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The Rational Reminder Podcast

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May 30, 2024 • 1h 7min

Episode 307 - How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?

Delving into life insurance calculations and capital gains exemptions, the podcast covers maximizing tax savings and understanding optimal coverage. Topics include using safe withdrawal rates, free resources for insurance costs, principal residence exemptions, and a financial 'Would you rather' game. Listeners can also expect insights on real estate investments, wealth management strategies, navigating capital gains, private credit investments, and the car leasing maze.
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May 23, 2024 • 1h 12min

Episode 306 - Wei Dai: Fighting for Every Basis Point

Wei Dai, Head of Investment Research at Dimensional Fund Advisors, delves into portfolio design, expected returns, risk, and costs. They explore factors impacting equity strategies, security weighting schemes, customizing factor exposure, premium timing strategies, and the benefits of diversification. The conversation also covers stock reversals, momentum, and the importance of research collaboration for optimizing investment portfolios.
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May 16, 2024 • 44min

Episode 305 - Is Private Credit Special?

Exploring the rise of private credit, its appeal to investors and businesses, and the risks involved with high fee structures. Discussion on proposed capital gains tax changes, the death of value, and more in the after-show section.
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May 9, 2024 • 57min

Episode 304 - Budget 2024: The Capital Gains Inclusion Rate

Delve into proposed Canadian capital gains tax changes, historical trends, and impacts on financial planning. Learn about AMT complexities, tax diversification strategies for long-term investments, and implications for business owners. Explore the importance of understanding individual circumstances and planning ahead to navigate the proposed changes effectively.
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May 2, 2024 • 1h 7min

Episode 303 - Scott Galloway: The Algebra of Wealth

Scott Galloway, a renowned public speaker and author, shares valuable insights on economic success in his latest book. He discusses the role of luck, the importance of diversification, and why following talents is crucial. Galloway also touches on managing financial worries, parental concerns, and defining success. Tune in for his perspective on achieving long-term prosperity.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 1h 6min

Episode 302 - Michael Green: Market Efficiency Is Not The Question

Michael Green, Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager for Simplify Asset Management, discusses the problems with passive investing in financial markets. He covers the negative effects of indexing, implications of market inelasticity, and policy recommendations to address structural issues. The conversation dives into the risks posed by index funds, regulatory impact, societal wealth valuation, and nuances of investing in US stocks and Bitcoin.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 54min

Episode 301 - Optimal Government Pension Claiming

Prof. Meir Statman discusses optimal CPP claiming, financial well-being. Insights on CPP benefits, wage growth ties, deferring claims. Exploring finances' impact on life domains like dating, education. Transitioning from wealth to well-being advisors. Investigate nuances of CPP benefits and financial correlations shaping well-being.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 36min

Bonus Episode - Prof. Meir Statman: A Wealth of Well-Being

Financial expert Prof. Meir Statman discusses the impact of finances on well-being, why wealth advisors should become well-being advisors, and the correlations between finances and happiness in various life domains like dating, education, and work. Discover how self-control in spending, social status, marriage, and religion can influence overall well-being.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 57min

Episode 300 - Abby Sussman: Financial Judgment and Decision Making

Abby Sussman, a distinguished professor of marketing, discusses how personal beliefs influence financial decisions, the source of reference points for financial well-being, expense prediction biases, budgeting effectiveness, product sensitivity nuances, and excessive consumer consumption drivers. Gain insights into navigating financial decision complexities, the psychology behind it, leveraging AI for better financial decisions, and optimizing your financial future.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 23min

Episode 299: The Most Important Lessons in Investing

Learn about investing lessons like not trying to beat the market, the impact of narratives on economy, and why market timing fails. Discover how incentives matter, why wealth doesn't guarantee success, and the benefits of low-cost total market index funds. Get insights on navigating financial complexities and why simplicity and skepticism are key for financial success.

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