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Welcome to Ask The Compound, the weekly show where Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill, and a rotating cast of financial experts answer your questions about investing and personal finance. Ben is a leading financial writer and the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. Duncan is a podcast producer and the Director of Creative Media at Ritholtz Wealth Management.See our disclosures here - https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
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Aug 31, 2023 • 34min
Is It Too Late for a 401(k)?
On episode 89 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Advisor Jonathan Novy to discuss when to buy bonds, right-sizing an emergency fund, when to buy life insurance, how annuities work, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode. Go to https://www.rocketmoney.com/atc for more info!🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ZUWNdfkXzUA👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comWealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information.Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Duncan Hill and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management.Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2023 • 32min
How Do I Stop Stressing About Money?
The podcast discusses using a HELOC for a home improvement project, allocating savings for specific financial goals, tax implications of dividend reinvestment, and emotional considerations of liquidating a portfolio for a home down payment.

Aug 17, 2023 • 32min
How Do You Know if Your Financial Plan Is Working?
On episode 87 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by CFA and CFP Blair duQuesney to discuss preparing for inheritances, adjustable rate mortgages, utilizing a reverse mortgage, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Tropical Bros for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://tropicalbros.com/products/super-stretch-animal-spirits-hawaiian-shirt to purchase the Animal Spirits X Tropical Bros Hawaiian shirt before they sell out! 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/NjAuci6TJbw👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comWealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information.Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Duncan Hill and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management.Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2023 • 30min
Am I Saving Too Much?
On episode 86 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by a crew of Compound contributors to discuss starting a podcast, optimal savings rates, paying taxes now vs in the future, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Birddogs for sponsoring this episode! Go to www.birddogs.com/ATC or enter promo code ATC for a free white-tech dad hat.🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/t9trrJw6bXk👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comWealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information.Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Duncan Hill and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management.Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 3, 2023 • 32min
Should I Own a Rental Property?
On episode 85 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Chief Financial Officer and CFP Bill Sweet to discuss houses vs. ETFs, GASP Roth vs. Traditional 401(k)s, and how to account for pension income as an asset class. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Future Proof for sponsoring this episode! Secure your ticket at https://futureproof.advisorcircle.com/ before the August 15th deadline!🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/mRli56-UfdU👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comWealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information.Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Duncan Hill and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management.Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2023 • 39min
How Much Do You Need to Retire Early?
On episode 84 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Advisor and CFP Nick Sapienza to discuss if the market is rigged, utilizing the 4% rule, paying down debt vs investing, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Birddogs for sponsoring this episode! Go to http://www.birddogs.com/atc for a free Yeti style tumbler with every order.🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/fhs0cDzjYRQ👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comWealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information.Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Duncan Hill and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management.Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2023 • 38min
Why Is Market Timing So Appealing?
On episode 83 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Social Leverage Partner Phil Pearlman and RWM CEO Josh Brown to discuss budgeting, why lump summing can be so hard, investing in Small Caps, automating your health, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Secure your Future Proof ticket before the August 15th deadline at: https://futureproof.advisorcircle.com/🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Fr84hejNq6k👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comWealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information.Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Duncan Hill, Josh Brown, and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management.Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2023 • 36min
How Do You Invest 100% Of Your Money in Stocks?
On episode 82 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Doug Boneparth, Founder of Bonefide Wealth to discuss determining asset allocation, financial planning for young people, budgeting for employee stock option plans, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Birddogs for sponsoring this episode! Go to http://www.birddogs.com/atc for a free Yeti style tumbler with every order.🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/RH2h7KfZeJQ👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comWealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information.Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Duncan Hill and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management.Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2023 • 30min
Is This the Worst Time Ever to Buy a Home?
On episode 81 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM CIO and Masters in Business Host Barry Ritholtz to discuss what debt to pay off first, if we are in a new housing bubble, investing in corporate bonds vs government bonds, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Birddogs for sponsoring this episode! Go to http://www.birddogs.com/atc for a free Yeti style tumbler with every order. 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/LWI2g2UDWAY👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comWealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information.Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Duncan Hill, Barry Ritholtz, and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management.Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2023 • 36min
Will Stock Returns Be Lower Going Forward?
On episode 80 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Chief Financial Officer Bill Sweet to discuss target date fund underperformance, whether Bill is wrong about the power of Roth IRAs, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Visit futureproof.advisorcircle.com to get your ticket and book your hotel before the August 15th deadline. Qualifying advisors go free, or get $200 off at futureproof.advisorcircle.com/downtown!🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ltchr6xzBmc👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comWealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information.Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Duncan Hill, Bill Sweet, and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management.Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices