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Back to SearchEpisode 208: Advice For New Investors -- We're Off To See The Wizard!
Season 3 Episode 208
In this episode we discuss an email from and conversation with Paul Merriman. We follow up on his suggestion/request that we create an episode for b…
3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 207: Freak Out With Math, Intermediate Term Portfolios, Annuities And Portfolio Reviews As Of September 23, 2022
Season 3 Episode 207
In this episode we answer emails from Arun, Jeffrey and Chris. We discuss using simple back-of-the-envelope estimation methods to solve for complex …
3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 206: Mauboussin, Cowbell and Bogle, Oh My!
Season 3 Episode 206
In this episode we answer questions from MyContactInfo, Wesley and Adam. In a tour de force presentation, we discuss Michael Mauboussin's book, "The…
3 years, 3 months ago
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3 years, 3 months ago
Episode 205: Bonds On The Run, More Cowbell And Portfolio Reviews As Of September 9, 2022
Season 3 Episode 205
In this episode we answer emails from Connor, Paul and Paul Z. We discuss a new single bond ETF, Paul's risk parity style portfolio and AVUV vs. VIO…
3 years, 4 months ago
Episode 204: What Should I Do If I Am Dying And Want To Try Short-Term Trading?
Season 3 Episode 204
In this episode I answer a question from Charles, who has a terminal illness. We go off topic and discuss books about dying, examples of people who …
3 years, 4 months ago
Episode 203: Stop Using Blackberries, REITs, Data Sources And Portfolio Reviews As Of September 2, 2022
Season 3 Episode 203
In this episode we answer emails from Gen, Greg and Nathan. We discuss how to find funds using a fund screener and why you should not be using the i…
3 years, 4 months ago
Episode 202: Buy, Borrow, Die And Why You Should Listen To Me (i.e., Nonsensical Ravings)
Season 3 Episode 202
In this episode we answer questions from Andy and Todd. We discuss the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy and everything you wanted to know about the Host (o…
3 years, 4 months ago
Episode 201: The Limits On Risk/Reward Ratios, What To Tell Your Kids And Avoiding Trading Pitfalls
Season 3 Episode 201
In this episode we answer emails from Micah, Steve and Keith. We discuss the limit on the usefulness of Sharpe and Sortino ratios, helping out Steve…
3 years, 4 months ago
Episode 200: Putting The Opus In Your Magnum With A Milestone And Portfolio Reviews As Of August 19, 2022
Season 3 Episode 200
In this episode we answer emails from Justus (x2), Anderson and Blake. We discuss life transitions, what I've learned over an evolving DIY investing…
3 years, 4 months ago