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Stock Market Superstitions: Invest…IF YOU DARE Oct 27, 2015

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We investigate some of the most infamous stock market superstitions with Morgan Housel and taste test the best goodies pumpkin spice season has to offer. It’s a very Halloween episode of Motley Fool Answers and [spoiler] it’s going to get weird.

Two Fools Debate: Mortgage versus investing, annuities, and when to take Social Security Oct 20, 2015

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Should you pay down your mortgage or invest the money? Are annuities good or bad? Collect Social Security ASAP or wait? We debate the merits of both sides of common money conundrums. Also, we head to the mailbag for your questions on managing your 401k yourself, owning your company’s stock, if it’s ever too late to open a Roth, and more.

Secrets from the Diary Of a Financial Advisor Oct 13, 2015

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We found the diary of a financial advisor and brought him on the show to talk about the surprising things he’s learned throughout his career. Also, is being frugal in your DNA and can a family of four really live off of $14K a year?

Preferred Stock, MLPs, and Two Dividends to Watch Oct 06, 2015

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Mailbag time! James Early is back to answer your burning questions about swanky-sounding preferred stocks, the pains of loving MLPs and how to convert your portfolio to a dividend producing machine.

5 Stupid Things People in Finance Say All the Time Sep 29, 2015

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Financial pundits and talking heads often say dumb stuff on CNBC or in the Wall Street Journal. Morgan Housel, behavioral finance expert at The Motley Fool, joins us to call out some of the worst offenses. We’ll also tell you about a couple financial experts you SHOULD listen to and Robert defends arguably the worst financial advice ever for 20 year olds.

International Investing Made Easy Sep 22, 2015

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Fool Funds Chief Investment Officer Bill Mann challenges some of the common misconceptions held by Americans about investing overseas. He also shares the lessons he learned as a Siberian underwear purveyor.

3 Tips to Get Your Kids Investing Sep 16, 2015

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We offer a few rules of thumb for getting kids excited about investing and explore the options for setting up their brokerage accounts.

How to Pay for College Without Getting Eaten by a Dragon Sep 08, 2015

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We read a choose your own adventure tale on how to save for college, introduce Robert to the world of LARPing, and answer your questions about the Backdoor Roth.

How to Survive a Bear [Market] Attack Sep 01, 2015

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You might as well embrace the bear, because it’s a part of investing you can’t escape. Morgan Housel, behavioral finance expert at The Motley Fool, is back to explain the history of bear markets and your best course of action when the stock market tanks. Also, what to do when your 401k options stink and Robert explains why not all annuities are created equally.

5 Ways Your Brain is Sabotaging Your Money Aug 25, 2015

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Biases prevent all of us—yes, even you—from managing money intelligently. Morgan Housel, behavioral finance expert at The Motley Fool, joins us to talk five common biases and how you can reduce the damage they inflict on your finances. Also, Robert answers your questions about how to break up with your underperforming mutual fund.

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