Rich Habits Podcast

Austin Hankwitz and Robert Croak
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Aug 15, 2024 • 38min

Q&A: Betterment's Core Portfolio, Investing in Student Housing, & ARMs

⭐ Join the Rich Habits Network! Click Here! --- In this week's episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions! --- 👉 Public is your one-stop-shop for all things investing! Crypto, bonds, T-bills, stocks, and more. Be sure to sign up at ⁠Public.com/richhabits⁠ --- 👉 Join 45,000+ other investors and subscribe to the ⁠Rich Habits Newsletter!⁠ New editions published every Thursday. --- ⭐ Download our FREE Budgeting Template – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐ Earn 5.1% on your savings with a High-Yield Cash Account – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐ Trade stocks, options, music royalties and crypto on Public – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐ Automatically buy stock where you shop with Grifin – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐ Protect your family with term life insurance from Suriance – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐ Use code “Spotify” for 15% off our 4-module video course – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐ Optimize your portfolio with Seeking Alpha – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- 👤 Explore everything Austin does – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👤 Explore everything Robert does – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ❓ Ask us questions for our Q&A episodes – @richhabitspodcast on Instagram 📬 Inquire about working together – christian@witz.vc --- Disclosures: Options are not suitable for all investors and carry significant risk. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Options can be risky and are not suitable for all investors. See the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more. For each options transaction, Public Investing shares 50% of their order flow revenue as a rebate to help reduce your trading costs. This rebate will be displayed as a negative number in the “Additional Fees” column of your Trade Confirmation Statement and will be immediately reflected in the total dollars paid or received for the transaction. Order flow rebates are only issued for options trades and not for transactions involving other assets, including equities. For more information, refer to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fee Schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. See ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠public.com/#disclosures-main⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. See ⁠⁠⁠⁠public.com/#disclosures-main⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Alpha is an experiment brought to you by Public Holdings, Inc. (“Public”). Alpha is an artificial intelligence investment exploration tool powered by GPT-4, a generative large language model offered by OpenAI. Given that Alpha is an experimental technology, it may sometimes give inaccurate or inappropriate information. Any output generated by Alpha is not and should not be construed as investment research, investment advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell a security, nor should any output serve as the basis for any investment decisions. We strongly recommend that you independently evaluate and verify the accuracy of any Alpha output for your use case. Additional information and disclosures at⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://public.com/alpha.⁠
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Aug 12, 2024 • 47min

77: Analyzing BlackRock’s Favorite Investment Themes (2024)

Jay Jacobs, Head of Active and Thematic ETFs at BlackRock, shares valuable insights on AI and manufacturing as key investment themes for 2024. He discusses the importance of adapting investment strategies in light of recent market volatility and the role of copper in energy infrastructure. Listeners learn about the resurgence of U.S. manufacturing and how active ETFs can enhance investment outcomes, particularly during uncertain times. The conversation wraps up with advice on building a solid financial foundation while pursuing future goals.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 31min

Q&A: Should I Buy an Investment Property, YieldMax ETFs, & Investing in My 70s

This discussion dives into whether to invest your sinking fund and the differences between SPY and SPYI. It weighs the pros and cons of buying an investment property and explores YieldMax ETFs. The hosts provide tailored advice for investing in your 70s, focusing on balancing growth and preservation. They also stress the importance of early investment strategies for a secure retirement, guiding listeners on how to utilize various accounts effectively for financial success.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 41min

76: Markets Are Crashing.. What NOT To Do

During a period of market corrections, the hosts discuss how to navigate uncertain conditions without falling into common traps. They emphasize staying rational despite sensational headlines and advocate for dollar-cost averaging. Personal experiences highlight the risk of panic selling during downturns. The importance of diversification is underscored, with discussions on alternative assets like art and cryptocurrency. Key strategies for maintaining financial stability and balancing investments are also shared, ensuring listeners can adapt and thrive in volatile times.
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Aug 1, 2024 • 39min

Q&A: Recasting a Mortgage, Starting an ATM Biz, & Arbitraging Tax Refunds

Robert Croak, a finance expert, and Austin Hankwitz, personal finance guru, tackle intriguing listener questions. They assess the viability of starting an ATM business amid digital trends. The duo offers strategies for investing home equity and discusses smart ways to navigate mortgage recasting. They also delve into how to arbitrage tax refunds and explore wise investment choices for future financial stability. With insights on the S&P 500, they emphasize the importance of strategic planning in building wealth.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 44min

75: How the Fed's Rate Cuts Impact Your Money

Explore how the Federal Reserve's rate cuts reshape the financial landscape! Discover effects on the housing and commercial real estate markets, along with the stock market dynamics. Learn about small-cap ETFs and strategies for maximizing income through short calls. Unravel the implications for high-yield savings and personal investments, plus tips for managing high-interest debt. Delve into financial strategies for supporting elderly family members and effective retirement savings for high earners. Get ready to navigate these economic changes!
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Jul 25, 2024 • 28min

Q&A: Max My 401(k) or Roth IRA? Making $110K in the Military, & Should I Sell My Stocks?

In this podcast, the hosts answer listener questions on topics such as maxing out Roth IRAs or 401(k)s, helping a dad prepare for retirement, financial advice for a 39-year-old immigrant, buying vs renting for a military member making $110K, and whether to sell stocks after a 100% increase. They also highlight the importance of prioritizing Roth IRAs, providing financial advice for military personnel and stockholders, and discussing investment strategies and opportunities for personal growth.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 40min

74: Our Disagreements with Dave Ramsey

Industry veterans Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz discuss their disagreements with Dave Ramsey, advocating for leveraging good debt, diversifying portfolios with art investments, and giving personal finance tips. They delve into investing for stability, career transitions, and high-yield savings accounts, offering valuable insights for achieving financial freedom.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 55min

Q&A: I'm Stuck in an MLM, Tactically How to Start a New Biz, & Buying vs. Leasing a Car

Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer listener questions on starting a new business, MLM struggles, and buying vs. leasing a car. They discuss index fund investments, building a $100,000 investment base, starting a courier business, maximizing Roth contributions, generating passive income, and financial tips for working from home.
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Jul 15, 2024 • 35min

73: Building a 7-Figure Empire w/ Jaspreet Singh

Entrepreneur and real estate mogul Jaspreet Singh shares insights on working on the business, growing a real estate empire, quality hiring, investment diversification, managing financial windfalls, and making decisions between upgrading a home and investing in real estate.

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