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382 Time Shards and Bond Funds May 17, 2021

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Interview with Dana Fredsti and David Fitzgerald. Book 3 "Tempus Fury" of the 3 part series "Time Shards" comes out on June 8, 2021. We discuss the trilogy and how it started and evolved!
Investing Skeptically: Which bond funds should you use - 2021
Bonus Audio: Readings of "About the Bible" as written by Robert Green Infersoll. Used with permission of CFI.
CD can be purchased here....
https://centerforinquiry.org/store/product/2-cd-set-lectures-by-ingersoll/

381 The risk of long term bonds May 06, 2021

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Discussion on bonds and how interest rate changes can effect your return. Long term bonds are more likely to have big changes in value compared to short term Bonds.
Also Discussed: "Conservative Values" stock ETF, Super Shitty Fund - Stock buy back.
Bonus audio from Robert Green Ingersoll "About the Bible Part 2"

380 Robyn Blumner - Center for Inquiry Apr 27, 2021

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Interview with Robyn Blumner. She is the President and CEO of the Center for Inquiry.
Investing Skeptically: JP Morgan pays 19 Million settlement, More Regulations?
Bonus audio: Recordings of Robert Green Ingersoll
You can buy the audio CD here....
https://centerforinquiry.org/store/product/2-cd-set-lectures-by-ingersoll/

379 Disproving God, IUL - Indexed Universal Life Apr 18, 2021

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Interview with Staks Rosch "Disproving God and 5 Adequate Reasons To Be an Atheist".
Investing Skeptically: IUL - Indexed Universal Life
Bonus audio: Jim Jefferies
Closing audio: "Robert Green Ingersoll"

378 Empty the Pews, Don't Follow the Herd Apr 11, 2021

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Interview with Chrissy Stroop. She is one of the authors and editors of "Empty the Pews: Stories of Leaving the Church." We discuss the book and her personal story out of religion.
Investing skeptically: Critique of a YouTube video that tries to scare you into buying their book on investing.
Also discussed: Covid-19 vaccination.

377 Schwab-TDA merger, deconversion, Harward & more Mar 31, 2021

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Interview with "John from Arizona". We talk about his loss of faith story.
Investing Skeptically: Schwab - TDA merger, Harvard Endowment. SPAC - Special Purpose Acquisition Company

376 2021 Portfolio ideas, NFT Non Fungible tokens, PEP Pooled employer plans Mar 19, 2021

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An investing skeptically Trifecta
- Some ideas on how to invest your portfolio in 2021
- NFT A new way for the rich to spend their money?
- PEP Pooled Employer Plans. In the next few years this may replace your 401k (and you may not like it)

375 Solar and EV discussion with Darrel Henschell Mar 11, 2021

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Conversation with Darrel Henschell. We discuss home solar panels and how they work. We also discuss Electric cars (PHEV and BEV).
Investing Skeptically: Portfolio re-balancing.

374 Oh My Gods! - A Book For Children Mar 02, 2021

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Interview with JR Becker. He is the author of a new book - Oh My Gods!. We talk about this new book and how you can help at Kickstarter! The will be a fun and beautiful book that teaches kids about the history of gods.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jrbecker/oh-my-gods-a-history-of-belief?ref=ksr_email_user_watched_project_launched
This is the 7th book in the Annabelle & Aiden series. These books help teach kids about the world without the lies inside of religions.
Investing Skeptically: How to NOT buy a mutual fund and a Super Shitty Fund!

373 Ryan Burge - The Nones, Investing 101 - Bonds, Preferred Stock Feb 26, 2021

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Investing Skeptically: Investing 101 - Bonds, Preferred stock? The Polaris recommended book list!
1) The Richest Man in Babylon – George S. Clason
https://www.amazon.com/Riches.../dp/B08LSYY7GG/ref=sr_1_1...
2) A Random Walk Down Wall Street – Burton G. Malkiel
https://www.amazon.com/Random.../dp/B07DP6YGVX/ref=sr_1_2...
3) Winning the Loser’s Game – Charles D. Ellis
https://www.amazon.com/Winnin.../dp/1264258461/ref=sr_1_2...
4) Common Sense on Mutual Funds – John C. Bogle
https://www.amazon.com/Common.../dp/B00338060K/ref=sr_1_1...

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