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Helping results-driven individuals make results-driven financial decisions in order to build and preserve lasting wealth so you can spend more time doing what you love, and stress less about money. All content within the podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon for investment decision-making.
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Today I have a special guest, Amobi Okugo. Amobi was drafted to the Philadelphia Union in 2010, which just happened to be the inaugural season for the Union. He spent 5 years in Philly and was a starter and an integral part of the team until he moved on in 2015. He then bounced around the MLS for a couple of years, before becoming a free agent and missing a whole year in 2018. He's now been back at it in Austin playing for their USL team, which is the second tier of professional soccer in the...
On today's show, I talk with David Barnett, who is an expert in buying and selling business. I wanted to come at the conversation from the angle of buying a business as an income generating asset in retirement. He had a lot of wisdom to share. We cover: How did David become an expert in buying and selling "main street" businesses?Should you buy or sell a business in retirement?Aligning your business venture to your interestsWhy buying a business and being "hands-off" is an unrealistic...
Today I talk about inflation. Specifically, I talk about where we stand today with inflation, reasons it may subside, and reasons it may continue. I then discuss why it is so damaging to our wallets and cover the specific ways we can combat inflation. Outline of the show Where do we stand with inflation? [1:25] How inflation hurts our wallets [11:45] How to combat inflation [15:00] Where do we stand with inflation? Inflation is currently running hot. The last official reading was 5.4% year...
Today we talk about Roth IRAs for your kids and why you shouldn't wait for a dip to invest. Outline of the Show Roth IRA for you kids [4:06] Don't wait for the dip [14:00] On today's show, we talk about why and how to open a Roth IRA for your child. Roth IRAs are super powerful. You put after-tax dollars into it, and you take the money out tax-free in retirement when you are over age 59 ½. Now if you have kids, I want you to consider opening a Roth IRA for them. And let me tell you why. He...
Rising rates, in theory, are bad for tech stocks. Is that always true? I dive in with the help of a recent article from Ben Carlson. Next, I look into how adding a bit of bitcoin to your portfolio could mean you are investing like a Nobel Prize-winning economist. Finally, we answer a listener's question about retiring early before a feared financial disaster in the economy. Outline of This Episode [] Are rising rates bad for tech stocks? [] Can Bitcoin help you diversify your portfolio? [] W...
More Volatility Market volatility stayed elevated last week as interest rates made a move higher, a government shutdown loomed, and a major infrastructure deal hangs in the balance. Yet, the market is still less than 5% down from its all-time highs. Since we spent 220 plus days straight less than 5% from the highs, (S&P 500) it is natural that the first bout of volatility catches some of us off guard and causes us to make irrational decisions. Let's make sure that if this much volatility ...
We finally had significant market volatility on Monday of last week (9/20/2021) as fears that a huge property developer in China, Evergrande, was going to default on its massive pile of debt and cause a 2008 style crisis all over again. Well, before we could blink, it was over and the market came right back. However, could that have been the crack in the Armor? Also, we discuss how earnings calls can predict the performance of a stock, and how recent earnings calls show that inflation i...
Do you have any 401(k)s left behind with previous employers? Should you keep them? Research shows that you could be leaving a small fortune of money on the table if you do. We get into this today on the show. Also, we talk about a recent headline from CNBC about "stock growth coming to a peak," how Bitcoin gets lost and found, and why the obesity pandemic is such a mystery. Today's headlines Four reasons stocks may be approaching 'peak growth’ and what that may mean for investors A fat...
Today I talk about investing in companies that actually innovate with Dan Toma, an innovation expert who helps companies transform into innovative machines. But first, I talk about some staggering stats about how underprepared baby boomers are for retirement, and how legislative changes are coming to make saving for retirement easier and more flexible. Outline of this Episode [1:45] Baby Boomer's underprepared for retirement headline [5:25] Interview with Dan Toma Baby Boomer's are ...
Jimmy Song has written three books. His latest is called Thank God for Bitcoin, and he gets into why the current financial system is corrupt and why Bitcoin can fix it. And that is what we get into today. He is hands down the most interesting person I have talked to regarding Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. What you'll learn: What is a Bitcoin MaximalistWhat is BitcoinCommon arguments against Bitcoin and the RebuttalWhy Bitcoin is not like the Tulip BubbleWhy Bitcoin is volatileCan Bitcoi...
Today I am joined by Susana Selles. She is engineering her way to Financial Independence Retire Early- FIRE. Susana is doing this by investing smarter, not harder, and has a unique perspective on asymmetric investments. She is a huge proponent of cryptos and blockchain, and she tells us about its potential. She is the host of her own excellent podcast called Say YES to FIRE: Financial Diaries of a Millennial.
What's this episode about?My guest for this episode is Tristan Pelloux. He is passionate about all things fintech and is the founder of Fintechreview.net, a media website that has a mission to demystify the world of fintech. In today's show, we get into some topics you may have heard of before but aren't really sure what they mean. After listening to this episode, you still may be confused about exactly what embedded, and decentralized finance is, but I think you'll have a better idea. Becaus...
Keeping a global perspective on markets is a must if you want to be the best investor you can possibly be. Today's guest, Jonathan Baird CFA, knows all about this. He was able to see trouble from COVID-19 coming early because his global research kept him astutely aware of all the action regarding the virus before it hit our shores in the USA.Jonathan is the author of the monthly report called the Global Investment Letter. After reading a few of these myself, I knew I was in for a treat. He ha...
With a solo 401(k), you have so much more flexibility when it comes to your retirement account. This week we have solo 401(k) expert Daniel Blue on the show to give the lay of the land. One of the biggest pain points with your traditional 401(k) is the incredibly limited menu of investment selection. With a solo 401(k), your investment universe is virtually unlimited, allowing you to make your retirement dollars work for you the way you want them to.A solo 401(k) can give you the flexibility ...
Mark Willis is a man on a mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy, and your future. He graduated with six figures of student loan debt and watched everybody lose their retirement savings and home equity in 2008. He knew that he needed to find a more predictable way to meet his financial objectives and those of his clients. The Bank on Yourself™ that Mark employs has its critics, but from my research and conversations with others, I believe it can be a great strate...
This is the first episode of our new midweek episodes, where we will be talking all about retirement planning and investing topics in a shorter format. All of these episodes will be best enjoyed on our YouTube channel, where graphics will accompany the audio. We hope you enjoy this new expansion of our Podcast/YouTube channel. In this 15 minute podcast, you will learn what it is, why it's so surprising, theories as to why it has occurred, and reasons it may continue. In short, the age-o...
Today I talk with Brian Thorp, the founder of WealthTender. Wealthtender is an online service that can help individuals identify and discover financial resources that they might require- whether it's a financial advisor, financial coach, educational podcasts, and more. We talk about the critical role human financial advisors can play for individuals, we talk about how finding the right advisor doesn't mean they have to be down the street from you, and much more.He also turns the tables on me ...
On this week's show, we are back talking about investing and the markets. Our guest is Herb W. Morgan of Efficient Market Advisors. Herb is a sharp guy, and we get into several interesting and relevant topics. We dive into inflation, and the interesting market reaction to the latest Federal Reserve update to increase their inflation forecast. However, they still maintain that inflationary pressures are largely transitory. Herb believes the bifurcated market reaction, with value stocks all of ...
Investing smarter can mean a lot of things. In the case of serial entrepreneur Rob Kessler, it means investing in yourself. After starting a screen printing and embroidery business, one thing led to another and he learned early that the best investment was in himself. It makes sense because he has a good track record! He also appreciates the importance of diversification, which is important for many entrepreneurs. In this show, he shares his story, gives valuable advice for entrepreneurs, and...
Abbie Leibowitz pioneered an industry of heath advocacy when he co-founded Health Advocate. Listen to his story as he talks about his early career as a pediatrician and how he then found himself as the Chief Medical Officer of the health insurance behemoth Aetna. Abbie has an inspirational story to share, and we hope you enjoy it.
Sean Adams is the CEO of Leveraged Life Management. His goal is to help the wealthy change their relationship with their money and become their own banker. Rather than try and explain it here, listen to the episode, and let me know what you think by emailing at investsmarterpod@gmail.com. The concept he introduces was new to me and it is probably new to you, so I hope you find this interview interesting and valuable. Note: The information in this podcast is for educational purposes only and s...
Asset ALlocation is very important, and you don't want to get this wrong. Asset LOcation is also important, and this is often overlooked. Basically, different types of assets generally make more sense in particular account types. There are basically three account types: taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-exempt. We'll help you understand what belongs in what account and why. Enjoy the show, and keep Investing Smarter!Want to make sure your assets are properly located? Get a free retirement assess...
Today we talk with Ted Peters. Who is Ted Peters? He started two successful banks from scratch. He ran Bryn Mawr Trust for 14 successful years. He has worked with Bed Bernanke and Janet Yellen. And now he runs a unique and exciting hedge fund with the top bank analyst in the country. This is his story. Go to the Invest Smarter Podcast page for full show notes. Email at investsmarterpod@gmail.com with questions for the show.
In this week's episode, we tackle inherited IRAs.We cover | Options for spousal inherited IRAs | Options for non-spousal inherited IRAs | Explain what the 10-year rule is | Explain the old Stretch Provision | Give ideas for tax-efficient distribution strategies | Give a couple of scenarios | Explain how distributions are taxed | Explain some special considerations and exemptions | Keep Investing Smarter!
Welcome to the Invest Smarter podcast. On this show, we aim to leave you a smarter investor by the end of every episode. We will simplify investing, provide actionable ideas, and discuss timeless investing wisdom. In this episode, we talk about whether or not you should invest when the market is at highs. Just thinking about whether or not to invest when the market is at highs means you are engaging in market timing, and we know throughout history that humans are simply not good at timing mar...
In this week's show we cover: Biden's proposed taxes Risk of retiring at a market peak Dogecoin and Reddit Investing in what you understand- Peter Lynch Passive investing shortcomings Bill Miller's Q1 market letter Housing boom!Stories Covered: Biden has pledged to tax the rich — but precisely how will he do that? Experts consider his options Study Shows Repealing Stepped-Up Basis Would Damage the Economy Retiring soon? Why the popular 4% withdrawal rule may be a bad idea ...
We are very excited to introduce our first guest to the podcast. Julian Krinsky is the founder of the Julian Krinsky School of tennis, Julian Krinsky Camps and Programs, and The Julian Krinsky Business School, and more. He left a comfortable life in South Africa to move to the USA in 1977 with just 1,200 dollars. He started giving tennis lessons on Dave Sr.s childhood backyard tennis court, and by 2019 he has reached 4,000 to 5,000 kids, half of whom were from overseas. Oh, did I ...
In this week's show, we cover a whole range of topics from the Archegos family office blowout, Jamie Dimon's shareholder letter, China investing in Africa, the housing boom, value's mean reversion potential, and more.Please share our podcast! We are eager to grow and need your support. Thanks!Topics Covered: Archegos Jamie Dimon The Housing Boom Reasons to be Optimistic The Fed money printing accounting change Why people die with money in the bank Government debt vs cost S&P 500 leade...
Are Growth Stocks Dead?Have you heard the saying, "if it's in the news, then it's in the stock?" If you have watched CNBC recently, you would constantly hear the narrative that value stocks are back and growth stocks are done. Meanwhile, value stocks are already up significantly from their lows, and growth stocks are already down significantly. While I am not suggesting that this dynamic won't continue, I am suggesting that generally speaking, by the time an idea becomes mainstream, it ...
In this week's episode, we explore a study that shows that target-date funds in your 401K can actually hurt your performance over time. We look into how custom indexing is making ground, and how it has advantages to ETFs from a cost and personalization standpoint. We talk about how stock correlations (how stocks move together) have been increasing dramatically over the last 30 years. Part of this is passive investing's fault.This lends more support to the idea of a new age of stock picking (o...
This week's episode was a blast to record. We start off by covering a great piece from Morningstar about the challenges Cathie Wood and her Ark funds are likely to face now that her funds are enormous. We chat about the Fed and what Jerome Powell said to make markets happy. We discuss a great 2020 and 2021 outlook from legend Howard Marks from Oaktree Capital Management. We discuss some interesting Bitcoin facts, particularly as it relates to environmental concerns. We also look at how there ...
In this week's show, we go over the stimulus package that was just passed and what it means. Of particular interest is the guaranteed income over the course of the next year to families with children. Without a doubt, this is something that Democrats will wish to make permanent. We also talk about inflation, as it is on a lot of people's minds. We continue to err on the side of it not being a worst-case scenario. A lot of the inflationary pressures are transitory. We discuss how some parts of...
What a week! One of my favorite stocks, Digital Turbine (APPS), hit a 52 week high on Tuesday on great news and proceeded to drop 35% in the Span of 72 hours! This is a microcosm of what is happening across the board in stocks that have been the biggest winners. The media is labeling the stocks taking hits as non-profitable tech stocks, but from what I can see, it is anything that has been a big winner, profitable or not. If you are waking up with a feeling of confusion and uncertainty, take ...
In this week's episode, we chat about how rates rising have rattled the market a little bit. We discuss the mechanics of why this happens and tie it to the big picture of inflation expectations. We wonder which sectors would benefit from more inflation and what will happen to the high-flying tech stocks. There has been a divergence even within technology stocks, and some may be more vulnerable than others. We also talk about the expectation gap that exists with individuals expecting lar...
In this week's episode, we spend the bulk of our time talking about inflation. It has been one of the most frequent questions we have received recently. When you Google search, "Is inflation coming?", you seem to find that for every alarmist article citing inflation fueled market crash is imminent, there is another article suggesting that there is nothing to worry about. We break down some of the top reasons for both arguments to help our listeners understand some of the dynamics at play. Big...
We know, we keep bringing up bubbles and Cathie Wood. Why? Cause everyone keeps talking about bubbles and Cathie Wood! And over the last couple of weeks, Cathie even talked about why she thinks we aren't in a bubble. So Cathie + Bubble talk means we had to talk about it. Enjoy this week's episode!
The lowest 2021 S&P 500 large bank price target is 3800, which is essentially where we are. In 12 of the last 15 years, the consensus end of year S&P 500 price target has been overestimated. Being bullish is good for business and a safe choice for analysts when everyone is following the herd. We discuss this in our latest episode. We also take a look at the valuation of the market which is at levels hard to justify even in this low rate environment. We discuss Jeremy Grantham's piece ...
Hey guys so every week or every other week (still deciding), I'm going to have another version, call it a subchannel, of the podcast where I spend 15-20 minutes talking about what's on my mind regarding the markets, what I'm watching, what's catching my eye, and so on where I just get it out of my system. I'm thinking of a name for the subchannel so if you have any thoughts, let me know. Hope you like it, please let me know what you think by emailing yourmoneydewitt@gmail.com. In the first re...
In this week's episode, we switch it up a bit. We talk about the value of financial advisors and why they can be such a valuable partner in your journey. Especially after 2020 when, ironically, investing felt so easy for a lot of people, now is a great time to consolidate some of your investing success and get a head start on your true financial future. Dave Sr. shares a personal story from the dot-com era that is all too relevant today. We hope you enjoy it!
In this episode, we talk about A new way to invest in space (coming soon) The state of the market The ongoing OLED revolution, and lessons learned from investing in it Why a housing crash is probably not in the cards in 2021Articles Mentioned:Ark Space ETF Coming SoonBlue Origin to fly People on New Shepard by AprilHousing Bubble 2021Mike Santoli Market TakeApple to use OLED in Ipads in 2022Foldable OLED display Market to Grow 94 Million Units by 2025
In this weeks episode, we talk about the following:Why you should not wait for the market to drop to buy stocks, 2020 Recap, 2021 Outlook, Why we love Costco, Value buying and avoiding value traps, stock market performance under Democratic leadership.Articles DiscussedThree Reasons you should Not Wait for The Market to CrashTom Lee says Stocks are Far From a Bubble
In this week's show we talk about: Tesla Ark Funds and how they invest in innovation How innovation is bubbly Passive funds vs. active funds historically Economic Activity collapses, but not the stock market Market Cycle Investing How to get into the market if you missed out? How lowering your car payment by 50 bucks a month could get earn you 60K in 30 years Roth IRA conversionArticles Discussed: WSJ: Tesla Bulls Double Down ARK ETF family pulls in ~$1B in fund flows Tuesday night Ca...
In this week's show, we discuss recent IPOs and IPOs in general. We talk about why and how IPOs are priced and how they can trade at such different prices on their first day of trading. We then move into a discussion revolving around the emerging risks of passive investing. Basically, the way market-cap-weighted indexes are constructed can create imbalances. For instance, Tesla is going to be the fifth largest weighting in the S&P 500! We wrap up talking about the very different way Gen Z...
Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen bitcoin make a new high for the first time since 2017. This time, it feels a little less euphoric as more big names admit it is here to stay. We discuss if it could make sense in a diversified portfolio. We also discuss a recent article by legendary market researcher Robert Shiller where he makes a case that equities still look attractive. We wrap up with some tax moves to consider in this very unique 2020. Please email us at YourMoneyDeWitt@gm...
In this week's show, we talk about Black Friday. This year Black Friday will look a lot different. A lot more online shoppings and perhaps a lot less impulse shopping. We also discuss some market calls from some top market watchers. There seems to be a theme about some expecting near-term volatility or even perhaps a sell-off. We discuss all this and more. Enjoy!
This week we talk about the state of the market in terms of market leadership. Momentum investing has pitfalls. Inherently, momentum always comes to an end. A long-time skeptic of Tesla, Morgan Stanley upgrades Tesla, and we tell you why they have had a change of heart. There's never been a better time to think about using a Roth IRA to yourself against future tax increases. We cover a few strategies in this week's show. Email us at yourmoneydewitt@gmail.com if you would like us to cover a to...
In this week's show, we talk about the vaccine and why stocks reacted the way they did. We talk about some of the long-term implications COVID-19 will have on the economy. We also talk about whether or not the stock market is in a bubble.
In this week's show, we talk about oil prices and where they may be headed next year. We talk about how the price of oil seems to have become less important to the market. We dive into an investor letter from Bill Millers Equity Opportunity fund to get a peek into how they think about value investing, and finally, we talk about an exciting way to invest in emerging markets. Email us at yourmoneydewitt@gmail.com with feedback or if you would like to have a question featured on a future s...
On this week's show, we discuss trends in ESG investing, a big retirement disconnect, Robinhood and emerging investment technologies, growth vs value, population trends, and more. Follow and Like DeWitt Capital Management on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin. Email us at yourmoneydewitt@gmail.com with questions to be featured on the next episode, feedback, or ideas for a future topic.
This week episode we take a fun look at how brewing beer is similar to our investing process. Check out our website at www.dewittcm.com and please view our disclosures at www.dewittcm.com/disclosures
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