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Hosted by the Chief Investment Officer at Plancorp and author of “Making Money Simple,” Peter Lazaroff distills complex financial matters into easily digestible lessons.
If you’re ready to get a clear plan for your investments and personal finances, you’re in the right place.
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The US national debt is a significant and often misunderstood topic: With the current debt sitting at around $34.6 trillion, many wonder if this signals an impending crisis. Peter breaks down what this figure means and explores the broader implications (many of which may surprise you).
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Differences between the deficit, the debt, and the debt ceiling
How US government finances are very different than household finances
Why inflation, not default, is the real risk of our deficit spending
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While the US dollar currently enjoys a dominant position as the world's reserve currency, various factors could challenge its supremacy. Emerging economies, digital currencies, geopolitical shifts, and global financial reforms all pose potential threats. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for navigating the future of global finance.
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What it means to be a reserve currency
Why the US dollar is the dominant reserve currency
The probability and implications of the US dollar losing its reserve status
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Jesse Cramer, author of The Best Interest, joins the show to share his in-depth research into the astounding math behind car ownership. This episode originally aired in 2023 and was a top interview of the year. Although this is a replay, the content shared is just as relevant today and important to consider for the impact big purchases can have on your finances.
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How to evaluate the impact of time owned vs miles driven
When purchasing a used car is smarter than buying a new car
How leasing compares to owning from a cost perspective
To see the original show notes, YouTube interview, and resources visit this page: EP 116: The Astounding Math Behind Car Ownership with Jesse Cramer.
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TIMESTAMPS
(4:08) The Primary Costs of Car Ownership
(11:08) Buy a New Car vs Buying a Used Car
(17:48) The Difference in Cost of Owning a Gas vs Electric Vehicle
(19:08) Evaluating a Car's Utility
(28:08) Buying a Car vs Leasing a Car
(32:08) When to Repair a Car vs Buy a Car
The problem with conventional wisdom is that it represents the masses, but there's a whole host of things that conventional wisdom gets wrong. By default, that feeds into what investors get wrong. This episode with Ashby Daniels originally aired in 2023 and was a top interview of the year. Although this is a replay, the content shared is just as relevant today and important to consider for your investing strategy and how you think about risk.
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What investors get wrong
A new way to think about risk
How to define investment success
To see the original show notes, YouTube interview, and resources visit this page: EP 104: Challenging Conventional Wisdom with Ashby Daniels.
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TIMESTAMPS
(3:32) Blaming the Market Instead of Yourself
(10:03) Defining Risk
(16:49) How to Define Investment Success
(21:33) No Need to Be Smart. Just Don't Be Stupid
(30:48) Investing Like an Optimist
(35:57) The Value of a Financial Advisor
Michael Kitces is one of the industry's leading experts on all things financial advice and financial planning. In this live episode recorded at Wealth Management EDGE, Michael explains the evolution of financial advice and how AI might impact the profession going forward. This episode originally aired in 2023 and was a top interview of the year. Although this is a replay, the content shared is just as relevant today and important to consider for the evolution of financial advice.
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The evolution of financial advice from the 1960s to present
Ways consumers benefit from financial advisors moving up the value chain
How AI might impact the financial advice profession
To see the original show notes, YouTube interview, and resources visit this page: EP 102: AI and the Evolution of Financial Advice with Michael Kitces [LIVE]
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TIMESTAMPS:
(3:33) The Evolution of Financial Advice
(12:33) The Lack of Barriers to Entry for Giving Financial Advice
(18:33) The Impact of AI on the Financial Advice Profession
In this episode, I'm joined by Carl Richards, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and creator of the Sketch Guy column, appearing weekly in The New York Times since 2010. This episode originally aired in 2023 and was a top interview of the year. Although this is a replay, the content shared is just as relevant today and important to consider for your investing strategy.
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How investors fall victim to the behavior gap
What it means to do real financial planning
The best way to avoid "The Big Mistake"
To see the original show notes, YouTube interview, and resources visit this page: EP 100: What Real Financial Advice Means with Carl Richards.
Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.
TIMESTAMPS:
(04:30) What is the Behavior Gap?
(07:45) Why Investors Get Distracted
(11:05) What Investors Need When Markets Are Scary
(17:30) Real Financial Planning
(24:30) Getting Ahead vs. Having Enough
(30:00) The Value of a Real Financial Advisor
Dr. Burton Malkiel, author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street, joins the show to talk about the 50th anniversary of his investment classic. This episode originally aired in 2023 and was a top interview of the year. Although this is a replay, the content shared is just as relevant today and important to consider for your investing strategy.
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The two biggest mistakes investors make
Lessons from market bubbles of the past
Practical ideas for achieving investment success
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(03:00) What Efficient Market Hypothesis Means for Investors
(19:15) Lessons Learned from The History and Bubbles
(29:00) How Interest Rates Are Impacting Stock Prices
(32:30) The Case for Diversification
(42:05) Behavioral Finance
Khe Hy of Rad Reads and The Examined Life Podcast joins to discuss the pursuit of meaningful wealth by balancing money, time, and happiness.
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Why not all hours are valued equally and the importance of aligning activities with true life purposes
How the value of money diminishes as wealth growths
The issue with retirement planning that focuses too much on trading time today for more time later
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(06:18) The Value of Time
(10:12) Diminishing Returns of Money and Marginal Utility
(14:38) Balancing Financial Independence and Time
(20:34) Questioning Financial Independence Conventional Wisdom
(31:36) The Scarcity Mindset and Non-Money Fears
How do you choose between a Roth and a Traditional 401(k)? Explore the financial implications of each option as we break down what it means for your current taxes, future gains, and overall retirement strategy.
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This episode welcomes back Sara Gelsheimer, Senior Wealth Manager at Plancorp, to discuss the challenges and strategies for female breadwinners, balancing career and family, and the importance of integrating mental wellness into financial planning.
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(02:04) Empowering Women in Finance
(05:54) Challenges for Female Breadwinners
(08:34) Tailored Financial Planning for Women
(09:09) Balancing Career and Family as a Working Mom
(14:37) Financial Planning Strategies for Women Leading Financially
(21:59) Integrating Mental Wellness into Financial Planning
(24:00) Emerging Financial Trends and Advice for Women
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