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Monday Roundup: Economists vs. Politicians, Americans in Debt, Minimum Wages and Unemployment, Lessons from Psychology, Etc. RPF0034 Aug 05, 2014

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On Monday’s shows I bring you a variety show with news articles that have stood out to me from this past week. Today, we cover a lot of ground! “A Tax Plan That Economists Love (And Politicians Hate)” from NPR’s Morning Edition Episode 387 of Planet Money: The No-Brainer Economic Platform One out of three […]

What Can We Learn About Finance from Dumpster Divers, Freegans, Vagabonds and Hobos? RPF0033 Aug 01, 2014

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Let’s get a bit radical today, eh? How about some finance lessons from homeless people? I’ve been doing some reading lately on the radical side…books written by homeless people and vagabonds to see what I can learn. Today, I share some of the lessons I’ve been learning in hopes of inspiring you with some out-of-the-box […]

In What Order Should I Pay Off My Debts? A Rational Guide to the Debt Snowball, Debt Avalanche, and Other Considerations RPF0032 Jul 31, 2014

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One of the biggest debates in the personal finance space is about which order to use to pay off my debts. Opinions vary, experiences vary, and tempers flare when this subject is brought up. I think the debate is helpful in some ways but rather silly in other ways. I think it’s a lot easier […]

Basic First Steps to Starting a Business RPF0031 Jul 30, 2014

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I was recently speaking with a friend of mine who is in the process of starting a business. I was answering some of his questions when I realized how daunting it can be to start a business if you haven’t done it before. And how simple it seems after you’ve done it. Unfortunately, our entire educational […]

31: Basic First Steps to Starting a Business Jul 30, 2014

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I was recently speaking with a friend of mine who is in the process of starting a business. I was answering some of his questions when I realized how daunting it can be to start a business if you haven't done it before. And how simple it seems after you've done it.

Discussion of the Permanent Portfolio: an Investing Strategy for All Economic Cycles (interview with Jake Desyllas) RPF0030 Jul 29, 2014

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Many people have searched and searched for the holy grail of investing: a portfolio that provides a good return with low risk that can weather the economic storms, no matter what they be. Some feel that they have found it in The Permanent Portfolio. The Permanent Portfolio is a concept that was designed by Harry […]

The Iron Law of Wealth Building (or How to Translate Personal Financial Statements into Results) RPF0029 Jul 28, 2014

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There is an iron formula of wealth that can be applied to all financial plans. The relationships between balance sheets cannot be broken in any way. To become wealthy, you much increase the net worth on the bottom of the balance sheet. The only two ways to increase net worth are to increase assets or reduce […]

Why "Follow Your Passion" is the Wrong Career Advice (calling in sick today on RPF) RPF0028 Jul 25, 2014

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Hey friends, I’m still not able to speak well enough to record a normal show but I wanted to make sure you have something thought-provoking to listen to. The thought-provoking audio for today is from Cal Newport‘s speech at The World Domination Summit. I hope to be back with you loud and strong on Monday! […]

What Would You Do if Money Were No Object? (calling in sick today on RPF) RPF0027 Jul 24, 2014

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Today’s show is very short but, I hope, very thought provoking. I’m feeling sick today and am not able to produce any content that will be up to snuff. But I’m certainly not about to leave you without something that will uplift you and make you smarter. Nothing’s seriously wrong with me–just run down due […]

An Introduction to the Cash Flow Statement: The One-Page Document That Shows Whether You Will be Rich or Poor in the Long Run RPF0026 Jul 23, 2014

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The Cash Flow Statement is the one document that you can create which will definitively show whether you can expect your wealth to increase or decrease in the long run. There are only three variables we can manipulate in any financial plan that will affect long-term wealth: The amount of inflows The amount of outflows […]

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