Money For the Rest of Us

The podcast discusses ten rules of thumb for individual investors, including avoiding institutional hand-me-downs, minding investment seasons, and tracking economic trends. It emphasizes the importance of staying close to target allocation and diversifying investments. The hosts also debunk a legend and share their investment philosophy.

Explore the historical forces driving the 700-year trend of falling interest rates. Discover how lower rates have boosted household net worth and reduced financial vulnerability. Dive into the factors behind the recent interest rate spike and the shift in marginal buyers. Learn about strategies to take advantage of higher yields without major risks.

Exploring the impact of Howard Marks on investing strategy, analyzing default rates for non-investment grade bonds and bank loans, allocation of risky assets, advantages and types of preferred stocks, strategies for investing in credit instruments, the allure and risks of credit investments, and the intricacies of closed-end funds.

Explore topics like avoiding common investment mistakes, the downfall of Long-Term Capital Management, the value of diversification, position sizing in investing, managing volatility and risk, and allocation to risk and expected return in this entertaining podcast.

The podcast explores the impacts of higher interest rates on housing affordability, new apartment construction, stock buybacks, excess returns for stocks and bonds, alternative investments, and financial opportunity costs. It also discusses the challenges of predicting future interest rates, the consequences for homeowners and the economy, the impact on risk premiums, and strategies for protecting returns and making financial decisions.

The podcast discusses economic and financial warning signs to pay attention to, the impact of government debt and interest rates, why central banks don't control the stock market, and the potential for the dollar to plummet. It emphasizes the importance of basic freedoms and goods, explores the term premium and fiscal situation in the US, and highlights the influence of central banks and the significance of travel and creation in the financial system.

Locking in higher yields now is advised as real interest rates are the highest in 15 years. Discusses topics from the Jackson Hole Symposium, central bank policy actions, neutral real rate of interest, importance of new ideas, and factors affecting interest rates. Also explores how ideas fuel economic growth and offers investment strategies for higher rates.

The podcast discusses recent personal encounters with property crime and explores trends in property crime rates. It analyzes the factors influencing crime rates and debunks misconceptions. The impact of switching from leaded to unleaded gas on crime rates is explored. The episode also provides tips to reduce exposure to property crime and emphasizes the importance of trusting intuition.

How to balance saving, investing, and spending for a fulfilling life. Start spending your nest egg sooner. Balancing fear of making a change with fear of missing out. Making deliberate choices versus maximizing experiences. Estimating how much to spend from retirement assets. Using online calculators for retirement savings and spending.

This bonus episode is a masterclass on bond investing. They discuss measures of bond yields, estimating returns for bond funds, and a bond type with a U.S. government guarantee. They also explore the challenges of the current rate environment, the relationship between bond prices and yields, and the impact of changing interest rates on bond investments. Additionally, they discuss the role of the Federal Home Loan Banks in the mortgage market and their implied guarantee from the U.S. government.