire Hathaway 2023 Shareholder Letter The Man Preparing for a Berkshire Hathaway Without Warren Buffett by Justin Baer—The Wall Street JournalWarren Buffett admits Berkshire Hathaway’s days of ‘eye-popping’ gains are over by Eric Platt—The Financial TimesActive vs Passive Investment Management Barometer Report—MorningstarBuffett sounds wildfire alarm as utilities industry enters new era by Eric Platt and Myles McCormick—The Financial TimesPaying for Electricity in California: How Residential Rate Design Impacts Equity and Electrification—Next10Investments MentionedBerkshire Hathaway Inc Class B (BRK.B)Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)Related Episodes466: Does Dividend Investing Still Work?463 Plus: Model Portfolios, UK versus US Valuations, MCI Premium, and MFD Proxy Battle444: Natural Disasters: Are They Truly Increasing? 242: Should You Let Warren Buffett Manage Your Money?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Which Will Perform Better: Berkshire Hathaway or Utility Stocks?

Japan's stock market recently exceeded the all-time high first set in December 1989. That's 34 years of zero price appreciation for the stock market. What drove this lackluster performance, will it continue, and what can we learn from it?Topics covered include:How big was Japan's stock bubble, and how much did it contribute to the stock market's underperformance over the past three decadesHow do Japan's demographic trends impact its economic challenges, and what are the solutionsWhy Japan's houses are built to depreciate in valueWhat lessons can we learn from Japan's extended bear marketSponsorsMonarch Money – Get an extended 30-day free trialInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesJapan’s Nikkei 225 index eclipses record high after 34 years by Leo Lewis—The Financial TimesInvestors eye further gains after Nikkei breaks through 1989 high by Leo Lewis and Kana Inagaki—The Financial TimesRelated Episodes235: What If Home Prices Always Declined178: Japan and the Impact of A Shrinking Population73 Plus: Investing In Japan38 Plus: Time Wealth and JapanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lessons from Japan's 34 Years of Stock Market Underperformance

How the ETF market is changing, why ETFs should be your preferred investment vehicle, and how to analyze ETFs to generate better investment performance.Topics covered include:How large have fund flows been away from active mutual funds into ETFsHow big are the largest ETF families and how has their market share grownWhy the rise of active ETFs blurs the distinction between active and passive investingWhy there doesn't appear to be an indexing price bubble, but the rise of passive investing has impacted volatility and decreased stock price informativenessA framework for how to analyze markets and select ETFs for your portfolioSponsorsLong Angle is a private community of 2,500 very high net worth investors who leverage their collective expertise and scale to access and underwrite some of the world’s best alternative asset investments. Learn more here.NetSuite – Get your free KPI checklistInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesGlobal Fund Flows Dominated by Fixed-Income and ETFs—MorningstarIt’s Official: Passive Funds Overtake Active Funds by Adam Sabban—MorningstarETF Issuer League Tables—VettaFiGlobal ETF Market Facts: three things to know from Q3 2023 by Samara Cohen—iSharesRise of Passive Investing - Effects on Price Level, Market Volatility, and Price Informativeness by Pawel Bednarek—SSRNInvestments MentionedSPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust (SPY)JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI)Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV)Related Episodes426: Which is Best – Active or Passive, ETFs or Funds?321: How to Analyze Complex InvestmentsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unraveling the Truth About ETFs: Benefits, Analysis, and the Indexing Bubble Myth

Stocks that grow their dividends have outperformed non-dividend-paying stocks over the long-term, but not in the past 5, 10, and 20 years. Why are non-dividend paying stocks outperforming dividend growers, and will it continue?Topics covered include:What message do companies say when they initiate, grow, or cut their dividendWhat is dividend smoothingHow have dividend payers performed relative to non-dividend payersWhy have non-dividend payers, which are primarily growth stocks, outperformed dividend payersHow the payout ratio and return on equity impact dividend strategiesWhat are reasons to include dividend strategies in your portfolioSponsorsLinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn JobsBetterment - the automated investing and savings appInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesThe dividend puzzle by Fischer Black—The Journal of Portfolio ManagementCan Dividend Investing Rise From the Dead? by Jon Sindreu—The Wall Street JournalEinhorn Says Markets ‘Fundamentally Broken’ By Passive, Quant Investing by Matthew Griffin—BloombergYour Mutual Fund Stinks. Can This Wall Street Invention Change That? by Jason Zweig—The Wall Street JournalAsset CampInvestments MentionedWisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS)WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend ETF (DEM)Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG)iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV)Related Episodes429: Which Inflation Protection Strategies Worked and Which Didn’t? 342: Is Another Great Inflation Coming?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Does Dividend Investing Still Work?

Humans are wired to feel regret. Here's how to learn from financial regret to become a better investor.Topics covered include:What cognitive biases make feelings of financial regret unavoidableWe analyze two regret case studies - one from David and one from a Plus memberWhy do we avoid big regrets but manage through small onesFive cognitive tricks to help manage financial regretsSponsorsNetSuite – Get your free KPI checklistLong Angle is a private community of 2,500 very high net worth investors who leverage their collective expertise and scale to access and underwrite some of the world’s best alternative asset investments. Learn more here.Money for the Rest of Us listener surveyInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesFooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets by Nassim Nicholas Taleb—Penguin Random HouseRelated Content448: Where Are Interest Rates Headed Next? Insights from the Jackson Hole Symposium408: Is Success Due to Hard Work, Talent, or Luck?What Is Risk vs Uncertainty?53: Should You Invest In Bitcoin?Investments MentionedVanguard Long-Term Bond ETF (BLV)Vanguard Extended Duration Trs ETF (EDV)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transforming Financial Regrets into Portfolio Gains: Five Strategies for Navigating Investment Emotions

Professional investors and other market participants are lousy at forecasting interest rates. Here are three more options to lock in higher yields today.Topics covered include:The risk of buying long-term bonds and ETFs to benefit from falling yieldsHow volatility drag has impacted a long-term bond ETF like TLTWhy interest rates won't go up just because the government issues more bondsHow CDs, fixed annuities, and zero-coupon bonds workWe compare and contrast the seven fixed-income options reviewed in this two-part seriesSponsorsMonarch Money – Get an extended 30-day free trialMoney for the Rest of Us listener surveyInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesInvestors may be getting the Federal Reserve wrong, again—The EconomistToday's Best Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities—Immediate AnnuitiesZero-Coupon Treasuries Flew Off Shelves During October Yield Surge by Elizabeth Stanton—BloombergInvestments MentionediShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT)Invesco BulletShares 2029 Corporate Bond ETF (BSCT)Related Episodes463: How to Lock in Higher Yields in Case Interest Rates Fall418: Bond Investing MasterclassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More Ways to Lock in Higher Yields in Case Interest Rates Fall

With cash yields expected to fall, here's how you can keep your portfolio income elevated by purchasing longer-term individual bonds and bullet ETFsTopics covered include:How future short-term interest rates, inflation expectations, and term premiums impact long-term interest ratesHow each of those rate drivers contributed to the close to 1% drop in interest rates in the past three monthsHow yield to maturity is our guide to locking in a fixed return using individual bonds or bullet ETFsHow bullet ETFs work and what are some examplesWhat are callable bonds and how to analyze themHow to analyze municipal bondsWhy we might want to lock in higher yields todaySponsorsBetterment - the automated investing and savings appMoney for the Rest of Us listener surveyInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesTerm Premium on a 10 Year Zero Coupon Bond—FRED Economic DataInvestments MentionedVanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND)Invesco BulletShares 2030 Corporate Bond ETF (BCSU)iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Trust ETF (IBTG)Invesco BulletShares 2031 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (BSJV)Related Episodes455: Easier Investing, Richer Life: TIPS Ladders to Annuities453: The Price of Money – 700 Years of Falling, Can Interest Rates Keep Rising?452: Beyond Stocks: The Allure and Strategy of Credit Investments448: Where Are Interest Rates Headed Next? Insights from the Jackson Hole Symposium418: Bond Investing MasterclassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How To Lock In Higher Yields In Case Interest Rates Fall

We explore reasons for buying Bitcoin using one of the new Bitcoin ETFs. We also consider the risks.Topics covered include:Why the SEC finally decided to approve spot Bitcoin ETFsWhat are the fees and structure of these new Bitcoin ETFsHow Bitcoin is similar and different from the fiat money systemWhere Bitcoin fits in an investment portfolioSponsorsLong Angle is a private community of 2,500 very high net worth investors who leverage their collective expertise and scale to access and underwrite some of the world’s best alternative asset investments. Learn more here.NetSuite – Get your free KPI checklistInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesStatement on the Approval of Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products - SECCoinbase at the Center of Bitcoin ETF Draws Envy and Risks - BloombergFederal Reserve Balance SheetRelated Episodes362: Should You Invest in a Bitcoin ETF?355: Which Money Is Crazier: The U.S. Dollar or Bitcoin?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now Should You Buy Bitcoin? The Investment Case for the New Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The intricate dance between profession, risk, lifestyle, and luck in determining how net worth grows.Topics covered include:The various factors that shape the growth of net worth, including professional choices, risk tolerance, and lifestyle decisions.David Stein's personal account of how these elements influenced the trajectory of his financial growth.Insights into the range of net worth increases observed in 2023, driven by the performance of financial markets.The importance of focusing on one's output quality and personal journey of wealth creation, rather than fixating on comparisons with others' net worth.SponsorsShopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial periodLinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn JobsInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesManaging Oneself by Peter F. Drucker—Harvard Business ReviewSoloing: Realizing Your Life's Ambition by Harriet Rubin—HarperCollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How Much Should Your Net Worth Grow Each Year?

The pros and cons of investing your retirement assets 100% in equity, including half in international stocks. Why the 4% spending rule is too aggressive.Why historical asset class return studies that use only U.S. data are biasedHow researchers build a broader database to study retirement outcomes and spending ratesHow a 100% stock portfolio performed compared to balanced portfolios and target date fundsWhy investors should have half their assets in international stocksWhy a 4% spending rule is too high, and what is the alternativeSponsorNetSuite – Get your free KPI checklistInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesBeyond the Status Quo: A Critical Assessment of Lifecycle Investment Advice by Aizhan Anarkulova, Scott Cederburg, and Michael S. O'Doherty—SSRNThe Safe Withdrawal Rate: Evidence from a Broad Sample of Developed Markets by Aizhan Anarkulova, Scott Cederburg, Michael S. O'Doherty, and Richard W. Sias—SSRNRelated Episodes421: Beware of Survivorship Bias When Investing326: The New Math of Retirement Spending and Investing254: Should You Be 100% Invested In Stocks?250: Investing Rule One: Avoid RuinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should You Be Invested 100% Stocks Before and During Retirement? A Recent Study Says Yes

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, recent books that changed us, and more.  SponsorsMadison Trust Self-Directed IRA - Go Here to Learn More and Get Your $100 Off Promo CodeDelete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% offInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter.Show NotesHow the World Really Works by Vaclav Smil—VikingThe Day the World Stops Shopping by J.B. Mackinnon—Harper CollinsEarth for All: A Survival Guide for Humanity by Sandrine Dixson-Declève, et al—Earth for AllBarbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan—Penguin Random HouseTao te Ching: Power for the Peaceful by Lao Tzu (Author) and Marc Mullinax (Translator)—Fortress PressSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listener Q&A on Investing and Living

Do the impressive returns in public and private markets stem from strategic financial engineering or reflect actual economic growth?How corporate profit growth is linked to economic growth, even though corporate profits are more volatileHow interest rates, tax rates, and stock buybacks influence corporate profits and stock returnsWhy there are fewer publicly traded stocksHow the increase in leveraged buyouts has impacted the economyHow private equity funds use financial engineering to boost returnsSponsorsNetSuite – Get your free KPI checklistsLinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn JobsInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletterOur Premium ProductsAsset CampMoney for the Rest of Us PlusShow NotesUS CEOs start to contemplate Trump, round 2 by Rana Foroohar—The Financial TimesEnd of an Era: The Coming Long-Run Slowdown in Corporate Profit Growth and Stock Returns by Michael Smolyansky—The Federal Reserve10-Year Stock Market Returns—Crestmont ResearchStock Average—Crestmont ResearchStock EPS Reality—Crestmont ResearchWhat Matters More for Emerging Markets Investors: Economic Growth or EPS Growth? by Jason Hsu Jay Ritter Phillip Wool Yanxiang Zhao—Portfolio Management ResearchNominal Gross Domestic Product for United States—FRED Economic DataThe Secretive Industry Devouring the U.S. Economy by Rogé Karma—The AtlanticKey Drivers Behind Widespread Adoption Of NAV Financing by Matthew K Kerfoot—ProskauerThe Inevitable Rise of NAV Financing by Patricia Teixeira and Anastasia Kaup—Ropes & GrayHAVE EXCHANGE-LISTED FIRMS BECOME LESS IMPORTANT FOR THE ECONOMY? by Frederik P. Schlingemann and René M. Stulz—NBERLBOs Make (More) Companies Go Bankrupt, Research Shows by Alicia McElhaney—Institutional InvestorLeveraged buyouts and financial distress by Brian Ayash and Mahdi Rastad—ScienceDirectSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dissecting Stock Returns: Financial Engineering or Genuine Growth?

One year after the release of ChatGPT, we explore the positive and negative paths AI could take and what individuals can do to assist with a positive outcome.Topics covered include:How David uses AI to increase his personal productivityThe societal and economic impacts of AI, including its potential to enhance corporate profitability and individual productivityChanges at OpenAI's executive level are examined, highlighting a shift in the organization's direction and philosophyWhat is Effective Altruism and why is it so focused on the catastrophic risks of AIWhat are the phases that would lead to a singularity in which AI poses a threat to humanityWhy AI is still in the early stages, and how should individuals, businesses and regulators treat it at this pointSponsorsMadison Trust Self-Directed IRA - Go Here to Learn More and Get Your $100 Off Promo CodeMoney Pickle – Schedule a free 45-minute video chat with a vetted financial advisor and ask them anything about your financial situation. Go here to schedule your free session.Insiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter.Show NotesEveryday Chaos: Technology, Complexity, and How We're Thriving in a New World of Possibility by David Weinberger—Harvard Business Publishing EducationThe economic and market impact of artificial intelligence—Capital EconomicsThe Fight for the Soul of A.I. by David Brooks—The New York TimesHow a Fervent Belief Split Silicon Valley—and Fueled the Blowup at OpenAI by Robert McMillan and Deepa Seetharaman—The Wall Street JournalA.I. Belongs to the Capitalists Now by Kevin Roose—The New York TimesThe ‘AI doomers’ have lost this battle by Benedict Evans—The Financial TimesEffective Altruism80,000 HoursWhat is the AI alignment problem and how can it be solved? by Edd Gent—NewScientistSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI's Fork in the Road: Societal Bliss or Existential Threat?

In this bonus episode, David visits with Bill Yount and Becky Heptig of the Catching Up to Fi podcast in a wide-ranging discussion on investing using a systematic checklist approach.SponsorsMadison Trust Self-Directed IRA - Go Here to Learn More and Get Your $100 Off Promo CodeLinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn JobsMoney Pickle – Schedule a free 45-minute video chat with a vetted financial advisor and ask them anything about your financial situation. Go here to schedule your free session.Masterworks – invest in contemporary artMasterworks Disclosure:“net IRR” refers to the annualized internal rate of return net of all fees and costs, calculated from the offering closing date to the sale date. IRR may not be indicative of Masterworks paintings not yet sold, and past performance is not indicative of future results. See important Reg A disclosures: Masterworks.com/cd Insiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter.Show NotesCatching Up to FIMoney for the Rest of Us bookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Using a Checklist Approach To Investing - The Money for the Rest of Us Philosophy

What are the economic and cultural benefits of tourism. What are the downsides to too much tourism. How to find the right balance.Topics covered include:How short-term rentals have changed tourismHow cities grapple with too many short-term rentalsWhat is the outlook for short-term rentalsHow much does tourism contribute to economic outputHow can tourism be harmful and helpfulThe example of CubaSponsorsMadison Trust Self-Directed IRA - Go Here to Learn More and Get Your $100 Off Promo CodeLinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn JobsInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter.Show NotesInternational tourism revenue, percent of GDP - Country rankings—The Global EconomyU.S. Travel and Tourism Satellite Account for 2017–2021 by Sarah Osborne—Journal of US Bureau of Economic Analysis 2023 Short-Term Rental Mid-Year Outlook—AirDNAWelcome to Hochatown, the Town Created by Airbnb by Julie Satow—The New York TimesShort-Term Rentals Attract Private Equity Seeking New Asset Class by Sean O'Neill—SkiftAs Cuba’s economic crisis deepens, citizens scramble to migrate by any means by Dave Sherwood—The Irish TimesCuba's worst economic crisis in decades forces people to get creative to survive by Eyder Peralta—NPRRelated Episodes93: Capitalism, Complexity and Cuba389: Is Airbnb Intensifying the Housing Crisis?449: The House of Cards: Evaluating Economic and Financial Warning SignsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Tourism Harmful or Helpful? The Economic and Cultural Impact of Global Travel

What are the pros and cons of partially funding retirement expenses with an inflation-indexed bond ladder versus an immediate annuity? There is a big downside to TIPS ladders that many investors don't realize.Topics covered include:Why the stock market is more risky than many people realizeIs it too late to invest in TIPS as one advisor suggestsHow TIPS and TIPS ladders workHow immediate annuities workThe pros and cons of a TIPS ladder versus an immediate annuitySponsorsNetSuite – Get your free KPI checklistsMonarch Money – Get an extended 30-day free trialInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter.Show NotesEffortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeownEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownSkin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas TalebWorry-Free Investing: A Safe Approach to Achieving Your Lifetime Financial Goals by Zvi Bodie and Michael J. ClowesSafe Haven: Investing for Financial Storms by Mark SpitznagelA Complete Guide to Investing in I Bonds and TIPSTipsLadderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Easier Investing, Richer Life: TIPS Ladders to Annuities

We discuss ten rules of thumb for individual investors to consider when saving and investing for and in retirement.Don't use institutional hand-me-downsStay close to home baseBeware of dragon riskMind your investment seasonsCatch the popping cornWatch for market swarmsTrack the economic windsFollow the traffic lightsDiversify your basketsDon't burn your shipsSponsorsMadison Trust Self-Directed IRA - Go Here to Learn More and Get Your $100 Off Promo CodeMonarch Money – Get an extended 30-day free trialInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter.Show NotesHow to Invest Money E-bookRelated ContentComplete Guide to Mortgage REIT Investing - Money for the Rest of UsComplete Guide to Equity REIT Investing - Money for the Rest of UsEpisode 451: How Much Should You Invest in StocksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How To Invest Money - 10 Rules of Thumb for Individual Investors

Interest rates have been sliding for seven centuries. Dive into the historical forces driving this trend and examine whether the recent interest rate spike is just a blip on the radar.Topics covered include:How the supply of savings and the demand to borrow impact interest ratesWhy have interest rates been falling for over 700 years, and what might have changed recently to propel rates higherHow lower rates have helped households increase their net worth and reduce their financial vulnerabilityWhat are some lower-risk ways to take advantage of higher interest ratesSponsorsMoney Pickle – Schedule a free 45-minute video chat with a vetted financial advisor and ask them anything about your financial situation. Go here to schedule your free session.LinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn JobsInsiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter.Show NotesThe Price of Money Is Going Up, and It’s Not Because of the Fed by Jamie Rush, Martin Ademmer, Maeva Cousin, Tom Orlik, and Rich Miller—BloombergSecular stagnation is not over by Olivier Blanchard—Peterson Institute for International EconomicsA big problem looming for bond markets by TOMASZ WIELADEK—The Financial TimesEight centuries of global real interest rates - Paul Schmelzing - Bank of EnglandChanges in U.S. Family Finances from 2019 to 2022—The Federal ReserveA Complete Guide to Investing in I Bonds and TIPSRelated Episodes448: Where Are Interest Rates Headed Next? Insights from the Jackson Hole Symposium450: How Higher Interest Rates Alter Our Financial Blueprint452: Beyond Stocks: The Allure and Strategy of Credit InvestmentsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Price of Money - 700 Years of Falling, Can Interest Rates Keep Rising?

Why investing in non-investment grade bonds, leveraged loans, and preferred stocks is potentially more compelling than investing in common stocks at present.Topics covered include:Why Howard Marks told institutional clients to sell stocks and buy high-yield bonds insteadThe contractual agreements comprising bonds, leveraged loans, and preferred stock give them an advantage relative to common stocksHow preferred equity exhibits attributes of both bonds and common stocksWhat is the expected return and risks for high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, and preferred stockHow do we invest in these three asset typesSponsorsDelete Me - Use code David20 to get 20% off- To get 20% off Delete Me go tohttps://joindeleteme.com/david20 and use Code David20Madison Trust Self-Directed IRA - Go Here to Learn More and Get Your $100 Off Promo CodeShow NotesSea Change - Memo by Howard MarksFurther Thoughts on Sea Change - Memo by Howard MarksInvestments MentionedSPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF (JNK)iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG)Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN)iShares Preferred Stock ETF (PFF)Virtus Seix Senior Loan ETF (SEIX)DoubleLine Flexible Income Fund (DFLEX)BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU)Barings Corporate Investors Fund (MCI)Related Content397: How to Invest Based on Cycles451: How Much Should You Invest in Stocks? The Art of Position Sizing in a Volatile Market423: A “Safe” 6% Yield: The Case for Investment Grade CLOsHow to Invest in Closed-End FundsMoney for the Rest of Us Closed-End Fund CourseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beyond Stocks: The Allure and Strategy of Credit Investments

Our allocation to risky assets should vary based on the expected return, volatility, risk aversion, and how much we can earn risk-free. That means we should be taking less risk right now. Listen to learn why.Topics covered include:Why there are so few billionairesWhy the hedge fund Long Term Capital Management implodedWhy how much to invest is more important than where to investHow the Merton share formula can assist with determining what percent of our wealth to invest in risky assetsWhy are expected outcomes so much greater than the median outcome and why it matters to our investingSponsorsDelete Me - Use code David20 to get 20% off - To get 20% off Delete Me go to https://joindeleteme.com/david20 and use Code David20Masterworks – invest in contemporary artMasterworks Disclosure:“net IRR” refers to the annualized internal rate of return net of all fees and costs, calculated from the offering closing date to the sale date. IRR may not be indicative of Masterworks paintings not yet sold, and past performance is not indicative of future results. See important Reg A disclosures: Masterworks.com/cd Insiders Guide Email NewsletterGet our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter.Show NotesHow to avoid a common investment mistake - Buttonwood - The EconomistThe Missing Billionaires: A Guide to Better Financial Decisions by Victor Haghani and James WhiteMoney For the Rest of Us List of Most Influential BooksCharles Feeney, Who Made a Fortune and Then Gave It Away, Dies at 92 - New York TimesElm Partners Coin Flip ExerciseEvaluating gambles using dynamics - O. Peters and M. Gell-Mann Related Content250: Investing Rule One - Avoid RuinWhy You Should Rebalance Your Portfolio196: How to Survive FinanciallySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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