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Ep. 1366: Too Much in Too Few Mar 06, 2024

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Nvidia. Apple. Microsoft. A huge chunk of the market is made up of just a few high-tech stocks. Yet, today's hot tech often grows cold. Once again, Tom and Don make the case for diversification in your investment portfolio. We also discuss the foolishness of collectible "investing." Then callers want to know:
In a banking crisis, can we lose ownership of our stocks?
What's the best way to pay for an emergency roof replacement?
How should restricted company stock be sold?
Does an IRA tax deduction makes sense?
What's the best way to set up a retirement plan for a small business?
Does a "sell on Friday, buy back on Monday" market timing strategy makes sense?
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Ep. 1365: Money Mind Mending Mar 05, 2024

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Managing your money and building a better financial future are easier than you think. All you need to know are a few simple things you must do and a few you must avoid. Plus, we hear from a bunch of listeners:
In what order should retirement accounts be tapped?
What happens to stocks if the banking system collapse?
How should a family member's portfolio be invested for assisted living?
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Ep. 1364: Keep You Betting Mar 04, 2024

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The very worst thing you can do with money is gambling. Unlike the stock market, which has had an upward bias due to general economic growth, gambling is a less than zero sum game for everyone but the house. Today we talk about the dispicable things that gambling promoters do to keep you filling their pockets. Listeners ask:
What do we think of Schwab's Theme ETFs?
Is it better to save pre-tax money for retirement or use post-tax dollars to get tax-free growth?
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Ep. 1363: Start by Saving Money Feb 29, 2024

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Generation X is suffereing from a savings crisis. We know it sounds boring, but without a regular savings plan it's hard to to build wealth. The earlier you start the better. We have some ideas to make saving easier.
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Ep. 1362: Don, Tom, and Paul Feb 28, 2024

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Here is the second part of our annual Retiremeet episode featuring a short visit from Paul Merriman and a few of your questions.
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Ep. 1361: Don and Weston Wellington Feb 27, 2024

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It's our annual Retiremeet special program in which Don wings it from our big annual event in Bellevue. In this episode, Dimensional Fund's Weston Wellington drops by for a chat about the science of investing and Tom briefly passes through. Plus, a couple of questions from attendees and listeners.
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Ep. 1360: No Way to Know Feb 26, 2024

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Overconfidence is a financial killer. Far too many of us are certain that we know the direction of interest rates because there are just two choices: up or down. But, it's still just guessing. You can't know any part of the future. Then, listeners ask:
What is the maximum number of clients an advisor can properly service?
What do we think of Phoenix Capital Group?
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Ep. 1359: Questions, Plus Feb 23, 2024

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This week:
What is the best way to buy a new car?
How should younger people plan for healthcare in retirement?
Should a total bond market fund be in a taxable brokerage account?
Finally, four questions in one about creating a better portfolio in retirement.
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Ep. 1358: Retiree Regrets Feb 22, 2024

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To help you avoid some of the mistakes that can spoil your retirement, we share what many retirees wish they had done differently. So, Dave, only the wealthy can afford a house? We also look at some real problems with Dave Ramsey's home ownership advice. The QQQ celebrates an anniversary, but is it even needed? Plus we hear from you:
In what order should money be withdrawn from different kinds of accounts in retirement?
Does it make sense to convert IRAs into a Roths in retirement?
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Ep. 1357: Outrageous Returns? Feb 21, 2024

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In an ongoing attempt to entice you into risky bets, another financial firm has found a loophole that allows it to advertise a huge yield that isn't that impressive using a risky variation on covered call writing funds. We go on to explain how covered call writing works and the risks involved. Listeners want to know:
Why do we still suggest bonds in an investor's portfolio?
What's wrong with his covered call writing strategy?
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