Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat Are Credit Ratings & Why Do They Matter?
Episode 121
In this episode of Money Lessons, Andy discusses the world of credit ratings, explaining their significance in the bond market. He introduces the his…
2 months, 1 week ago
Why Some Bonds Pay More: Understanding the Risk-Return Tradeoff
Episode 120
In this episode of Money Lessons, Andy explores the landscape of bond types, focusing on the reasons behind varying yields. He discusses Treasury bon…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Understanding Bond Yields: Measuring Your Return
Episode 119
In this episode of Money Lessons, Andy discusses the concept of yield on bonds, explaining their significance in evaluating investment returns. He br…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Greenland Could Cost Us More Than We Think
Episode 118
In this SPECIAL EPISODE of Money Lessons, Andy discusses the implications of the U.S. government's interest in acquiring Greenland, arguing that such…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Bond Mechanics: How Bonds Actually Work
Episode 117
In this episode of Money Lessons, Andy discusses the world of bonds, explaining their mechanics, pricing, and the INVERSE relationship between intere…
3 months ago
The Modern Bond Market Takes Shape
Episode 116
In this episode of Money Lessons, Andy explores the evolution of bond markets from the aftermath of World War II to the present day. He discusses the…
3 months, 1 week ago
A Slow Motion Collapse and Bond Market Regulations
Episode 115
In this episode of Money Lessons, Andy explores the historical context and implications of the bond market collapse during the Great Depression, the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Corporate Bonds - The Promises Corporations Must Keep
Episode 114
In this episode of Money Lessons, Andy explores the evolution of corporate bond markets, highlighting their historical significance, the role of cred…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Implications of Government Debt Default
Episode 113
In this episode of Money Lessons, Andy explores the complexities of sovereign debt, focusing on historical examples of nations that have defaulted on…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Sovereign Debt: Financing Empires
Episode 112
In this episode of Money Lessons, Andy explores the evolution of sovereign debt from its early origins in ancient Mesopotamia to its transformation i…
4 months ago