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) 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
3) 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
4) Debt Is For Managing Wealth Not Creating It
Should you borrow money to magnify returns in your 401 (k), IRA, or other tax-deferred retirement account? We examine Basic Capital, which allows investors to leverage their retirement account invest...Show More
5) Do Retiring Baby Boomers Actually Move Markets? And How Much Do Demographics Really Matter
As Baby Boomers continue to retire, some analysts expect financial markets to feel the strain. We examine whether demographic shifts truly shape stock and bond returns, or what other factors matter mo...Show More
6) Burnout, Breaks, and the Courage to Spend with David Bach
David converses with best-selling author David Bach about preventing burnout through sabbaticals, moving to another country, why retirees should take Social Security as early as possible, and Bach's i...Show More
7) Sports Betting Is Not Investing
Can you really make money sports betting on low-risk, high-probability events? Topics covered include:The growing size and influence of the U.S. sports betting marketRecent sports betting scandalsHow...Show More
8) Hoarding, FOMO, and Zcash: A Private Bitcoin
What’s the difference between hoarding and investing? There’s a reason markets built on productive assets—like stocks and bonds—are far larger than hoarding markets such as gold and cryptocurrency. In...Show More
9) Don’t Take Financial Advice from AI
How AI gets simple finance wrong, and how to make it work for you, not mislead you Topics covered include:How AI ignores the time value of moneyA detailed example of ChatGPT misleading by making a si...Show More
10) Debasement Fears or Meme Fever? What’s Driving the Gold and Silver Rally
Are gold and silver up more than 50% in 2025 because investors fear currency debasement, or is this rally just the latest meme trade? In this episode, we explore the supply and demand forces behind go...Show More