Money For the Rest of Us Podcast
1) National Debt Master Class Part One of Three
In part one of this three part series, we consider why a country that issues debt in its own currency can't default unless it chooses to. We also explore how central banks can control interest rates o...Show More
2) Invitation to Our Live Portfolio Review and Rebalancing Special Webinar
Please attend our live webinar on portfolio construction and rebalancing scheduled for Thursday, April 30th, at 12PM Eastern, 9AM Pacific time. I will cover the five steps to constructing and rebalanc...Show More
3) There Is No Perfect Portfolio. Just Good Enough
Why portfolio construction is messy, personal, and never perfect. We compare the pros and cons of several portfolio strategies, including target-date funds, risk parity, and role-based portfolios. We ...Show More
4) A MFTROU Update, Cognitive Offloading Versus Cognitive Surrender, and Live Portfolio Cohorts
In this mini episode, I share some examples of how I am using Claude Cowork and other tools to boost my productivity and build investment portfolio analysis tools. I also share more details on the liv...Show More
5) Is Another Great Financial Crisis Coming? 5 Ways to Prepare
How the Iran conflict and other developments could lead to another major financial crisis. What is different today from 2008? Why trying to seed a revolution is so risky. And finally, what can we do t...Show More
6) AI Is Changing Me - and the Case for Good Enough
When is good enough actually good enough? AI is reshaping how I work and live. And a member with a portfolio that's beaten an all-in-one Vanguard LifeStrategy fund for ten years asks whether the compl...Show More
7) What Average Really Looks Like — and Can Managed Futures Help?
How historical and expected returns for university endowments can guide us in setting reasonable return expectations. We also analyze managed futures strategies to see how they work, how they have per...Show More
8) Asset Location: Where You Invest, Where You Live, What You Can Access
In this episode, we look at asset location, how to decide which investments belong in taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free accounts, how where we live shapes the opportunities available to us, and how ...Show More
9) Why Catastrophe Bonds Yield 12%. Should You Invest?
A new ETF allows individuals to earn income by insuring against natural disasters through investing in catastrophe bonds. We break down the historical returns, risk, fees, and structure of this intrig...Show More
10) What Will Drive Financial Markets in 2026—and How to Make It Your Best Year
We explore the forces likely to shape financial markets in 2026 and how to make better decisions as you pursue your goals this year. Topics covered include:The difference between intentions and resol...Show More