Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff delves into the nuanced world of life insurance with 2 groundbreaking tools that he developed, MaxiFi Planner and Maximize My Social Security. Both tools help individuals and advisors optimize financial planning and Social Security benefits.  Professor Kotlikoff challenges traditional life insurance advice, arguing that it often fails to account for the unique fiscal circumstances of each family. He shows how as an advanced software program, MaxiFi makes intricate financial calculations, breaking down taxes and insurance needs into tangible figures that truly reflect an individual's or family's situation. This revolutionary approach offers a personalized perspective, significantly different from the broad-brush methods commonly used. It is important to note, MaxiFi is an educational tool. Neither Professor Kotlikoff nor anyone at Economic Security Planning, Inc. is a financial professional. Hence, you need to consult a professional before purchasing life insurance. But make sure your professional uses MaxiFi to help in formulating their advice.Topics Covered: Advanced Financial Calculations Life Insurance Needs and Living Standards Contingent Planning for the Future Expert Insights and Practical Advice Time Stamps: 00:00 Choosing life insurance, software maximizes financial planning. 03:24 Study on life insurance, leading to software. 10:00 Program timeout caused temporary disconnect, discusses housing expenses. 13:31 Discretionary spending drops as child leaves household. 16:58 Couple adjusts living standard based on age. 20:45 Life insurance declines as wealth accumulates. 22:33 Frank's financial plan if Jane dies. 28:26 Life insurance coverage and costs as you age. 32:11 Jane needs less life insurance due to children. 33:22 Comparison of living expenses for three people. 38:51 Survivor reports ensure consistent living standard. 40:53 Tax implications vary with number of children. 46:28 Frank needs au pair if Jane dies. 49:47 Jane needs lower life insurance, discretionary spending. 51:57 Survivor benefits available, impacts life insurance needs. 55:12 Financial advice: be cautious, conservative, and educated. __________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff is joined by Joe Klein and John Ellis, two towering figures in political journalism and global commentary. Joe Klein, a longtime correspondent for Time magazine and acclaimed author, brings decades of political insight and experience, including a Guggenheim fellowship. John Ellis, founder and editor of News Item, offers a sharp perspective on global politics, financial news, and technology, honed through years of editorial leadership. Together, they host the influential podcast "Night Owls," available on major platforms. Topics: Cultural and Religious Influences on Global Conflicts Global Leadership and Economic Solutions Potential Election Chaos and Cybersecurity Middle East Tensions and Global Strategic Movements 00:00 Larry Kotlikoff's podcast introduces distinguished guests. 04:14 Experienced journalist, failed retiree, unbiased reporting advocate. 09:53 Economics podcasts and posts without editorial restrictions. 13:03 Presidential substance and relatability crucial for winning. 17:06 Biden's policies face slow implementation and uncertainty. 19:17 Biden's mandate, challenges, and exceeding electorate's expectations. 21:51 Watered down but still significant; culture is crucial. 26:50 Election chaos predicted due to cyber attacks. 30:41 Challenges with voting machines and world tensions. 32:39 Iran cautious after war, uses proxies. Military dictatorship. 36:47 Netanyahu's future at stake over political shift. 42:09 Interest in Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, and China. 44:59 China's foreign policy focuses on natural resources. 47:28 John discusses global forces and China's strategy. 49:59 Ethnic divide in Ukraine, impact of war. 54:59 Challenges of rationality, tribalism, and leadership in geopolitics. 56:58 More economics needed in the discussion. This conversation dives deep into some of the most pressing issues of our time, from the nuance of international relations to the strategic maneuvers of global superpowers. Listeners stand to gain a clearer understanding of the complex interplay between cultural forces, economic policies, and political strategies that shape the world stage today. For anyone interested in the mechanics of global conflicts and the future of international diplomacy, this episode offers invaluable insights from veterans in political journalism. __________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Laurence Kotlikoff is. joined by Steve Brown, an authoritative figure in the insurance and investment world. Steve Brown’s remarkable 43-year journey at John Hancock, from a summer intern to the CEO and chairman of the board, showcases his unparalleled expertise and leadership skills. As the first Jewish president of John Hancock in 1987, Steve’s influential role in both the insurance and investment divisions shaped the company's trajectory and broke significant barriers. Topics Covered: Navigating Leadership Challenges Ethics and Risk-Taking in Business Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Business Decisions Time Stamps: 00:00 Grateful for opportunity, found passion in math. 04:22 Promoted through various positions to company president. 10:57 Overcame prejudice, led company to success. 13:21 Mutual company became like a stock company. 16:36 Improving opportunities for women at John Hancock. 19:52 Improving diversity in company, focusing on women. 26:12 Running a major corporation involves strategic decisions. 27:07 Opposition to change, pressure from Wall Street. 30:44 Successes and failures in taking business risks. 37:11 Honesty built trust, avoided unethical business practices. 41:30 CEO surprised by questions about women executives. 45:03 Work hard, follow your own moral compass. 48:49 Consultant reviewed compensation decisions, improved women's representation. 51:23 Discrimination is bad for business, doesn't pay. You will gain valuable insights into the complexities of corporate leadership, ethical decision-making, and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in fostering a successful business environment. Steve Brown's experiences and lessons offer a masterclass in navigating corporate challenges, making this episode a must-listen for anyone aiming for career growth and business leadership. __________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff talks with Karen Clark, co-founder and CEO of KCC (Karen Clark and Company), a pioneer in the field of catastrophic risk assessment. Karen, who created the catastrophic modeling industry, has become a leading voice in understanding and quantifying the economic impacts of natural disasters. Recognized as the 6th most influential person in the insurance industry, Karen's contributions have revolutionized how property damage and losses from extreme events are modeled and managed. With an extensive background in economics and management, coupled with an MBA from Bolshevik University, Karen's expertise is unmatched in her field. Topics Covered: Economic Costs of Climate Change Modeling Catastrophic Events Insurability and Policy Implications Mitigation and Future Generations Time Stamps: 00:00 Karen's success in catastrophic risk modeling. 08:55 KCC focuses on property losses from extreme events. 15:11 Predicting future events to mitigate financial impact. 19:18 Analyzing fruit demand using mathematical and empirical methods. 24:57 Innovations improve weather prediction with physical modeling. 28:18 One-third staff are PhDs in various fields. 33:35 Home insurance premiums rise due to cost. 40:28 Rising wildfire risks in previously unaffected areas. 44:54 Sea level rise and climate denial's impact. 51:14 Proposal: National insurance for regional natural disasters costly. 55:43 Optimal carbon tax in relation to risk. 01:01:51 Fixing market failures redistributes resources for everyone. This episode provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between natural disasters, climate change, and the insurance industry. The discussion not only elucidates how catastrophic risks are assessed and managed but also underscores the economic policies needed to mitigate these risks for future generations. It's an essential listen for anyone concerned with the financial impact of climate change and the role of insurance in today's world. ____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. This episode is from the archives recorded on January 4th, 2023. In this lecture in front of a live audience, Professor Kotlikoff engages in a deep and insightful discussion with Greg Mankiw, a Professor of Economics at Harvard University, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers for President George W. Bush, and a widely respected figure in the field of macroeconomics. Greg Mankiw’s influence on economic thought and policy is profound and wide-reaching, from his extensive academic publications to his hands-on experience in shaping national economic policy. Known for his prolific writing and his influential textbook "Principles of Economics," Mankiw's expertise delivers a nuanced perspective on multifaceted economic issues. Topics Covered: Monetary Policy and Federal Reserve Critiques Impact of COVID on Supply Chains and Inflation US-China Economic Relations Fiscal Stimulus and Inflation Time Stamps: 00:00 Greg is a successful economist and author with impressive credentials. 08:23 Market expects more interest rate increases, worrying. 11:54 Inflation mainly affects supply side; real shocks. 18:29 Recent fiscal and monetary policies differ significantly. 21:32 Fed tightening affects housing and employment adversely. 26:41 Fed should have tightened earlier due to promises. 36:14 China's growth rates and economic impact. 43:07 Supply chain diversification impacting trade and inflation. 45:53 Questioning the effectiveness of targeted fiscal stimulus. 53:49 Chairman gains valuable experience, feels burnt out. 59:08 Attempting to sanction China would face challenges. 01:01:42 Economics encompasses various activities and career options. 01:09:47 International carbon tax proposal faces political challenges. 01:12:53 Putin's war has imposed a carbon tax. 01:18:35 GOP largely silent, risking political futures. This conversation provides you with an enriched understanding of complex economic principles and real-world implications, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the nuances of national and international economic policies. ____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Kevin Esler, a retired tech guru from Australia, shares his expertise on Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and the creation of TIPSLADDER.COM, a free tool for building TIPS ladders. He discusses how to ensure reliable income through maturing bonds and the importance of integrating this strategy with Maxifi for comprehensive financial planning. Kevin also shares insights on his career journey, the value of assertiveness in professional growth, and his admiration for low-cost investing, inspired by finance pioneer John Bogle.

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff talks with James Conroy, a distinguished author and historian with a diverse career background that gives him a unique voice in historical accuracy. He has served in the US Naval Air Reserve, excelled as a lawyer, and transitioned into writing award-winning history books. His latest work, "The Devils Will Get No Rest: FDR, Churchill, and the Plan That Won the War," delves into the pivotal Casablanca Conference and its significance in World War II. Conroy's meticulous research and engaging narrative bring to life the historical figures and the strategic decisions that shaped the outcome of the war. Topics Covered: The North African Campaign: Montgomery's Command and Patton's Role The Casablanca Conference: Strategic Discussions and Personalities Challenges of Historical Research: Primary Sources and Writing Process Historical Parallels: WWII to Contemporary Geopolitical Conflicts Timestamps: 00:00 Jim's written works, and notable books. 08:27 Transitioning careers from law to writing history. 13:29 The research, organization, and work of writing about historical events. 19:08 The American's and British plan of invading Africa. 22:49 The Allies' strategy to weaken German forces summarized. 30:00 FDR was open-minded and strategic in WWII. 37:19 The Casablanca conference's pivotal role in shifting history 39:18 Inquiry about North Africa campaign details. 44:41 Post-invasion rivalry between Montgomery and Patton. 54:03 The British deception operation in WWII to mislead Germans. 01:00:31 Emphasizing historical context and comparisons to current events. 01:01:46 Isolationism vs. intervention: the defining issue today. In this episode, you will gain valuable insights into the complex and often under-appreciated dynamics of the Allied efforts in North Africa, learn about the intricate relationships and strategies discussed during the Casablanca Conference, and hear about the painstaking research that goes into writing a character-driven historical narrative. Jim Conroy offers a granular view of the personalities involved and the crucial decisions made, drawing parallels to contemporary issues in leadership and international politics. ____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff sits down with David Walker, a former Comptroller General of the United States, acclaimed author, and esteemed voice in the realm of public finance and fiscal responsibility. David Walker's influential career spans government, the private sector, and academia. A notable figure in fiscal reform and sustainability, his insights are grounded in decades of experience and a deep commitment to public service—a drive shaped in part by his ancestors who participated in the American Revolution. Topics Covered: **Social Security and Medicare Reform** **Fiscal Sustainability and Responsibility** **Healthcare Reform Initiatives**  **Tax System Overhaul** Time Stamps: 00:00 David's family history, service, and career achievements summarized. 08:48 Political system exacerbates the divide between ideologies. 14:09 Socialist programs lock the poor into poverty. 18:47 Massive tax hike needed to balance the budget. 26:30 China and India control 45% of world GDP. 30:20 Tough choices needed for spending and taxes. 37:47 Reforming tax system and benefits for equality. 40:44 Radical tax reform proposal prompts collective thinking. 52:28 Learn from history, improve education, teach responsibility. 57:52 Public money spent, liabilities not accounted for. 01:01:27 Public calls for changes in Social Security. 01:07:38 Leaders must engage for a better future. You will find immense value in this episode, gaining a clearer understanding of the urgent fiscal issues facing the United States and practical, actionable solutions proposed by two leading experts. The discussion is not only a call to action but also an informative guide on how each of us can contribute to shaping the fiscal and economic future of the nation. ____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Take the guesswork out of financial decisions at every stage of life with Maxifi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by Economist Laurence Kotlikoff. Professor Kotlikoff is joined by Jeffrey Friedman, a renowned professor of political science at Dartmouth and the author of the pivotal book "The Commander in Chief Test." Jeffrey explains the nuanced intersection of foreign policy and presidential elections. His book beautifully synthesizes polling data, survey experiments, archival work, and voting behavior analysis from 1960 to the present, providing valuable insights into how foreign policy influences voters and shapes electoral outcomes. Jeffrey's depth of knowledge offers a rigorous examination of the personal traits voters prioritize in a commander in chief, making his perspective indispensable and incredibly timely as we find ourselves in the middle of the 2024 election cycle. Topics Covered: U.S. China Policy and Presidential Rhetoric Historical Context of U.S. Global Power and Influence Perceived Strength in Presidential Candidates Impact of Rhetoric vs. Events on Election Outcomes Time Stamps: 00:00 Kicking it off with monetary policy and public finance. 05:37 Jeffrey's Book explores foreign policy's impact on elections. 07:10 Assessing voters' view on leaders for presidency. 11:06 Kennedy gains trust on foreign policy, no promises. 13:32 Eisenhower's military spending declined, Kennedy promised more. 19:45 Analyzing Kennedy's rhetoric's impact on voter's choices. 21:56 Foreign policy shifts can sway presidential elections. 24:29 Johnson's actions to appear tough for votes. 28:11 Decisive action taken to control congressional debate. 33:16 Dukakis argues for sensible defense spending priorities. 36:04 Political questioning, Biden's approach and assertiveness. 41:22 Biden's political incentives in Israel-Gaza crisis. 43:04 Trump's unconventional stance on NATO exposes vulnerability. 46:51 Biden should defend his record against Trump attacks. 50:24 Long-term geopolitical trajectory: US, China, India. 53:11 Russia lacks power projection, US role shifting. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone interested in the dynamics of political strategy and international relations. You will gain an understanding of how candidates' images on foreign policy shape electoral outcomes and influence U.S. foreign policy itself. The discussion covers long-term geopolitical trends and the recalibration of American power, reflecting traditional views from earlier administrations. This dialogue will leave you with a nuanced perspective on the political machinations involved in projecting strength on the global stage and allow you to consider the substantive implications of U.S. policy towards global players like China, Russia, and beyond. ____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠

Professor Kotlikoff delves into the intricacies of various investment strategies, ranging from conservative to aggressive stock-bond allocations, and how these choices can affect living standards. He highlights the significant differences between traditional financial planning and his own economic-based approach, and why it’s crucial to account for market fluctuations and adjust spending habits accordingly. You will get a deep dive into the Maxifi planner, and how this tool can be used to make smarter financial decisions, with its flexibility and wide application for users at all stages of life. Topics Covered: 1. **Investment Strategies and Risk Management**: 2. **Economic-Based vs. Conventional Financial Planning** 3. **Maxify Maxwide Planner and Financial Tools**: 4. **Concept of Consumption Smoothing** Timestamps: 00:00 investing and risk analysis. 07:09 Deterministic planning for maximizing investment with tax implications. 10:50 Economic planning: Smooth living standard, balanced spending. 14:45 Use case and example scenario. 16:04 Increased living standard, investing and converting trajectory. 19:59 Stock accumulation, Monte Carlo simulation, gradual withdrawals. 31:19 Investing in risk affects living standard outcomes. 33:51 Maintain spending in retirement without market dependency. 36:01 Risk aversion affects happiness in spending losses. 41:58 Investing involves risk and cautious spending. 44:14 Conventional planning may not be suitable. This discussion is particularly valuable for anyone seeking to improve their financial decision-making processes. By incorporating insights from both economic theory and practical tools. You will walk away with the knowledge needed to take control of your financial future confidently. ____________________________________________________ Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic. Follow Professor Kotlikoff: Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠laurencekotlikoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kotlikoff.net/books/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Company: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://maxifiplanner.com/⁠⁠⁠