The Stacking Benjamins Show

Paul Merriman Builds Your Million-Dollar Roadmap to Success (SB1623)

Dec 27, 2024

Join legendary financial educator Paul Merriman as he shares his wealth-building principles and expertise on diversification strategies. Discover how small, consistent actions can lead to significant financial success and why diversification is considered the only free lunch in investing. Paul discusses the ins and outs of non-traded REITs, the SEC's push for transparency, and the necessity of portfolio rebalancing. With a blend of actionable insights and lively banter, you're sure to gain valuable knowledge for your financial journey.

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Paul Merriman

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Quick takeaways

Diversification is essential for managing risks and enhancing returns, especially for investments exceeding $100,000 to ensure long-term financial success.

Target date funds provide a simple investment strategy that adjusts risk over time, allowing investors to focus on retirement savings without complex decisions.

Developing consistent saving habits from the start is crucial, as even small monthly contributions can significantly grow over time due to compounding interest.

Deep dives

The Importance of Diversifying Investments

Having a well-diversified investment strategy is crucial for long-term financial success. Relying solely on one fund, such as VTSAX, may work initially, but as investment amounts grow, diversification becomes essential. It's recommended to begin focusing on asset allocation and creating a diversified portfolio once investments reach around $100,000. By doing so, investors can better manage risks and enhance potential returns rather than being limited by a less diversified approach.

Intro

2min

Simplifying Investment Strategies

5min

Wealth-Building Strategies and Financial Literacy

4min

Navigating Non-Traded REITs and Market Realities

16min

Frugality and Financial Flexibility

8min

Navigating Inflation and Investment Strategies

18min

Frugal Living and Financial Mentorship

2min

Tea and Treasures: A Financial Comedy

6min

Investing Insights and Rebalancing Realities

3min

10.

The Power of Rebalancing Portfolios

6min

11.

Laughs and Lessons from VR to 'The Queen's Gambit'

12min

What’s the secret to turning small, consistent actions into million-dollar results? Legendary financial educator Paul Merriman joins the basement crew to share his powerful principles for building wealth, including the critical role of diversification and the magic of target date funds. Whether you’re just starting or refining your portfolio, Paul’s advice is packed with actionable strategies to help you reach your financial goals.

This episode doesn’t stop there. We tackle the pros and cons of non-traded REITs, decode the SEC’s new push for investor transparency, and dive into an intriguing audience question: is rebalancing your portfolio really necessary? Of course, we sprinkle in some trademark basement banter to keep things lively.

Here’s what we cover:

Paul Merriman's top wealth-building principles
The pros and cons of non-traded REITs
How the SEC's new initiative aims to help investors
Why diversification is the only free lunch in investing
The power of target date funds for long-term success
Stocks vs. bonds: finding the right mix for your portfolio
Is rebalancing your portfolio necessary?
The importance of starting early and staying consistent

Whether you’re here for the financial wisdom or the banter from Mom’s basement, this episode will leave you better equipped to make smarter money moves. Let’s get stacking!

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The Stacking Benjamins Show

Paul Merriman Builds Your Million-Dollar Roadmap to Success (SB1623)

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Importance of Diversifying Investments

The Argument Against Robo-Advisors for New Investors

The Power of Saving Over Time

The Role of Target Date Funds

Maximizing Investment Returns Through Consistent Contributions

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts