Standard Deviations with Dr. Daniel Crosby

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Brian Portnoy - The Geometry of Wealth: How to Build Lasting Financial Prosperity Sep 25, 2018

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This week on Standard Deviations, Dr. Crosby speaks with Brian Portnoy, Ph.D., CFA, an expert at simplifying the complex world of money.

In his two books, The Investor's Paradox and The Geometry of Wealth, he tackles the challenges of not only making better investment decisions but also how money figures in to a joyful life. He is currently the Director of Investment Education at Virtus Investment Partners and has spent the last 25 years as educator, investor, and strategist.

He holds a doctorate from the University of Chicago and currently lives on the north side of Chicago with his wife and three children.

Listen in to learn:

Why Brian has banished the word busy from his life
The difference between experienced and reflective happiness
The strengths and limitations of money as it intersects with meaning

How to Spot a Financial Bubble: 6 Warning Signs Explained Sep 07, 2018

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In today's episode we run through the six signs of a financial bubble.

The Surprising Secret to Greatness: Embracing Mediocrity Sep 03, 2018

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In this episode, Dr. Crosby asserts that owning our personal mediocrity is paradoxically the key to personal exceptionalism. Huh? Listen in to hear why owning that you're not that great could be the key to greatness.

Understanding the Psychology of Diversification: How to Make Smarter Investment Choices Aug 31, 2018

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Investment diversification is widely-accepted best practice for financial reasons but the psychology of not putting all of your eggs in one basket is at least as powerful. Listen in to understand the psychology of winning by not losing.

Why Feeling Excited About an Investment Could Signal a Bad Idea Aug 27, 2018

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A debate rages about the impact of emotion on investment decision-making. Some believe it to be a source of signal where others just see noise. In today's episode, we look at some of the research around investing and emotion and suggest that exciting investing is often bad investing.

How to Watch Financial News: Top Tips for Staying Informed Aug 24, 2018

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In most endeavors, staying informed is a positive. So why is it that people who watch less financial news tend to be outperformed than the truly plugged in when considering investing? Listen in to understand how to consume financial media without being consumed by the hype.

How to Thrive in Volatile Markets: Key Do's and Don'ts for Smart Investing Jun 29, 2018

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The stock market can be extremely volatile, but with a little understanding of market history and dynamics, you can navigate its ups and downs with greater ease.

10 Key Questions Every Investor Should Ask Their Financial Advisor Jun 15, 2018

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On this week's episode we review the evidence around whether or not to hire a financial advisor and offer ten questions for separating great advisors from the not so great.

Master the 12 Laws of Wealth: Essential Rules for Building Lasting Prosperity Jun 08, 2018

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Investing has been described as simple but not easy. By listening to this podcast, you will understand the 12 steps necessary to create lasting wealth. The implementation? That's up to you.

Is It Time for New Friends? 5 Key Reasons You Should Rethink Your Social Group Jun 01, 2018

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In this episode, we take on the age old questions:

"Do birds of a feather flock together?"

"Do opposites attract?"

We also make the bold statement that your friends are lame and are keeping you from being as smart and well-rounded as you ought to be.