Money For the Rest of Us

#28 There are no hard-and-fast financial rules other then don't cause yourself irreparable financial harm. Show notes at http://moneyfortherestofus.net/mny028-own-rules/ To sign up for the Money For the Rest of Us Insider's Guide text the word INSIDER to 44222.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#27 The right price for something is dependent on our state of mind. Anchoring, mental accounts and other behavioral tricks we rely on when buying. Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/mny027-right-price/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#26 How stories drive the financial markets and why markets are currently declining. Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/mny026-stories/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#25 Why paying more for what you buy not only helps the economy but enriches your life. Plus why we prefer things that are wabi sabi. Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/mny025-materialist/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#24 What are the economics behind vacation timeshares, how to implement a permanent portfolio and has the stock market ever taken decades to recover from a major sell-off? Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/mny024-permanent-portfolios/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast explores the concept of Smart Beta in investing and its trend-oriented nature. It discusses asset liability matching and the impact of interest rates on liabilities and assets. The chapter also explores the concept of predicting changes in a town over time and how it relates to investing. It discusses the principle of forecasting what will not change, using examples from the speakers' hometown. It also explores the concept of beta investing and its comparison to buying an index fund. The chapter discusses the concept of smart beta and fundamental indexing in investment and how they differ from traditional index funds. It also mentions the portable alpha strategy.

Explore the concept of interest rates and their influence on investments. Learn about the benefits and factors influencing interest rates. Analyze the differences between US, Spanish, and Italian bonds. Understand the role of central banks and the market for interest rates. Discover the components of bond rates and how they affect interest rates.

The host discusses flaws of modern portfolio theory and the importance of diversification. Investing in extreme events is highlighted, along with personal experiences in investing and trading. The limitations of providing specific investment advice are mentioned.

#20 What you need to know about asset allocation, including the flaws in modern portfolio theory. Show notes at <iframe src="https://art19.com/shows/af988101-e0ae-4c9c-b552-cd64e62c123d/episodes/2a55f0ed-6c5a-4358-bd81-dd0a1393083d/embed" style="width: 100%; height: 200px; border: 0 none;" scrolling="no"></iframe>See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast explores the challenges of funding a traditional retirement and promotes the idea of living like you're already retired. It compares different approaches to retirement and investment strategies, discusses the importance of maximizing well-being and having the right team, and explores the concept of pursuing activities that bring happiness and satisfaction.