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The 1/2 Percent Difference Sep 28, 2016

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In this interview with Jimmy Dot Direct & Stan The Annuity Man, Paul discusses the impact of an extra 1/2 percent, loss expectations with different combinations of stocks and bonds, and other topics important for both first-time investors to those getting ready for retirement. For those interested in immediate life annuities, get Stan’s free books on all types of …

Lessons from “How to Think About Money” by Jonathan Clements Sep 21, 2016

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Paul reviews Clements’ new book, “How to Think About Money,” highlighting key topics from each chapter and encouraging you to purchase this book for any first-time investor… reading it before passing it along. This informative book can motivate first-time investors to increase their savings rate, put more long-term savings into equites and stick to low-cost index funds. keywords: …

How to select the best financial advisor Sep 14, 2016

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In this first of a 10-part CD series produced for the PBS Show, “Financial Fitness After 50” (2012), Paul discusses how to identify an advisor who will provide all the services you need to ensure you maximize the advantage of working with a professional. He’ll also show you how to tell if the advisor is working in your …

10 lessons from 80 years of history Sep 07, 2016

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Over the last 3 years the S&P 500 has been the best performer of all the asset classes, as shown in the table of returns at https://paulmerriman.com/decade-returns/. That might easily lead investors to conclude that it’s a waste of extra risk to add the other asset classes to a portfolio (small cap, value and international). This …

MASTERING YOUR MONEY Aug 31, 2016

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Mastering Your Money™ is a 30-minute educational radio program designed to give individuals and business owners directions to turbo charge their ride on the Financial Freedom Highway. In this show, Ed Fulbright interviews Paul and digs deep into Paul’s How to turn $3000 into $50 million article and strategy. Ed’s moneyful.com interview can be also be …

20 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INVESTING PART 2 Aug 24, 2016

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This is part 2 of a 2 part podcast with Michael Port. If you have not heard part 1, Paul suggests you listen to that podcast first. In this 2 part podcast you will hear Paul interviewed by Michael Port, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Port. Michael Port is an author, speaker, small business marketing consultant, and public speaking teacher. Michael is not a financial expert …

20 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INVESTING PART 1 Aug 17, 2016

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Paul considers this podcast, the best of his career. In this 2 part podcast you will hear Paul interviewed by Michael Port, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Port. Michael Port is an author, speaker, small business marketing consultant, and public speaking teacher. Michael is not a financial expert but, as you will learn from the interview, he has taken the time to …

What investors need to know Aug 10, 2016

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In this radio interview with Ken Roberts, of Ken’s Bulls and Bears, Paul and Ken discuss an array of essential investor questions and concerns, including the following: • Given that investors are at risk of responding emotionally to what’s going on in market, what should they do to keep their emotions in check? • What are the …

Outrage of the Week and 11 Q&A’s Aug 03, 2016

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For 10 years, Paul had a weekly “Outrage of the Week” on his Seattle radio show. He says it was never a problem finding something that made him hopping mad. In this podcast, Paul explains his recent outrage about one of America’s most trusted insurance companies giving their employees the shaft. He also answers questions from his listeners …

How value stocks can keep you from outliving your money Jul 27, 2016

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How value stocks can keep you from outliving your money Paul explains the importance of adding value to your portfolio. The higher long-term returns of value stocks is not in question, but it is confusing to many investors as to why troubled and out-of-favor companies are expected to make more than great companies. To clarify this, Paul reads …

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