

Mind Your Money
Morgan Housel and Doug Boneparth
Mind Your Money is a podcast by Public.com that examines the relationship between investing, human behavior, and happiness. Hosts Morgan Housel and Doug Boneparth dig into the hidden psychological forces that impact markets and your wallets while sharing timeless philosophies that help build and protect wealth.
Public is an investing platform where members can build a portfolio of stocks, bonds, ETFs, crypto, and alternative assets—all in one place. With AI-powered deep fundamental data and custom analysis, Public delivers the context its members need to make better investment decisions.
Public is an investing platform where members can build a portfolio of stocks, bonds, ETFs, crypto, and alternative assets—all in one place. With AI-powered deep fundamental data and custom analysis, Public delivers the context its members need to make better investment decisions.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 26min
Charlie Munger's Legacy & the New Path to Billionaire Status
Morgan Housel and Doug Boneparth discuss Charlie Munger's legacy, the new path to billionaire status, and 3 timeless lessons about human behavior that can be applied to investing.

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Nov 10, 2023 • 43min
Luck In Investing, Return on Hassle, & the Risk of Inflation | Nick Magguilli
Nick Magguilli, COO at Ritholtz Wealth Management and creator of the personal finance blog, discusses the stock market's true state, the risk of inflation, and the role of luck in investing. Other topics include self-directed options for a child's education plan and the impact of technology on convenience and frustration.

Aug 9, 2023 • 34min
Doomerism, Nostalgia, and the Economy | Kyla Scanlon
Kyla Scanlon joins Morgan Housel and Doug Boneparth to discuss how “doomerism” and a culture of pessimism can weigh on financial well-being. The trio also talks about how nostalgia might influence our perception of the economy, why we should be optimistic about technological and economic progress, and how brands may be playing an outsized role in shaping our culture.

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Jul 26, 2023 • 38min
Transitory Bear Markets, the Power of Doing Nothing, & Big Tech's Dominance | Ben Carlson
Ben Carlson, Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, joins the show to discuss how understanding the history and cyclical nature of the financial markets can help you be a better investor, why the counterintuitive strategy of sitting on your hands and doing nothing can improve investment decisions and minimize mistakes, big tech's dominance, and disconnecting the definition of wealth from money. Hosted by Morgan Housel and Doug Boneparth.
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Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities available on Public are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc. (OTTP), member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for securities issued pursuant to Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933 are offered through Dalmore Group, LLC (Dalmore), member FINRA & SIPC. OTTP and Dalmore are not affiliated entities. Alternative assets are self-custodied and are not covered by SIPC. Alternative assets are speculative, involve substantial risks (including illiquidity and loss of principal). The issuers of these assets may be an affiliate of Public, and Public (or an affiliate) may earn fees when you purchase or sell these securities. Cryptocurrency trading provided by Apex Crypto LLC (NMLS ID 1828849). Apex Crypto is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Investment services and the Brokerage Accounts for treasury securities are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc. (“JSI”) member FINRA and SIPC. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Banking services and the Bank Account are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank, Member FDIC.

Jul 20, 2023 • 45min
The Perception of Wealth, Expectations Debt of AI, and Better Investment Decisions | Cass Sunstein
Cass Sunstein, Harvard professor, talks about perception of wealth and social networks, hidden debt of early success, and the hype around artificial intelligence. He shares two ways to make better investment decisions, discusses belief formation, and highlights the power of desirability bias.

Jul 8, 2023 • 51min
The Power of Regret as a Happiness Hack | Daniel Pink
Daniel Pink, author of several New York Times best-sellers, discusses the power of regret in decision-making and how it can be a dangerous liability. The speakers also explore the appeal of a new social media app called Threads as a refreshing alternative to Twitter and the inevitability of negativity on social media platforms. They discuss the therapeutic benefits of talking about regrets and the power of nostalgia in gaining a different perspective. Additionally, they delve into the concept of incremental improvement and the potential cost of striving for continuous improvement.

May 23, 2023 • 41min
Going Slow to Get Rich, the Cost of Success, & Money's Grip on Mental Health | Kevin Kelly
In this episode we discuss the perils of trying to get rich quick, and how sometimes the fastest way to get rich is to go slow. Morgan Housel and Doug Boneparth also talk about the cost of success and the increasing connection between money and mental health. Later in the show, Kevin Kelly, the co-founder and former executive editor of Wired Magazine, joins to share wisdom from his new book "Excellent Advice for Living."
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Public.com allows you to invest in stocks, crypto, and alternative assets. Get started by signing up at Public.com with code PODCAST.
Public Lives are designed to help you be a better investor through access to context, information, execs, and analysts. This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Open To The Public Investing is member of FINRA and SIPC. See Public.com/disclosures for more information.
Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities available on Public are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc. (OTTP), member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for securities issued pursuant to Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933 are offered through Dalmore Group, LLC (Dalmore), member FINRA & SIPC. OTTP and Dalmore are not affiliated entities. Alternative assets are self-custodied and are not covered by SIPC. Alternative assets are speculative, involve substantial risks (including illiquidity and loss of principal). The issuers of these assets may be an affiliate of Public, and Public (or an affiliate) may earn fees when you purchase or sell these securities. Cryptocurrency trading provided by Apex Crypto LLC (NMLS ID 1828849). Apex Crypto is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Investment services and the Brokerage Accounts for treasury securities are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc. (“JSI”) member FINRA and SIPC. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Banking services and the Bank Account are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank, Member FDIC.

Apr 4, 2023 • 36min
Mental Liquidity, Tech's Imitation Game, & Why Most Companies Die
Morgan Housel and Doug Boneparth discuss the brutal reality that most companies will end up in the corporate graveyard, why Elon Musk is calling for a pause in A.I. experiments, the concept of mental liquidity, and how conviction in investing can be dangerous.
We also interview Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor of Organizational Behavior at Stanford Business School, about why he thinks the mass layoffs that have swept through the tech industry are a result of copycat behavior, and won't have the positive impact on financials that many expect.
Public.com allows you to invest in stocks, crypto, and alternative assets. Get started by signing up at Public.com with code PODCAST.
Public Lives are designed to help you be a better investor through access to context, information, execs, and analysts. This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Open To The Public Investing is member of FINRA and SIPC. See Public.com/disclosures for more information.
Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities available on Public are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc. (OTTP), member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for securities issued pursuant to Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933 are offered through Dalmore Group, LLC (Dalmore), member FINRA & SIPC. OTTP and Dalmore are not affiliated entities. Alternative assets are self-custodied and are not covered by SIPC. Alternative assets are speculative, involve substantial risks (including illiquidity and loss of principal). The issuers of these assets may be an affiliate of Public, and Public (or an affiliate) may earn fees when you purchase or sell these securities. Cryptocurrency trading provided by Apex Crypto LLC (NMLS ID 1828849). Apex Crypto is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Investment services and the Brokerage Accounts for treasury securities are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc. (“JSI”) member FINRA and SIPC. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Banking services and the Bank Account are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank, Member FDIC.

Mar 28, 2023 • 34min
A Social Media Fueled Bank Crisis, Perpetual Pessimism in Finance, & Tech's Layoff Cleanse
Morgan Housel and Doug Boneparth discuss how yelling "fire" in a crowded Twitter thread can lead to a crisis, why individuals always feel gloomy about their personal finances, and what the layoff wave in tech means for the industry's health moving forward. To break down the viral panic on Twitter that contributed to the 48-hour collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, we spoke with Amit Goldenberg, Assistant Professor at Harvard Business School and trained psychologist.
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Public.com allows you to invest in stocks, crypto, and alternative assets. Get started by signing up at Public.com with code PODCAST.
Public Lives are designed to help you be a better investor through access to context, information, execs, and analysts. This content is for informational purposes only and is not investment advice. Open To The Public Investing is member of FINRA and SIPC. See Public.com/disclosures for more information.
Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities available on Public are offered by Open to the Public Investing, Inc. (OTTP), member FINRA & SIPC. Brokerage services for securities issued pursuant to Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933 are offered through Dalmore Group, LLC (Dalmore), member FINRA & SIPC. OTTP and Dalmore are not affiliated entities. Alternative assets are self-custodied and are not covered by SIPC. Alternative assets are speculative, involve substantial risks (including illiquidity and loss of principal). The issuers of these assets may be an affiliate of Public, and Public (or an affiliate) may earn fees when you purchase or sell these securities. Cryptocurrency trading provided by Apex Crypto LLC (NMLS ID 1828849). Apex Crypto is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Investment services and the Brokerage Accounts for treasury securities are offered by Jiko Securities, Inc. (“JSI”) member FINRA and SIPC. Securities investments: Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value. Banking services and the Bank Account are provided by Jiko Bank, a division of Mid-Central National Bank, Member FDIC.


