

The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
By Andrew Sather and Dave Ahern | Stock Market Guide to Buying Stocks like
We make the complicated stock market simple. We show you how to take advantage of the emotions in the market with lessons from successful strategies such as value investing and dividend growth investing, with a few elements of growth investing and trend following.
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Feb 6, 2023 • 31min
IFB259: All About Taxes and Different Vehicles You Can Use to Help Reduce Your Taxes
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! Today's episode will be about us talking on everybody's favorite subject- taxes! Sarcasm intended. As we near the tax filing season, we find it timely to talk about how taxes impact investing and ultimately your path to financial freedom. Listen on as we break down this important topic everybody's raving, or ranting about.Timestamps of the episode:-Why the topic of taxes is relevant in investing. [02:34]-What are capital gains really? [04:21]-Different vehicles that reduce taxes in investing. [05:33]-The difference between traditional IRA and 401k accounts. [07:28]-How dividends are taxed between the two retirement accounts. [11:19]-What is a HSA? and why you would want to have one. [13:27]-Breaking down tax deductions. [17:00]-Talking about tax harvesting and why you should not make portfolio decisions based on this. [18:41]-The best way to avoid taxes and how Buffett used this to compound his wealth. [22:23]-How do you file your taxes? The two approaches you can take. [24:21]-How the software Turbotax helps Dave in his taxes. [25:22]Note: Timestamps may differ and are approximate, depending on your podcast player.For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2023 • 23min
IFB258: Discussion Around the Yield Curve and Potential Recessions
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! Today's episode is about the most anticipated recession and its relationship with the yield curve everybody is talking about in the financial space nowadays. We will shed light as to why people are fixated in the invertedness of the yield curve and the talk on "if the recession is here, why isn't it felt?" Listen on!Timestamps of the episode:-The polar opposite opinions on the existence of recession now. [01:25]-What is the yield curve and its relevance to a recession. [03:10]-Why the inverted yield curve poses an economic problem. [05:45]-Understanding the effect of recession in the economy. [08:15]-The lag between what the data shows and the market reaction. [11:40]-Investing in a recessionary environment and market timing. [14:00]-Focusing on what you can control. [17:43]Note: Timestamps may differ and are approximate, depending on your podcast player.The mentioned Richard Lehman seeking alpha article: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4564827-spy-understanding-s-and-p-500-performance-in-recessionsFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Today's show is sponsored by Shopify:What’s incredible to me about Shopify is how, no matter how big you want to grow, Shopify is there to empower you with the confidence and control to revolutionize your business / take your business to the next level.Now, it’s your turn to get serious about selling and try Shopify today.This is possibility, powered by Shopify.SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 2023 • 45min
Michelle Marki and Signe Lonholdt of Investing Mastermind Podcast Join Us to Talk Value Investing
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In today's episode, we have not only one but two great guests! Michelle Marki and Signe Lonholdt of Investing Mastermind podcast joins us in talking about value investing, networking and their annual Berkshire meeting experience. They also share about their goal in bringing more women in a male dominated investing industry and how it will have a better overall impact in the industry as a whole. Listen on! More minds, the merrier!Timestamps of the episode:-How the Investing Mastermind podcast started. [01:03]-Signe shares how she and Michelle were brought up into investing. [02:20]-The annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting experience- the Woodstock for capitalist. [04:28]-They talk about how women can fit well in a male dominated industry such as investing. [09:31]-Reasons why there is a scarcity of women in the investing industry. [14:50]-Michelle and Signe's value investing style. [18:18]-Why now is the best time to invest. [22:15]-How having an investing partner or essentially being with like minded individuals really help. [26:00]-Unsafe investing spaces and how the Buffet-Charlie investing style of kindness is needed in those spaces. [31:15]-How to find and network with like minded people. [35:23]-Where to reach and learn more about Michelle and Signe's work. [38:33]Note: Timestamps may differ and are approximate, depending on your podcast player.Michelle and Signe's Investing Mastermind podcast- https://open.spotify.com/show/5pLLzmn6aF5UUa9S8fCUnP?si=c6c4240520ad4558their email- investingmastermindpodcast@gmail.comMichelle Marki's investing youtube channel- https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleMarki/featuredSigne Lonholdt's blog- https://www.aahus.comFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 2023 • 28min
IFB257: How to Know When to Take a Loss + Buying Great Companies for a Fair Price
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In today's episode, we will be answering two really good listener questions! We always love having our listeners send us questions as this not only challenges our thinking but also refreshes us on why we're investing in the first place and this episode is like that! Listen on as we tackle all around important questions on when to sell, what to do on big drawdowns and how to manage your own margin of safety.Timestamps of the episode:-When to sell or double down on a beaten down stock. [02:13]-How to handle drawdowns: an introspective look on Berkshire's past and Paypal at the present. [05:58]-People should embrace the randomness of the market more by taking a longer term view. [07:40]-A stock's price and it's fundamentals don't always correlate. [09:40]-Buying a wonderful business at a fair price. [14:12]-Building a margin of safety over time. [17:30]-The mindset of limited arrows in a lifetime you can shoot on your bets. [20:28]Note: Timestamps may differ and are approximate, depending on your podcast player.For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2023 • 41min
Chris Grainger Joins Us to Discuss Budgeting, Credit, and Investing
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! Today's episode is a timely one for the new year as we have Chris Grainger from the Lion Within talk with us about personal finance especially tackling the word "budget" which has become a taboo and being taken for granted by most. He also talks about how to become a good steward of your money by following the different pillars he developed himself. This was a fun conversation, punctuated with laughs and jokes, as Andrew and Chris are friends in real life so listen on!Key takeaways of the episode:-Chris Grainger shares his personal finance journey and the importance of emergency fund.-The four pillars of stewardship of money: Giving, saving, spending, and investing.-Savings should be an expense line item not otherwise.-Doing monthly budget meetings and why it is a must.-Tips on budgeting and managing sudden knee jerk big purchases.-Why managing your budget should be a fun exercise and not a rigid one to fall for.-How the EveryDollar app can help you get started with budgeting.-The appeal of investing that gets Chris excited the most.Chris Grainger's website- https://thelionwithin.usFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2023 • 41min
Evan of My Money Marathon Joins Us to Discuss Personal Finance + Investing
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! Today’s episode is a must for begginer investors! We’re having Evan from mymoneymarathon.com talk with us his investing journey and also gives good personal finance advice for people who are in their early 20’s like him. Evan runs the mymoneymarathon.com blog, a passion project of his with the goal of helping beginners into the world of investing. Our podcast shares his enthusiasm in spreading financial literacy and achieving financial independence so our conversation was such a treat! Listen on!Timestamps of the episode:-Evan introduces himself and shares his personal finance journey. [00:20]-People are willing to share about investing/personal finance more than what you would think otherwise. [02:31]-How Evan manages to avoid the usual early financial mistakes people at his age make. [03:51]-Evan’s cool approach to budgeting. [06:23]-Why he thinks investing is a must have for everyone. [09:06]-Evan talks about saving vs investing and what made him hooked in the stock market. [10:54]-The misconception that the stock market is inaccessible and is reserved only for the few. [14:10]-How management fees can eat up your returns in the long term. [16:47]-Setting up automation in investing is easier than it sounds. [18:22]-Evan shares how beginners can start investing in the stock market. [19:45]-How to manage your emotions when your investment portfolio is down. [23:25]-The idea and goal behind Evan’s mymoneymarathon.com blog. [27:23]-The most important thing he has ever done in investing. [31:15]-Evan goes through some of his relevant blog post for beginners and gives out terrific advice as well. [31:55]Evan’s blog- https://mymoneymarathon.comFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2023 • 33min
IFB256: How to Work with Probabilities in Investing
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In today’s episode, it’s all about probabilities! Of course, it relates to how you can incorporate it into your investing framework. We discuss Warren Buffet’s past bets and how he used probabilities to his advantage and also the nitty gritty problem on how to arrive on those probability numbers which what makes an alpha for investors. Timestamps of the episode:-What are probabilities and how it relates to investing in the stock market. [00:30]- Talking about Robert Hagstrom’s book, The Warren Buffett portfolio and how Warren Buffett used probabilities to his advantage. [01:48]-Using probabilities in your investing approach. [04:05]-Diving further, assigning probabilities into your stock buying decisions. [05:42]-Buffett’s early 90’s Wells Fargo bet and his probabilistic way of thinking in investing in other businesses. [08:43]-How Andrew applies probabilities in his own investing decision making. [13:22]-The Bayesian way of assigning probabilities. [16:00]-Real world application: Auto industry [18:40]How to position a portfolio as a beginner during the Sea ChangeFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2023 • 22min
IFB255: Howards Marks and the Ongoing Sea Change
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss Howard Marks latest memo regarding the coming Sea Change in markets:· Howard Marks – Sea Change· How do interest rates impact investments?· Thinking about we account for the newer ways companies make money and how to value those changes· How to position a portfolio as a beginner during the Sea ChangeFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 2023 • 33min
IFB254: P/E and Growth Plus Using a Reverse DCF
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss P/E and growth along with how to use a reverse DCF· What is the Price to Earnings Ratio?· How to think about growth· The importance of growth in investing· How to use a reverse DCFFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 5, 2023 • 33min
IFB253: Four Investing Biases and How to Overcome
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we cover four investment biases we all struggle with and how to overcome them:
Halo effect bias
Recency Bias
Hindsight Bias
Endowment Bias
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