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information and opinions on money, politics and Religion. All the things you should not discuss with your family.
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A few listeners have emailed to let me know that I was NOT clear on the changes to the asset allocations presented in episode 544. This is a special restatment. I hope this is more clear.
Interview with Author Erin Louis. Her new book is "There's No Grave Like Home". You can order her new book now!https://a.co/d/0cIHhuvaLink to Erin's website. Get information about all of her books here....https://www.erinlouis.com/Also in this episode2026 Market adjustment discussion - listen to hear what is changing.The 4 books you should read about investingIdeas on allocating assets in different account types
A walk through on how to rebalance your portfolioHow to check on fund performance - Price change vs. returnsReview of a concert from SynthonyHome Remodel - where should you get the money?
Discussion on the Pros and cons of ROTH ConversionsVanguard has a new tool that may help but, it has llimitations.It is a good time to think about re-balancing your portfolio.Why you might want to pay some extra taxes on realized LT GainsWhy are houses so expensive and why it might get worse.
Investing Skeptically:Gold ETF. Should you invest in gold?2025 Market performance DataShould you do a ROTH conversion?
Conversation with Jasmin Faulk. Her book is "The Last Sandstorn: A Memoir". She talks about how she escaped from $audi Arabia.Investing Skeptically:Crypto UpdateHealth Insurance Costs
Lots of good stuff in this episodeNew investment opportunity if notesWills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, beneficiariesHow to lose $40k on solar panelsShow reviews on Apple Podcast
Trump UpdatesEV sales after the end of the $7,500 tax credittax rates 2025 vs 2026Health Insurance costs for 2026Is a 50 year mortgage a good idea?
How to remove funds from an Inherited IRAShould you get Long Term Care InsuranceWhat are Qualified DividendsNew Rules for 401k (catch-up only in ROTH starting in 2026)Ronald Reagan on free Trade
Thought on a recent vacation to Italy.Market data, Year to date and one year data on performance for different parts of the market.S&P 500 Inverse note
I ask Chat GPT a question and then review the response.Information on RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions.Discussion on transfering funds.
Interview with Thom Hartmannhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thom_HartmannAlso...Information on how to drive/Charge an EV
Interview with Kevin Bolling. He is the Executive Director of the SSA (Secular Student Alliance)Investing Skeptically"Using historical data to make financial choices.Employee Stock Purchase program
Discussion of the Wash Sale rule. Selling stock at a loss can reduce your tax bill if you do not violate the Wash Sale Rule.Passive Investing: I review and provide commentary on a report that warns of potential problems with the increasing use of Passive / index investing.Personal rant about T-Mobile and getting an eSIM for travel.
Interview with Fish Stark. He is the executive director of AHA (American Humanist Association).Church Money - review of a church budget and discussion on how little money (if any) goes to helping those in need.
Interview with:Alicia JohnsonNational Organizer and Student Network ManagerWe discuss AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE.Investing Skeptically:The FED, Bond rates, Mortgage rates and bond marketsVanguard index funds and the overlap between Large Cap and Mid Cap index funds.
Discussion on:Private EquitySuper Shitty monopoly fundTrip to Tennessee
Interview with Ben Pauluhn of Optimus Energy SolutionsThey install home / business solar, floating solar, EV charging equipment.https://optimusenergysolutions.com/Discussion on my process of shopping for an additional EV. Did I buy used or new? How about a lease!
BaHaCon - Interview with Jeff Brooks and Robert Barnes. We discuss the date and many of the cool parts of this years convention.https://bahacon.com/Some spaces are still available.Correction on the Tesla charging network.Can atheism hurt your business?
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