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Millennial investors are stereotyped as having short attention spans and an aversion to investing. Is this an accurate representation? Doug invites Shannah Game, CFP® , a specialist in millennial investors, to discuss the difference between millennials and other investors. Listen to two Certified Financial PlanningTM Professionals debate how retirement and investment goals are different for millennials. Shannah reaches out to this financially conservative generation and offers some tools that make investing and saving a little easier. She also has a simple exercise that you determine why you need to “know your number.” 3 types of mutual funds Are you familiar with all 3 types of mutual funds? Doug explains the differences in the 3 types of funds (index funds, open end funds and closed funds) and elaborates on closed end funds. What are the pros and cons of closed end funds? What makes them a good choice for some investors, but not others? To learn more about Shannah Game and other issues affecting millennial

Can young people become millionaires? They can if they begin investing early! Listen to Grant Sabatier, “the millennial millionaire,” as he shares why and how he embraced an early investing strategy. Grant took advantage of a bear market and made millions of dollars when the market recovered. He stresses the importance of having both a short-term and long-plan for investing. Doug and Grant discuss his strategies and discipline, and explore the successes and failures of Grant’s investment journey. Should young investors invest aggressively? Doug answers the question of when someone should begin saving. The answer is simple… right now! Millennials should start putting aside a percentage of their income as soon as they begin working. Ignore the impulse to wait until “things are financially easier” to save, since saving is a habit. Doug explains how mutual funds and index funds work, and encourages creating a long-term plan for stock market investing. Unlike older or late investors, a young investor may be able t

Stretching is not only for the gym… if you have a “Stretch IRA” you can s-t-r-e-t-c-h out the taxes due on your inherited IRA (Individual Retirement Account). If you pay taxes later, you have more money to invest now! CPA and Estate Planning Attorney Jim Lange discusses with Doug how to best title and organize inherited IRAs so beneficiaries can defer taxes. Jim stresses the importance of setting up inherited IRAs properly in order to maximize the benefits of these accounts. Learn two critical mistakes people make when receiving an inherited IRA, and make sure that you prepare your paperwork properly. Investing for the future means that you’re optimistic If you ask Doug whether his cup is half full or half empty, he’ll say it’s full of promise for the future. Doug discusses his favorite new technologies (self-driving cars!!! – listen to another interview on the topic), and summarizes how to decide what technology to choose for your long-term money. If you are optimistic that the economy is growing, look to th

We are living in “the age of longevity” where 20-year-olds can expect to live to 100! Does this mean the current retirement system will soon be obsolete? Professor Andrew Scott, an economics professor at the London Business School and author of The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity, discusses how retirement planning needs to change to face the challenges of an extended lifespan. Listen what transformations need to take place both in the current attitude and infrastructure of retirement planning. Are governments adequately addressing the inevitable strain longer lives will place on their future economies? How can individuals and their retirement planners make informed choices to cope with a longer retirement? Professor Scott insists that the most important aspect of retirement planning may not be financial. Tune into the financial podcast to learn which specific aspect of retirement planning should be your focus. There is no such thing as a “no risk” investment Risk is an inherent part o

Retirement planner Nahum Daniels, CFP®, discusses with Doug how retirees can maintain a steady cash flow in retirement without receiving a paycheck. Nahum and Doug compare and contrast the benefits of fixed annuities, index funds, passive investing and bonds. Is one investment vehicle better than the others? Are bonds appropriate for retirees? Many retirees have a large percentage of bonds in their retirement portfolio. However, the risk of inflation can lower the real value of your fixed income (bond) returns. So what is a retiree to do? Consider a bond investment strategy that may improve your returns: bond laddering Bond laddering may pay a higher long-term rate while staggering interest payments to provide steady income during retirement. Learn more about bond laddering at www.profile-financial.com/bond-ladder. Listen in as Doug explains asset allocation strategies to balance safety with higher returns. To learn more about Nahum Daniels, visit his website.   If you’re not already receiving updates on new

Does a stock market trader need to be lucky? Or is there a skill that can be learned to get stock market trading success? Jack Schwager, author of the Market Wizard series, examines the difference between having “luck” in stock market trading and having a well-informed system or algorithm to choose trades. Unfortunately, some investors think intuition is all they need to make great stock choices. Intuition and luck shouldn’t be the basis of trading decisions. How do you know if you just got lucky or if you discovered a winning algorithm? Jack emphasizes that vigilance and good research are the most important criteria for success with an investment portfolio. Being well-educated about the current market is really the best course for any investor. Is the P/E ratio a reliable measure of a good stock? Many investors depend on the P/E (price earnings ratio) of a stock as an indicator of whether it is a “good buy.” Doug explains how the P/E ratio is calculated, discusses whether it really is a reliable measure of a

Can analysts predict the factors that drive investment returns? Does the “dual momentum” approach improve investment returns? Gary Antonacci, winner of the Wagner Award for Advances in Active Investment Management, explains how he combines two strategies in his dual momentum approach. Can relative momentum (buying stocks that perform better than their peers) and time series momentum (buying on positive momentum and selling on negative momentum) actually improve investment performance? How do performance-based strategies reconcile with the investment refrain “past performance can’t predict future performance?” The sting of great investment returns: Capital Gains Tax Once you are fortunate to have profits in your investments, don’t neglect your capital gains tax. Learn how capital gains tax strategies can be especially useful to dual citizens who may be liable to pay taxes in two countries. Make sure that you have a great CPA for each country you owe taxes to – and that each one knows what the other is doing. J

Are you afraid to begin market trading? Aaron Fifield, the host of the financial podcast, Chat with Traders takes the mystery out of market trading is and explains how to get started. Doug and Aaron discuss what sort of attitude best serves a trader. They also debunk misconceptions people have about market trading. Aaron offers advice for newcomers who might be intimidated by bigger traders and confirms that even a small trader has a place in the market. How much money should a trader start investing? Do you know what’s in your portfolio? Doug warns investors not to ignore their portfolio. Investors need to review their statements and have a full understanding of what is going on. He has some options for investors who may have lost interest in their account. He explains the difference between a basic financial advisor relationship and a “separately managed account” (SMA) with a money manager. If you are out of the loop on your investment portfolio, then let Doug help you get back up to speed. If a SMA sounds

Attitude is everything and Jen Sincero, New York Times bestselling author of You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth, explains how a positive money mindset is critical to financial success. Jen is a firm believer that you create your financial situation based upon how you think about money. She and Doug discuss common delusions people have about money, and provides tips on how to connect with your personal money beliefs, so you can weed out the bad ones. Lots of people are looking at money wrong. Are you one of them? If you are ready for a money mindset change, listen to this interview! What is the difference between a stockbroker and a financial planner? While some financial professionals are both stockbrokers and financial planners, they are really two separate professions. Doug compares the two positions and offers advice about when it is best to consult one or the other. Here’s a hint, if you are planning for retirement: the financial planner is your best bet. To get more informatio

Doug welcomes Meb Faber, chief investment officer of Cambria Investment Management, to the show to discuss why people have a hard time finding the right investments. Listen as they explore common mistakes investors make when choosing their investments. Meb reveals a good investment that is commonly overlooked: investing in a financial advisor. Meb expounds on why a money manager is a sound investment. There are many ups and downs in the investment world, and having a financial or advisor is a great way to navigate the market. He also gives helpful advice on how to introduce risk into your portfolio with international investing. A personal story about investing in real estate Doug discusses the challenges his family is facing now that his parents’ home is on the real estate market. Before you decide to buy an investment property, listen to Doug’s experiences and decide if owning real estate is right for you. This is a reality check worth hearing! To learn more about Meb Faber, listen to his financial podcast.

Ellen Rogin, CPA, CFP®, and The New York Times bestselling author of Picture Your Prosperity: Smart Money Moves to Turn Your Vision into Reality joins the show to help motivate listeners to reach their financial goals. You can do it! Ellen and Doug talk about the effectiveness of imagining your ideal life as a motivator towards making good decisions. Ask yourself, “What would my ideal retirement look like? How would I feel?” These questions are important when setting financial goals. For most people, this exercise motivates them to make smart money decisions so they can turn their daydream into reality. Ellen encourages the use of a “vision board” for goal setting. She expounds on what a vision board is and how a future retiree can use it to illustrate their financial and life goals. Learn how your imagination can help you make smarter financial decisions! Do you have a big financial decision coming up? Make a plan! Doug shares the story of a couple who didn’t plan well for selling their house. He recounts th

Tobias Carlisle, author of Deep Value: Why Activist Investors and Other Contrarians Battle for Control of Losing Corporations joins Doug to discuss the difference between deep value investors and franchise investors. What type of investor are you? You’re a deep value investor if you look for small companies that have the potential to be great. The deep value method is a long-term approach that requires in-depth analysis of the company in question… and a bit of wisdom. Companies on the verge of liquidation can be purchased at a “discounted” rate and may turn a profit when the company is liquefied, or the market improves. Tobias reveals the number one mistake deep value investors make when they purchase a business. Did you – or will you – receive an inheritance? Often, added to the pain of losing a loved one, is the angst of what you should do with an inheritance. As a financial advisor, Doug sees many people make costly mistakes when they receive an inheritance. There are many details involved in managing an i

Doug makes a convincing case for REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) for people wanting to invest in real estate. REITs may be a good alternative for people who want to own real estate but want to avoid the “mess” of being a landlord. Doug explains what a REIT is and its potential benefits. He also discusses the problems of doing business outside of the U.S. with “packaged products.” Listeners will learn what a “packaged product” is and why it is considered a PFIC (Passive Foreign Investment Corporation) by the U.S. government. How can new investors get started? Jane Barratt, the founder of Goldbean, an education platform for beginning investors, shares her company educational programs to help new investors. She outlines some of the common hang-ups and problems beginning investors have, and then offers the solutions her company can provide. Jane emphasizes the importance of attitude and the willingness to learn. She explains how the Goldbean platform is able to teach and mentor, in order to help investors r

Professor Elinor Ostrom, winner of the 2009 Nobel Prize in Economics, explains what common pool resources are and how this concept encourages preservation of the environment. We were privileged to interview Professor Ostrom a few weeks before she passed away in 2012.

Have you been approached by a “too good to be true” offer or other investment scheme? Many people are tricked by questionable investment offers. What’s the biggest mistake these people make? They don’t read the fine print. Doug stresses the importance of understanding all your investments before making a financial decision. He suggests consulting a professional money manager or a trusted advisor who understands money and your own financial situation. Financial predators rely on the fact that people frequently make rash decisions in an effort to grow their money. Avoid the dark side of the investment world and promises of super high returns. Everything you need to know about personal finance can be written on an index card Doug welcomes Helaine Olen, the co-author of The Index Card: Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated to discuss her book. Helaine tells Doug the story about “the index card” and how it inspired her and her co-author, Harold Pollack. Would you believe that everything you need to k

Has the firm holding your U.S. brokerage account asked you to transfer your assets out because you no longer have an American address? Doug shares an experience he had when he helped an American living in Israel with their U.S. brokerage account. There are certain issues investor needs to know before moving their U.S. based assets. When that dreaded letter comes in the mail, Doug has insights on how to find a brokerage firm that will hold your account, even if you live overseas. What do Gen X and Y want from a financial planner? Katie Brewer, CFP ® and president of Your Richest Life, discusses the differences between investors from Generation X and Y and more traditional investors (retirees). Gen X and Y haven’t yet retired, so why should they meet with a financial planner? Kate talks about how couples can juggle their various financial concerns, and gives tips on how to overcome having uncomfortable financial discussions with your spouse. To learn more about Your Richest Life Planning, check out Katie’s webs

Want to learn about a solid strategy to diversify your investments? Doug recalls his interview with Nobel Prize winner Dr. Harry Markowitz about Modern Portfolio Theory. The conversation gave practical advice about using market analysis to find the right investments for a well-diversified portfolio. (Listen here to their discussion) If you don’t want to build a diversified portfolio by yourself, you can work with a money manager. Investors should interview money managers and ask what diversifying strategies they use. A risk-return analysis is essential in today’s market Jesse Felder, the creator The Felder Report, expresses concerns about the current bull market. Jesse has a long history on Wall Street and he has seen investment trends come and go. What will happen now? He points to the expertise of shrewd investors like Warren Buffett to learn a strategy that is evergreen, yet flexible with the market changes. Traditional methods of investment are changing and investors need to be realistic with their invest

The host of the Mo’ Money Podcast, Jessica Moorhouse tells Doug what millennials need to know about investing. They discuss the financial difficulties the millennial generation deal with and how that poor preparation can be countered. Jessica emphasizes the ideal financial plan of both reducing debt and investing money for the future. One of these planning techniques is creating smart money habits, which are the surest way to meet financial goals and to prepare for what the market throws your way. Jessica shares some of these smart money habits and how to establish them. Doug will be teaching a class soon! Doug will be teaching an MBA class in finance at Webster University. The course will be based on the principles laid out in his book Rich as a King: How the Wisdom of Chess Can Make You a Grandmaster of Investing. The book was co-authored with Susan Polgar, a Grandmaster in chess. Believe it or not the game of chess and investing have a lot in common. Doug will outline some of the topics he will cover in hi

Does fear drive your international investing decisions? Listen for tips on how to minimize your fear of investments. Don’t let what might happen affect your decision making. Bearing that in mind, Doug also suggests that diversifying the currency in your portfolio is crucial for people who save in one currency and spend in another. Be sure your investment decisions are within your comfort level. International investments raise many questions especially when currency diversification comes into play. It’s important to find a balance between who you are, what you need, and your tolerance for risk. Doug answers the question of whether expat investors needs to sell off their U.S. investments. He also explains why many U.S. firms have a “no non-U.S. client” policy. If you have overseas investments, or would like to have U.S. investments, Doug gives practical advice about finding a cross-border money manager. Be sure to download a free resource for non-U.S. residents who want to open U.S. accounts by clicking here.  

Christine Benz, the author of Morningstar's 30-Minute Money Solutions: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Finances and senior columnist for Morningstar returns to talk withDoug about how investors can use the “bucket strategy” to manage their fear of risk. She shares how investors can manage risk in this “war on savers” market. In today’s current market, risk is becoming more of a necessity. Christine explains how to balance the old methods of retirement planning with being more open to risk and how to make dividends work for you. Getting married? Consider Doug’s advice about merging your finances. When people get married, there are financial discussion to be had, aside from how the wedding will be paid for. Doug has 6 steps a couple should follow before they get married and combine their finances. He discusses how well you should know your partner’s spending habits, and why a good money manager is worth the investment. Make sure to share these points with any young couple you know. You can find Christine