• Why You Are (Probably) Planning for the Wrong Things in Retirement
    Nov 7 2024

    Why are most people planning for the wrong things in retirement?

    What should they be planning for that they’re not?

    To help answer these important questions, Psychologist & Behavioral Finance Expert Dr. Daniel Crosby stops by to discuss:

    ➤ What our happiness is determined by

    ➤ Why (contrary to popular research) more money can ACTUALLY make us happier

    ➤ What is the “PERMA model” and how can we use it to improve retirement success

    We also discuss why retirees are more depressed than everyone else and what they can do to mitigate this risk.

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    33 mins
  • 4 Ways to (Tax-Efficiently) Diversify Concentrated Investments
    Oct 24 2024

    Today, I'm talking about navigating the risks of concentrated investments.

    Specifically, Peter Lazaroff, CIO of Plancorp, joins me to answer three BIG questions:

    ➤ How do you know if you have a "concentrated investment?"

    ➤ What are some little-known risks investors aren't considering?

    ➤How do you (tax-efficiently) diversify concentrated investments?

    I also share a specific exercise investors can follow to decide if they should sell some or all of their concentrated holding(s).

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    34 mins
  • Small Cap Value (Part 3): How to Choose the Right Fund and Take Action
    Oct 10 2024

    Today, I'm sharing how retirement investors can take action in this final episode of our Small Cap Value series.

    Specifically, I’m discussing three things:

    ➤ Why paying MORE for an investment can pay off

    ➤ How to easily and properly evaluate different funds

    ➤ What small-cap value funds to consider

    I’m also sharing two important reminders before taking action and investing in this popular asset class.

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    17 mins
  • Small Cap Value (Part 2): How to Reduce Risk + Improve Returns
    Sep 26 2024

    Today, I’m diving into part two of our Small Cap Value investing series.

    Specifically, I’m addressing three big questions:

    ➤ How do small-cap value stocks reduce risk + improve returns

    ➤ What criteria does an investment need to meet to be included in a portfolio

    ➤ Why value investing is still alive and well

    While there is no shortage of research in favor of this dominant asset class...

    ...I’m also sharing why investors don’t necessarily need small-cap value stocks to reach their retirement goals.

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    16 mins
  • Small Cap Value (Part 1): Is This Popular Strategy Dead?
    Sep 12 2024

    Today I’m kicking off a two-part series on Small Cap Value investing.

    Specifically, I’m addressing three big questions:

    ➤ What exactly are small-cap value stocks?

    ➤ Why have small-cap value stocks, historically, outperformed most major asset classes?

    ➤ Does the recent 20-year underperformance suggest that the strategy is dead and won’t work in the future?

    I’m also sharing critical differences between small-cap value funds + how to take action if you want to include this asset class in your portfolio.

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    18 mins
  • Retirement, Taxes, and Investment Underperformance
    Aug 29 2024

    Today, I'm sharing key takeaways from three of the BEST retirement articles I read this month.

    1️⃣ The first article is about the future of taxes in this country and specifically makes a strong case for why they will be higher.

    2️⃣ The second reveals why investors missed out on 15% of investment returns over the last decade. 😳

    3️⃣ Lastly, the third article is a real-life account of what it actually feels like to transition from the working world into retirement.

    Didn’t get a chance to read everything that was published last month?

    Don’t worry—I’ve got you covered!

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    28 mins
  • 5 Surprising Investing Facts That You've (Probably) Never Heard
    Aug 15 2024

    Today, I’m sharing FIVE surprising statistics about the economy, markets, and retirement.

    For example, one stat highlights a "stock market indicator" that has a 100% success rate 😳

    Another emphasizes a growing insurance risk that everyone needs to protect against.

    Along with being entertaining, these stats bring important investing and planning topics to the surface.

    They also serve as important reminders.

    If you’re ready to have some fun learning about the history of the markets and little-known investing facts, this episode is for you.

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    22 mins
  • Roth Conversions for Kids, Home Equity in Retirement, Pension vs. Lump-Sum (And More!)
    Jul 31 2024

    Are you ready to get answers to some BIG retirement questions?

    Questions such as:

    ➤ What role does the equity in my home play in my retirement plan?

    ➤ Why should I do Roth conversions to help mitigate taxes on my kids' inheritance?

    ➤ Are closed-end funds a good investment?

    ➤ How do I properly evaluate pension vs. lump-sum decisions?

    Today on the show, I’m answering these questions (and more!) with my good friend, Roger Whitney.

    I'm also providing an update on the Retirement Podcast Network after taking a hint from 1,000+ retirement savers.

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    48 mins