Do financial boogeymen haunt your dreams? You’re not alone. Today, we’re diving into the worries that keep even the most seasoned finance nerds up at night. From concerns about index fund concentration to the fear of market manipulation and obsession with asset allocation, this episode tackles it all with insight and a healthy dose of perspective.
Joining Joe and OG in the basement is an all-star panel: Paula Pant from Afford Anything, Jesse Cramer from Best Interest, and Dr. Jordan Grumet from Earn and Invest. Together, they’ll share strategies to conquer financial fears by staying calm, focusing on the big picture, and sticking to sound investment principles.
And don’t miss the kickoff of the year-long Stacking Benjamins Trivia Challenge! It’s packed with brain-busting questions, lively debates, and, yes, the occasional cat butt reference (because it’s still the basement, after all).
What’s Inside Today’s Episode:
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Meet the Contributors: Paula, Jesse, and Dr. Grumet join the crew.
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Index Fund Concentration: Are index funds too risky? The panel weighs in.
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Addressing Financial Fears: From market scams to fraud and manipulation, here’s how to keep your cool.
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Trivia Challenge Kickoff: A brand-new Stacking Benjamins tradition begins.
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Market Efficiency and Insider Trading: Can you really beat the market?
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Asset Allocation Obsession: Why overthinking your portfolio can be your worst enemy.
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Upcoming Episodes: What’s next on the Stacking Benjamins calendar?
Highlights from the Episode:
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Index Fund Concentration: The crew discusses whether having too much of the market in a few big players is a recipe for disaster.
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Financial Fears: Practical advice for keeping anxiety at bay when market volatility hits.
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Market Scams and Frauds: How to spot them and protect yourself.
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Trivia Time: A heated debate over billionaire counts, complete with unforgettable banter.
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Asset Allocation: Tips for avoiding paralysis by analysis and focusing on long-term strategies.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
FULL SHOW NOTES: https://stackingbenjamins.com/financial-worries-and-what-to-do-about-it-1635
Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201
Enjoy!
Tune in now and learn how to leave your financial fears in the dust while keeping your money goals on track.
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