The Long Term Investor

Apr 09 2025 199 ep. 24 mins 88
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We all need to make smart decisions with our money. The Long Term Investor shows you how to do it. Hosted by the Chief Investment Officer at Plancorp and author of “Making Money Simple,” Peter Lazaroff distills complex financial matters into easily digestible lessons. If you’re ready to get a clear plan for your investments and personal finances, you’re in the right place.

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Do Options-Based Strategies Capture Market Gains Without The Risk? (EP.199)

Apr 09 2025 9 mins  
If you want to see what you may be overlooking, I’ve created a simple tool to help. In just 15 questions, my Financial Assessment will highlight key opportunities and gaps in your plan. You can take it now at www.smartmoneyquiz.com. ----- Want stock market returns without the risk? Options-based strategies promise just that—but do they deliver? In this episode, Peter breaks d

10 Stock Market Truths With Sam Ro (EP.198)

Apr 02 2025 35 mins  
Want to see what you may be overlooking in your finances? Discover your biggest opportunities in just 15 questions with my Financial Assessment. ----- Markets are unpredictable in the short term, but history tells us that the long-term trend is clear. Sam Ro, author of the TKer newsletter, joins me at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss the key principles that investors sho

Should You Worry About a Recession? What Investors Need to Know in 2025 (EP.197)

Mar 26 2025 10 mins  
Markets are always moving—should you? Peter can help you assess your investments, tax strategies, and long-term plan. Book a 1/1 call today. ----- With the S&P 500 reaching correction territory and economic data signaling a slowdown, it’s fair to ask: should investors be worried about a recession in 2025? Listen now and learn: ► What’s really driving recent market volati

The Truth About Risk, Retirement, and the National Debt with Allison Schrager (EP.196)

Mar 19 2025 34 mins  
Markets are always moving—should you? Peter can help you assess your investments, tax strategies, and long-term plan. Book a 1/1 call with me today. ----- Risk is one of the most misunderstood concepts in finance, yet mastering it is crucial for long-term success. Economist, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, and author Allison Schrager joins me to break down what investors consistent

The Gold Rush—Should You Invest in Gold Now? (EP.195)

Mar 12 2025 8 mins  
Big financial decisions ahead? Whether it’s retirement, taxes, or investments, my 15-question Financial Assessment will help you assess where you stand and what to do next. ----- Gold prices are surging, hitting near-record highs. But is gold a smart investment, or just another speculative bet? This episode breaks down the forces driving gold's rally and whether it deserves a pl

The Science of Investing and Tuning Out the Noise With David Booth (EP.194)

Mar 05 2025 35 mins  
Want to see what you may be overlooking in your finances? Discover your biggest opportunities in just 15 questions with my Financial Assessment. ----- David Booth, founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, joins me to discuss how academic research transformed investing by challenging Wall Street’s stock-picking culture. We explore why markets function as an information-processing m

Why Watching The Market Hurts Your Returns (And How to Stop) (EP.193)

Feb 26 2025 6 mins  
Most financial mistakes happen because people don’t see the full picture. My Net Worth Worksheet helps you track everything in one place—so you stay informed. Get it now. ----- Checking your portfolio too often might be the biggest mistake you don’t realize you’re making. Research shows that the more frequently investors monitor their portfolios, the more likely they are t

2025 Market Forecasts, Interest Rates, and Economic Risks With Dr. David Kelly (EP.192)

Feb 19 2025 36 mins  
Get an inside look at what’s shaping my thinking. Bi-weekly, I share the top 5 investing and financial planning articles I’m reading—straight to your inbox. Sign up for my newsletter. ----- What’s ahead for markets in 2025? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, to break down key economic and market trends

Charley Ellis on Why Most Investors Fail (And What to Do Instead) (EP.191)

Feb 12 2025 34 mins  
You don’t have time to sift through endless financial content. That’s why I do it for you. Get my top 5 must-read articles every week in a quick, easy-to-digest email. Sign up for my newsletter. ----- Why do so many investors underperform the market? Legendary investor and author Charley Ellis explains why investing has become a “loser’s game” and what smart investors do

The Hidden Risks of U.S. Stocks and Why Global Diversification Still Matters (EP.190)

Feb 05 2025 8 mins  
Want to see what you may be overlooking in your finances? Discover your biggest opportunities in just 15 questions with my Financial Assessment. ----- The U.S. stock market has been on an incredible run for over a decade, leaving many investors wondering: Why bother diversifying when the S&P 500 keeps winning? But history tells us that no market outperforms forever. In this epi