Money For the Rest of Us

Dec 18 2024 521 ep. 28 mins 4.3k
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A personal finance and investing podcast on money, how it works, how to invest it and how to live without worrying about it. J. David Stein is a former Chief Investment Strategist and money manager. For close to two decades, he has been teaching individuals and institutions how to invest and handle their finances in ways that are simple to understand. More info at moneyfortherestofus.com

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Optimization, AI and Opting Out with Coco Krumme

Dec 18 2024 34 mins  
In our final episode of the year, I converse with author and data scientist Coco Krumme about the benefits and costs of optimization in finance, industry, and our daily lives. We explore AI and its overlap with optimization. We also consider the pros and cons of life optimization and finally discuss the extreme challenge of opting out. Episode Sponsors NetSuite Delete Me – Us

Indexing Bubble and Asset Class Returns Still Revert to the Mean

Dec 11 2024 30 mins  
How asset class returns move in cycles with periods of above-average returns followed by periods of lower returns. How has the rise of passive indexing led to higher stock valuations, and what does that mean for markets? Sponsors NetSuite - Download the CFO’s Guide to AI and Machine Learning LegalZoom - Use code David10 to 10% off Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free

U.S. Stocks Have Never Been This Overhyped or Expensive

Dec 04 2024 23 mins  
What are the tangible and intangible factors that have contributed to long-term U.S. stock market outperformance compared to the rest of the world? Despite these advantages, why might we still want to continue to be globally diversified? Sponsors Delete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% off LegalZoom - Use code David10 to 10% off Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free I

Should You Invest in Nuclear Energy?

Nov 20 2024 20 mins  
Why has there been renewed interest in nuclear power generation in the last couple of years, and how can we invest in it? Topics covered include:Why did Microsoft sign an agreement to reopen a nuclear reactor at the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear facilityHow much does nuclear energy contribute to global power generationWhy is demand for electricity acceleratingWhat are the adv

Strategies and Systems Want Your Money

Nov 13 2024 29 mins  
We explore what strategy and systems are and how we craft and change them. We consider how investment strategies and financial systems have changed over the decades and why this matters to your financial decisions. Sponsors LinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn Jobs Delete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% off Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Ge

Episode 500: The S&P 500 Index and the Decade Ahead

Nov 06 2024 27 mins  
In the 500th episode of Money for the Rest of Us, we focus on the S&P 500 Index. How has the index changed, and why have U.S. stocks performed so well? Will U.S. stocks only return 3% in the next decade, as Goldman Sachs predicts. We also discuss major themes covered on Money for the Rest of Us over 500 episodes and what are our plans for the future. Thanks for being a part of

What Makes an Economy Prosperous? Spotlight on Cuba and Argentina

Oct 30 2024 22 mins  
We explore eight things that contribute to a healthy, growing economy and where Cuba and Argentina have fallen short. Topics covered include:Why Cuba continues to have rolling energy blackoutsWhy economic sanctions frequently don't workHow Argentina's President Millei is taking a "chainsaw" to the nation's economyWhy emerging markets will need to change their export-oriented growt

Ten Things I've Learned About Investing in the Past Decade

Oct 23 2024 30 mins  
In episode 498, David shares how his investing has changed over the past ten years and lessons you can apply to your portfolio.Document Your JourneyKeep ExperimentingBe Willing to Adopt New Asset ClassesBe Very PatientTrade Less, Focus On Long-term DriversMonetary DiversificationDon't Focus on Relative PerformanceIgnore the NoiseTake Your TimeThere Is No Right Way to Invest Spons

How to Fix the Retirement Savings Crisis

Oct 16 2024 25 mins  
Why 401k and other defined contribution schemes are flawed, leading to a generation of workers unprepared for retirement. What are the solutions to fix the mess. TopicsWhy 401k and other defined contributions haven't worked, despite their popularityWhy defined benefit pension plans declinedWhy 401k plans are treated like emergency fundsHow to combine the best of 401k and defined b

Are You Taking Enough Aspirational Risk?

Oct 09 2024 25 mins  
Why we need distinct risk buckets: balancing our natural loss aversion with the allure of opportunities that offer the potential for massive upside. Topics covered include:What is modern portfolio theory, and what are some of its flawsWhy so many people have gotten wealthy by being undiversifiedHow to balance personal risk, market risk, and aspirational riskHow prospect theory exp