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Back to SearchRBS 117: Debt Ceiling Crisis
Episode 117
The debt ceiling crisis is taking us closer to the "X Date," the date the U.S. would start to default on its obligations. Many have asked me what would happen if the unthinkable occurred and the U.S.…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
RBS 116: Lump Sum Investing vs Dollar Cost Averaging When Stocks Are Expensive
Episode 116
We know that dollar cost averaging (DCA) underperforms lump sum investing (LSI) about two-thirds of the time. That's because stocks tend to go up more often than they go down. But does LSI beat DCA w…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
RBS 115: ChatGPT
Episode 115
In this video, I ask ChatGPT some questions about sophisticated investing and retirement topics. Here are a few examples:
What is the 3-fund portfolio?
Is the 4% Rule still valid?
What Fidelity funds ca…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
RBS 113: Cash vs Bonds in Retirement
Episode 113
In this video I'll explain why bonds are a better, long-term investment than cash, particularly for those in retirement.
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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
RBS 112: My Investment Portfolio in 2023 | Live Q&A
Episode 112
Today we'll start by looking at my investment portfolio. Then I'll answer your questions.
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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
RBS 111: Catching Up On Retirement Savings
Episode 111
Saving for retirement can be a struggle in the best of circumstances. For those 50 or older who have saved little if anything, retirement can seem impossible. In this video I walk through seven conce…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
RBS 109: How to Manage Uncertainty in Retirement | Live Q&A
Episode 109
We'll start tonight with a discussion of how to manage uncertainty when it comes to retirement planning. Then I'll answer your questions.
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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
RBS 110: What Happens to Our Investments if Schwab, Fidelity or Vanguard Collapse?
Episode 110
With the recent banking crisis, I've received a lot of emails asking me two related questions. First, what would happen to our investments at a broker if that broker failed. Second, what would happen…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
RBS 106: Are Bank Accounts Safer Than T-Bills? | Live Q&A
Episode 106
We'll start by discussing the relative safety of FDIC-insured bank accounts versus T-bills in light of the debt ceiling. Then I'll take your questions.
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Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
RBS 108: Big Banks
Episode 108
The banking crisis continues, with PacWest and other regional banks struggling in the stock market and to raise capital. The news prompted my mom to text me asking if she should be worried. In this v…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago