Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
Answers from Denmark
Don answers listeners questions while sitting on the 10th floor of the Copenhagen Marriott (check the cover art for his view):
Is there a better way to create a balanced 60/40 portfolio than Fidelity…Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
The Social Security Game
What do you know about Social Security. Join us for an exciting game that will help you learn more about most American's primary source of retirement income. Plus, we take some questions:
What's the …Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
More Income, Guaranteed
While "Waiting for Godot" (an obscure theatrical reference for many) ending up being a waste of time, waiting for Social Security could be very lucrative. Yet, few people manage to hold off until age…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Wrong Time for Risk?
Don is still lounging around the North Sea (and editing this podcast). So, Tom in joined by Paul Merriman. The S&P 500 has soared 20% so far this year and now that "the market" (has been) "is" up, in…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Icelandic Q&A
Don's on his summer cruise, freezing in Iceland, and answering questions:
Does a portfolio of specific date bond ETFs make sense? Should a 28-year old retirement investor use target-date funds or AVG…Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
SPAC'd Out
They gave you the chance to get in on the ground floor of hot new businesses. Special purpose acquisition companies or SPACs were hot "investments" not too long ago. So, what happened?
Then, on to que…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Major Money Mistakes
While Don sails across the North Atlantic, Tom mans the podcast and discusses overrated financial concepts and how you deal with money.
Then come the callers:
Does it makes sense to have both a 401k a…Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Tom and the Consumerman
With Don on vacation, Tom spends some time covering the basics of investing. Later he is joined by Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum discussing the latest scams. They also discuss the pros and cons of elect…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Don's Away Q&A (and C)
Even when on vacation, Don tackles an array of questions and comments from listeners, including:
How should an inheritance be invested for a vacation fund? Is this portfolio allocation too aggressive…Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Larry Swedroe Part 2
In this episode, author Larry Swedroe shares his opinion on various alternative asset classes for investment. We also look at the confusing state of ESG investing and the differences between the retu…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago