

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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Nov 9, 2023 • 35min
What’s in Ben’s Portfolio?
The hosts discuss Rocket Money as a personal finance resource. They critique the 60/40 portfolio and explore target date funds. They talk about the underperformance of individual stocks. The hosts discuss purchasing homes in high-cost-of-living areas. They also explore refinancing, tax deductions, and risk in real estate investing.

Nov 2, 2023 • 37min
What if This Time Is Different?
On episode 98 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth Management CEO Josh Brown to discuss when to sell your winners, today's tech stocks vs dot com tech stocks, de-risking a portfolio as you get older, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Birddogs for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://www.birddogs.com/ATC or enter promo code ATC for a free white-tech dad hat with every purchase!🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/gsctCn5fsus👕 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

Oct 26, 2023 • 38min
Are Stocks Still For the Long Run?
On episode 97 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by WisdomTree’s CIO, Jeremy Schwartz, to discuss owning stocks for the long run, if international diversification is worth it, why inflation is lower than it seems, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/D6n3vfeKTbY👕 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

Oct 19, 2023 • 36min
What’s the Best Time to Buy Stocks?
On episode 96 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth Management Chief Financial Officer Bill Sweet to discuss the timing of index fund investments, tax optimization for large bonuses, SEP IRAs vs Roth IRAs, utilizing SBLOCs. and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Birddogs for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://birddogs.com/ATC for a free white-tech dad hat with every order!🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/K50eLbeXKOw👕 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

Oct 12, 2023 • 36min
Do I Still Have Time for Compounding to Work?
On episode 95 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by CFP and Financial Advisor, Kevin Young to discuss saving for retirement later in life, planning for a pension, healthcare expense planning, what to do with an insurance payout, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Kaplan Schweser for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.schweser.com for more info.🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/b-hZQjc27-M👕 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

Oct 5, 2023 • 33min
How Do I Lock In Higher Yields on My Cash?
On episode 94 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Nick Maggiulli, COO and data extraordinaire to discuss if bonds belong in your portfolio, lump sum vs. DCA, utilizing more leverage, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Birddogs for sponsoring this episode! Visit: https://birddogs.com/ATC or enter promo code ATC for a free white-tech dad hat with every purchase!🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/QhhMlc1OWDU👕 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

Sep 28, 2023 • 30min
How Much Is Your Happiness Worth?
On episode 93 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson is joined by Bill Sweet, CFO and Tax Superstar to discuss finding a good CPA, dealing with big tech RSUs, making less money to have a better lifestyle and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Rocket Money for sponsoring this episode! Go to https://rocketmoney.com/compound for more info.🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZS2dqKzDd8👕 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

Sep 21, 2023 • 33min
When Should You Rent Instead of Buy?
On episode 92 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Nick Sapienza, an RWM advisor and CFP to discuss buying a house with 7% rates, selling assets to pay debt, utilizing home equity to buy stocks, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!Thanks to Birddogs for sponsoring this episode! Visit: https://birddogs.com/ATC or enter promo code ATC for a free white-tech dad hat with every purchase!🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Ngxx8sOprzQ👕 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

Sep 14, 2023 • 27min
How Expensive Is It to Have Kids?
On episode 91 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss dealing with questionable financial advice, the cost of kids, sports betting as a side hustle, investing in CDs, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/odvl_cHbpNI👕 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

Sep 7, 2023 • 33min
What’s the State of the U.S. Economy?
On episode 90 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM CIO Barry Ritholtz to discuss bond duration, possible outcomes for the US Economy, selling winners vs. adding to losers, 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/6zw9oFhi9vE👕 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