

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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Sep 1, 2022 • 36min
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 • 33min
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 • 34min
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

Aug 11, 2022 • 31min
How Does a Bear Market End?
On episode 39 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth tax specialist Bill Artzerounian to discuss savings rates, coping with a big stock market loss, when a bear market is technically over, reducing taxable income, 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

Jul 28, 2022 • 33min
Is Real Estate the Best Inflation Hedge?
On episode 38 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth CFO and tax specialist Bill Sweet to discuss what asset class outperforms during rising inflation, when to take profits, backdoor Roth conversions, 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

Jul 21, 2022 • 38min
Is Wealth Destroyed or Reallocated During a Bear Market?
On episode 37 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth Advisor and CFP Alex Palumbo to discuss if wealth is destroyed or allocated, changing risk tolerances, a $200k wedding gift, 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, Alex Palumbo, 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

Jul 14, 2022 • 31min
Buy Quickly and Sell Slowly
On episode 36 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM COO and Data Specialist, Nick Maggiulli, to discuss planning for a home purchase, when to ditch the 401(k) match, the 4% rule, 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, Nick Maggiulli, 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

Jul 7, 2022 • 31min
What’s the Safest Thing to Buy During a Bear Market?
On episode 35 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz CFO and tax specialist, Bill Sweet to discuss: what to buy in a bear market, investing vs paying off a 401(k) loan, robo advisors vs target date funds, and 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

Jun 30, 2022 • 45min
What’s the Best Travel Credit Card?
On episode 34 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Chris Hutchins to talk credit card points and travel tips! Chris is a life hacker, financial optimizer, and host of the All the Hacks podcast! 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

Jun 23, 2022 • 34min
Is It Time to Sell Bonds?
On episode 33 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth Director of Corporate Retirement Planning, Dan LaRosa, to discuss paying down debt, bond allocations, saving for a move, and tough 401K situations!! 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, Dan LaRosa, 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