Money For the Rest of Us

Learn about investments that can outpace inflation in a world where central banks keep bond yields low. Discover why interest rates are dropping, explore I-bonds and preferred stocks, and find out how dividend-paying stocks can fight financial repression.

What is the cause of the current U.S. coin shortage and when have there been other shortages. Why is there a push to get rid of both the penny and the hundred dollar bill.Topics covered include:How many coins does the U.S. Mint produce each year and why hasn't it been enough to avert a coin shortage in 2020.How the U.S. coin shortage in the early 1960s differs from today.How much profit does the U.S. Mint make producing coins even though it loses money minting both pennies and nickels.How often and under what circumstances do U.S. consumers pay with cash.Why the U.S. penny should be discontinued.Why companies and individuals are hoarding cash, mostly in one hundred dollar bills.Why the existence of one hundred dollar bills would impede the effectiveness of negative interest rates in the U.S.Why has the U.S. mint sold 300% more ounces of gold coins in 2020 compared to last year.Thanks to Chili and Policygenius for sponsoring the episode.For show notes and more information on this episode click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are the pros and cons of income share agreements for partially funding higher education. Are investing in ISA's a viable opportunity?Topics covered include:How do income share agreements (ISAs) differ from student loans for funding higher education costs.Are ISA's really a partial form of slavery or indentured servitudeWhat are the components of an ISA contract.How adverse selection, differential pricing, moral hazard, and a lack of regulation pose challenges to income share agreements.What is an internal rate of return and why is it the best metric for estimating the return of investing in ISAs.How students should evaluate ISA's relative to loans.What are some pricing examples for specific ISAsWhat options exist for investing in ISAs.Thanks to LinkedIn Jobs and Trends.co for sponsoring the episodeFor show notes and more information on this episode click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are the three primary ways to allocate assets and build a portfolio when saving for retirement or living in retirement.Topics covered include:How saving for retirement and living in retirement differ.What are the expected return and risk of the Permanent, Golden Butterfly, and All Season portfolios.What are the pros and cons of a role-based permanent portfolio.What are the pros and cons of a strategic portfolio mix, such as the Bogleheads Three Fund PortfolioWhat are the pros and cons of an adaptive asset garden portfolio.Thanks to NetSuite and The Great Courses Plus for sponsoring the episode.For show notes and more information on this episode click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is a bank collapse coming due to bank exposure to collateralized loan obligations as defaults increase?Topics covered include:What are collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), how are they structured, and what has been their historical default rates.How much exposure do banks have to CLOs and will it impact your bank savings and investments.What are bank capital ratios and how are they calculated.How banks are more conservatively run due to the adoption of the Basel III regulatory framework.What are bank stress tests and how have they performed.Why the Federal Reserve just capped dividends for the largest U.S. banks.How many U.S. banks have failed during the pandemic crisis compared to the Great Financial Crisis.Thanks to Simplifi and Policygenius for sponsoring the episode.For show notes and more information on this episode click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An analysis of the returns and risks of different lending platform options including asset-based lending, unsecured peer-to-peer lending, cryptocurrency lending and a cash advance company that promises to pay a 15% annual percentage yield.Topics covered include:U-haul Investors Club and other asset-based lending optionsDriverLoans Investor Club that promises a 15% guaranteed returnBlockFi - cryptocurrency lending with yields over 8%LendingClub and why returns are only 4% to 5%The economics of cash advance and payday loan lending businessesThanks to LinkedIn and Aspiration for sponsoring the episode. Text the word David to 64000 to open an Aspiration Save and Spend Account.For show notes and more information on this episode click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why individuals should use a more agile approach to investing and financial planning.Topics covered include:How to incorporate low probability catastrophic events in your financial plans.How traditional financial planning differs from agile financial planning.Why we need to test-drive our financial plans.How too much efficiency can lead to a lack of resilience.How David's portfolio is allocated using a role-based flexible bucket approach.Thanks to Policygenius and The Great Courses Plus for sponsoring the episode.For show notes and more information on this episode click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How successful investing requires judgment and humility not accurate forecasting ability.Topics covered include:Why pretending to know when you don't is harmful.Why true experts admit their limitations.Why David recently increased his allocation to stocks in his portfolio.How the number of new retail brokerage accounts has exploded.How the stock of the bankrupt company Hertz is a great example of how not to invest.What is privilege and what should we do about it.Thanks to NetSuite and Aspiration for sponsoring the episode. To open your Aspiration Spend and Save cash management account, text DAVID to 64-000For show notes and more information on this episode click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How alternative investment opportunities, such as venture capital, private equity, real estate and real assets, are increasing for individuals. Why these opportunities differ from what is available to institutional investors and how to evaluate them like a pro.Topics covered include:What are alternative investments and how are they structured.What are 5 factors that determine alternative investment returns.Lessons from three recent alternative investment deals including one that defaulted.How to evaluate alternative investment opportunities.Thanks to Simplifi and Policygenius for sponsoring the episode.For show notes and more information on this episode click here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Discover the factors driving the rise and fall of nations, with a focus on the U.S. dollar's pivotal role as the world's reserve currency. Explore how human productivity shapes wealth and key indicators of empire decline, like increasing debt and wealth inequality. Learn essential monetary principles for investors and how to assess your economic well-being. Finally, gain insights on navigating uncertainties through strategic investment diversification and fostering resilience in shifting global dynamics.