The Power of Compound Interest in Stock Investing

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The chapter explores how young investors can leverage compound interest when borrowing to invest in stocks, balancing the potential for high returns with higher risks. It discusses the historical trends of stock and bond performance, challenging traditional financial advice and advocating for long-term strategies over past trends.

The international push for a ceasefire in Gaza continues, but the tragedies keep coming; in many ways a resolution still seems as distant as it was early in the war. We consider the temptation to go all in on stocks, given just how flaming-hot the markets are (10:55). And a data-led look into which American cities are the most dog-obsessed (16:13).

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