

Ask The Compound
The Compound
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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Oct 20, 2022 • 34min
What Is the Fed Doing?
On episode 49 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Cullen Roche, Author of Pragmatic Capitalism and Founder of Discipline Funds to discuss if the Fed is making a mistake, the consequences of 7% mortgage rates, how Ben and Cullen would run the Fed, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. Ritholtz Wealth Management is a Registered Investment Advisor who receives fees from clients who invest in their Liftoff proprietary portfolios, which are not necessarily discussed in the commentary.Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comInvesting 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. Ben Carlson, Michael Batnick, and Duncan Hill 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 opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See a complete list of disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors 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: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2022 • 33min
What’s the Worst Case Scenario for Stocks?
On episode 48 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Advisor, CFP, and Higher-Education Specialist Tony Isola to discuss buying your first house, where to start with FAFSA, 529 contributions, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. Ritholtz Wealth Management is a Registered Investment Advisor who receives fees from clients who invest in their Liftoff proprietary portfolios, which are not necessarily discussed in the commentary.Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comInvesting 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. Ben Carlson, Michael Batnick, and Duncan Hill 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 opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See a complete list of disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors 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: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 6, 2022 • 31min
Should I Buy a House Right Now?
On episode 47 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Animal Spirits co-host Michael Batnick to discuss timing the bond market, Michael's pitch for muni bonds, whether or not to buy a home in this environment, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. Ritholtz Wealth Management is a Registered Investment Advisor who receives fees from clients who invest in their Liftoff proprietary portfolios, which are not necessarily discussed in the commentary.Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comInvesting 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. Ben Carlson, Michael Batnick, and Duncan Hill 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 opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See a complete list of disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors 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: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2022 • 37min
What’s the Best Inflation Hedge Right Now?
On episode 46 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM CFO and tax specialist Bill Sweet to discuss putting the fed funds rate on the blockchain, building an emergency fund, pension tax planning, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. Ritholtz Wealth Management is a Registered Investment Advisor who receives fees from clients who invest in their Liftoff proprietary portfolios, which are not necessarily discussed in the commentary.Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comInvesting 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. Ben Carlson, Bill Sweet, and Duncan Hill 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 opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See a complete list of disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors 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: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2022 • 31min
Are All Bear Markets Like This?
On episode 45 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Taylor Hollis, trust and estate specialist, CFP, and CFA to discuss going mortgage-free, writing covered calls, when to set up a trust or estate, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. Ritholtz Wealth Management is a Registered Investment Advisor who receives fees from clients who invest in their Liftoff proprietary portfolios, which are not necessarily discussed in the commentary.Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comInvesting 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. Ben Carlson, Taylor Hollis, and Duncan Hill 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 opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See a complete list of disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors 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: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2022 • 28min
Do Young People Need a Financial Advisor?
On episode 44 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss tips for people living in high-cost areas, low-cost indexing vs paying for an advisor, when it makes sense to pay down debt early, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Innovator for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.innovatoretfs.com/portfoliorescue to learn more about their ETF offerings.Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comLearn more about Ritholtz Wealth's automated investing platform, Liftoff: http://liftoffinvest.comInvesting 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. Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill 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 opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See a complete list of disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors 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: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 8, 2022 • 34min
How Much Should You Save in Your 30s?
On episode 43 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth advisor, Joey Fishman, to discuss savings accounts vs short-term bonds, Restricted Stock Units (RSU), exercising startup shares, maxing out I bonds, and much more! Send your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Innovator for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.innovatoretfs.com/portfoliorescue to learn more about their ETF offerings.Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comLearn more about Ritholtz Wealth's automated investing platform, Liftoff: http://liftoffinvest.comInvesting 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. Ben Carlson, Joey Fishman, and Duncan Hill 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 opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See a complete list of disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors 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: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 1, 2022 • 35min
How Do You Minimize Taxes in Retirement?
On episode 42 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth CFO and Tax Specialist Bill Sweet to discuss downgrading to one income, prepaying for college, optimizing unrealized capital losses, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Innovator for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.innovatoretfs.com/portfoliorescue to learn more about their ETF offerings.Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comLearn more about Ritholtz Wealth's automated investing platform, Liftoff: http://liftoffinvest.comInvesting 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. Ben Carlson, Bill Sweet, and Duncan Hill 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 opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See a complete list of disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors 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: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2022 • 32min
How should I Invest in My 20s?
On episode 41 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth CEO Josh Brown to discuss inflation-linked bonds, diversifying fixed income exposure, prospecting for younger clients as a financial advisor, selling or HODLing, allocating to bonds as a young person, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Innovator for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.innovatoretfs.com/portfoliorescue to learn more about their ETF offerings.Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comLearn more about Ritholtz Wealth's automated investing platform, Liftoff: http://liftoffinvest.comInvesting 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. Ben Carlson, Josh Brown, and Duncan Hill 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 opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See a complete list of disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors 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: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2022 • 33min
How Should I Invest an Inheritance?
On episode 40 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by the podfather himself, Ritholtz Wealth CIO Barry Ritholtz! We discuss investing a lump sum, investing for dependents, dealing with low rate assets, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Innovator for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.innovatoretfs.com/portfoliorescue to learn more about their ETF offerings.Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.comLearn more about Ritholtz Wealth's automated investing platform, Liftoff: http://liftoffinvest.comInvesting 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. Ben Carlson, Barry Ritholtz, and Duncan Hill 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 opinions and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. See a complete list of disclosures here:https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/Inclusion of advertisements by podcast sponsors 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: https://abnormalreturns.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f8843b0fc6f0ed7d35e67dcf5&id=33b07916d1&e=4e0f612ef0.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices