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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• How to strategically choose the right 401(k) type based on your career stage and future income expectations.
• Benefits of tax diversification vs tax timing.
• Practical tips for making the right decisions with your retirement savings.

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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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• The importance of becoming more involved and confident in your financial life
• Practical strategies to negotiate better work-life balance.
• The importance of education, asking questions, and the role of effective communication in 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

Originally aired on The Best Interest Podcast, Peter shares insights on why all-time highs are more common than one might think, the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective, and why trying to time the market is an unwise strategy.

Listen now and learn:

• How often you should expect corrections and bear markets
• The primary long-term driver of stock returns
• The importance of understanding the conflicts of experts giving advice

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[02:25] Investing at All-Time Highs
[04:47] Market Cycles and Volatility
[11:20] The Limits of Market Timing
[17:52] The Cyclical Nature of Stocks
[24:19] The Connection Between Stocks and Earnings

Taylor Schulte and Benjamin Brandt join the show to talk about the Retirement Podcast Network and share valuable perspectives on various retirement-related topics.

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• How to leverage the Retirement Podcast Network to enhance your retirement readiness
• The major pain points retirees and those planning for retirement face
• Diverse ideas on how to approach advanced retirement planning strategies

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02:34 Origin of the Retirement Podcast Network

07:09 Retirement Planning Beyond Investing

10:18 Retirement Income Strategies

14:10 Strategic Roth Conversions Are Great, But Not Everything

17:36 Long-Term Care Planning

20:58 Future Content Hubs at Retirement Podcast Network

In this episode, we delve into the complexities of the S&P 500's index concentration, spotlighting the unprecedented impact of the 'Magnificent 7' on market dynamics and investor strategies.

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• The historical context and current state of S&P 500 market concentration.
• Diversification strategies for mitigating investment risks associated with the 'Magnificent 7'
• How the performance of equal-weighted vs. market-cap-weighted indices offers insight on today’s market health and investment opportunities.

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In this episode, Peter shares his interview from Investipal’s Podcast about all things portfolio construction and investment management.

Listen now and learn:

• How Peter thinks about designing portfolios

• When to think about deviating from an index strategy

• Novel ways to remove bias from a portfolio decision

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Episode Timestamps:

(02:59) Portfolio Construction Philosophy

(12:16) Quantitative vs. Fundamental Approach

(30:45) Reducing Emotional Biases