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Back to SearchEpisode 453: Managed Futures, Bengen's New Book, And Vanguard Personal Advisor Follies
Season 6 Episode 453
In this episode we answer emails from Adam, Private Cowboy, and Jose. We discuss managed futures (again with references!), Bill Bengen's latest book…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 452: Thanks Again For Your Generosity, Avoiding Calculator Jockeys, Calculation Shortcuts And Portfolio Reviews As Of September 5, 2025
Season 6 Episode 452
in this episode we answer emails from Chris, Trudie, and Earl. Highlights: The Father McKenna Center "Top of the T-shirt" campaign raised over $66,…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 451: Market Musings And Entertaining A Ted Baxter Clone
Season 6 Episode 451
In this episode we answer emails from Andy, Phil and Brady. We entertain Andy's musings on small cap value and the economy with crystal balls and co…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 450: International Funds, Nomads, New Vanguard ETFs and Portfolio Reviews As Of August 29, 2025
Season 6 Episode 450
In this episode we answer emails from a Mysterious Visitor, Pal and Byron. We review our approach to international stock funds and how to improve th…
10 months ago
Episode 449: A Transition, Personal Finance Is Still Finance, And Fun With Mary And Coaching Stuff
Season 6 Episode 449
In this episode we answer emails from Nick, No Name, and Nathan. We discuss transitioning at 70% to FI, the inherent problems with a lot of psycholo…
10 months ago
Episode 448: The Problem With Simulated Crystal Balls, Cleveland Rocks, And Portfolio Reviews As Of August 22, 2025
Season 6
In this episode we answer emails from Dave, Mike, and Andy. We discuss an inherited IRA, 529s, how historical data provides more reliable investment…
10 months, 1 week ago
Episode 447: The OG Cowbell, Some Dueling Blog Posts, Spending And Enjoying More With Bill Bengen, And Musings About Gold 'N Bitcoin
Season 6 Episode 447
In this episode we answer emails from Evan, James and Brandy. We discuss the joys of more cowbell from first principles and its origin story, a rece…
10 months, 1 week ago
Episode 446: Managed Futures, International Bond Funds, Risk Parity Chronicles(!) And Portfolio Reviews As Of August 15, 2025
Season 6 Episode 446
In this episode we answer emails from Postmaster, John, and Patrick. We discuss the ins and outs of managed futures, the outs of international bonds…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 445: "Funny How" With Listener Humor, Rebalancing Leveraged Funds, And CTA
Season 6 Episode 445
In this episode we answer two emails from John and one from Pete. We revel in John's summary of the podcast from its humble beginnings to its curren…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 444: Weird 401ks, Portfolio Visualizer Experiences And Leveraged Funds
Season 6 Episode 444
In this episode we answer emails from Ian, Bruce and Boone. We discuss dealing with a 401k with limited options, the limitations of the ticker symbo…
10 months, 3 weeks ago