Money For the Rest of Us
J. David Stein
A personal finance and investing podcast on money, how it works, how to invest it and how to live without worrying about it. J. David Stein is a former Chief Investment Strategist and money manager. For close to two decades, he has been teaching individuals and institutions how to invest and handle their finances in ways that are simple to understand. More info at moneyfortherestofus.com
Episodes
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Jun 12, 2014 • 25min
What If Everyone Worked Only Four Hours Per Day?
Exploring the concept of a four-hour workday. Restructuring investment portfolio for an environmental foundation. Aligning financial decisions with societal benefit. The consequences of working less and role of productivity. Reconsidering leisure for a prosperous and equal society.
Jun 6, 2014 • 26min
Predicting the Economy and the Stock Market. Can It Be Done?
Exploring the challenges of predicting the future and investing, the podcast discusses three approaches to investing in the stock market, the concept of Anti-Fragile, and the importance of adjusting portfolio risk. It also addresses the difficulties of forecasting economic trends and stock market fluctuations, the difference between being in a recession and predicting one, and economist John Maynard Keynes' prediction of a future with shorter work hours.
May 30, 2014 • 25min
Why You Should Care About the Economy
Learn about the economy, how it grows and how it impacts our lives. Understand the concept of 'animal spirits' and its influence on businesses. Explore the significance of hiring, selling, and debt on the economy. Discover the effects of borrowing and its connection to the Great Recession.
May 20, 2014 • 25min
The True Cost of a Thing
Explore the true cost of a thing beyond its price, discussing long-term effects of purchasing decisions, societal and environmental costs. Discover the hidden costs and imbalances of consumer goods, and the importance of informed decision making in personal finance.
May 19, 2014 • 25min
Seesaws, Budget Deficits, and the National Debt
#4 If you understand how a seesaw works, then you'll be one of the few who understands why we need both federal budget deficits and the national debt. Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/seesaws-budget-deficits-and-the-national-debt-004/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 18, 2014 • 25min
Should You Invest In Individual Stocks?
#3 Why investing in individual stocks can be so intoxicating and dangerous. What you should know before you try. Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/should-you-invest-in-individual-stocks-003/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 17, 2014 • 25min
What Causes Inflation and Deflation?
#2 Studies show most people have no idea what inflation is and what to do about it. Don't be one of those people. Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/what-causes-inflation-and-deflation-002/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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May 15, 2014 • 26min
What Is Money?
#1 How banks and governments create money out of thin air, and what you should do about it. Show notes at https://moneyfortherestofus.com/what-is-money-001/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
