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What is “loss aversion,” and why does it cause investors to make mistakes? Professor Daniel Kahneman, winner of the Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences in 2002, is well known for his work on the psychology of judgment and decision-making. Find out what loss aversion is, why overconfidence can be bad for investors, and how to avoid making financial mistakes.

Many investors use “financial forecasting” and base their investment strategy on what they think might happen in the markets. Is that a good idea? Roger Whitney, CFP®, host of The Retirement Answer Man podcast, and Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, director of Profile Investment Services, Ltd., discuss the problems with choosing investments based on predictions of what might be. Learn the difference between assumptions and forecasts and find out what you should look for in both the short and long term. Should you buy bonds if interest rates go up? What happens to bonds when interest rates rise? Watch an eight-minute video on bond laddering and how it can help you make the most of rising interest rates. Follow Roger Whitney on The Retirement Answer Man podcast on iTunes and on Twitter @Roger_whitney

Market trends are often reflected in indices, like the Dow Jones Index or the S&P 500. But what about an index based on social media? Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, a financial advisor specializing in cross-border investments, discusses the BUZZ Index, an index based on social media statistics, with its founder, Jamie Wise. Find out how the BUZZ Index works and why people may be more inclined to tell the truth on social media platforms than in polls. Why you and your spouse need to talk about money Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, discusses the importance of communicating with your spouse about money and why both of you should attend financial planning meetings together. Watch a 3-minute video that explains the necessity for both spouses to be involved in all major financial decisions. Follow Jamie Wise at: www.buzzindexes.com and on Twitter @BUZZIndexes.

Spousal U.S. social security benefits can add up, so if you are divorced (or know someone who is), make your claim accordingly. Devin Carroll, financial advisor at Carroll Investment Management, discusses with cross-border financial planner Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, the effects of divorce and remarriage on Social Security benefits. Find out why women in particular should research what they may be entitled to when they retire, whether single, married, or divorced. Depending on your situation, it may be more than you think. How to help seniors handle their investments One of the toughest financial questions people ask is when to let go of financial responsibility. When should you consider adding additional names to your financial accounts and train someone to follow through with your financial values? Get the answers in a 12-minute video about how to let go of responsibility and pass it onto the next generation. Follow Devin Carroll at www.socialsecurityintelligence.com and listen to his podcast, Big Picture Ret

"Cheapskate" isn't necessarily a pejorative term, as cross-border financial planner Doug Goldstein, CFP®, finds out when he interviews Jeff Yeager, author of How to Retire the Cheapskate Way: The Ultimate Cheapskate's Guide to a Better, Earlier, Happier Retirement. Learn why cheapskates rarely suffer from “buyer’s remorse,” and get tips for how to teach children the advantages of delayed gratification. Follow Jeff Yeager at www.ultimatecheapskate.com and on Twitter @JeffYeager How using a checklist can help you become a better investor The Checklist Manifesto promotes the use of checklists for pilots and in minimizing medical mistakes. But could using a checklist improve your financial situation? Look at a real example of an interactive checklist for how to open a U.S. Brokerage Account from Overseas, and send an email to get a checklist on how to choose a good investment advisor.

Why did Bituach Leumi decide to give Israeli children free money? Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, a licensed investment advisor who helps people meet their savings goals, speaks with Professor John Gal, chair of the Social Welfare Policy program at the Taub Center, about the program to alleviate child poverty. Professor Gal discusses how the program works and whether it will be successful in giving children a head start in life. Will the new program encourage increased savings? For an article about the tax implications of the Bituach Leumi program for U.S. citizens, click here. To read an article, written by Professor Gal, about the savings accounts, click here. Follow the work of the Taub Center at taubcenter.org.il and on Twitter @TaubCenter Should you invest your money in a casino instead of the stock market? Roger Whitney, the Retirement Answer Man, co-hosts this episode of The Goldstein on Gelt Show. Find out why some people prefer to bet in a casino, where the odds are stacked in favor of the house, rather tha

Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, a financial advisor who helps people preserve the real value of their money, questions how safe it is for people to put money in the bank. Professor William Black, Associate Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and author of The Best Way to Rob a Bank is to Own One: How Corporate Executives and Politicians Looted the S&L Industry, discusses bank safety and explains why OECD nations insure bank deposits. How does this insurance work? Also, find out about the complex investments that brought Wall Street to its knees. What is a "safe stock"? If you want your money to grow faster than the bank’s interest rates, should you invest in the stock market? Is there a "safe stock?" What should conservative investors do with their investments? Follow Professor Black's blog at: http://neweconomicperspectives.org/category/william-k-black and on Twitter @WilliamKBlack. Listen to his TED talk here.

Many people believe that the typical "white coat investor," i.e. a doctor, surgeon, or dentist, must be wealthy due to the relatively high salary medical professionals earn. Dr. Jim Dahle, author of The White Coat Investor: A Doctor's Guide to Personal Finance, explains why this is not always the case. Many professionals are not financially astute, and they have no idea how to manage their money or prepare for retirement. Dr. Dahle discusses how to manage the financial jump from living on a low-income to becoming a high-salaried professional. If you live a long life, will you run out of money? Many retirees’ biggest worry is that they will outlive their savings. Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, director of Profile Investment Services Ltd., shares tactics for preparing financially for a long life, so that you will always be able to pay your bills. Follow Dr. Jim Dahle at www.whitecoatinvestor.com and on Twitter @WCInvestor.

Although budgeting is an important part of personal finance, the real key to building wealth is to make more money. Matthew Paulson, author of The Ten Year Turnaround, discusses why you should think out of the box when deciding on a profession rather doing what seems easiest. Find out how giving charity can change the way you perceive money and help you to earn more. Can international investors own a trust? Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, director of Profile Investment Services, Ltd., explains how new legislation affects trusts and their owners. Follow Matthew Paulson at www.mattpaulson.com and on Twitter @MatthewDP

Investing wisely is more than just choosing high-yielding investments and optimizing your asset allocation. Dan Solin, New York Times bestselling author of The Smartest Retirement Book You'll Ever Read and columnist in The Huffington Post, shares tips about investing wisely and how to plan your estate so that your spouse is financially safe when you pass away. Avoid Outliving Your Retirement Nest Egg No one wants to outlive their money. Creating a financial plan is one of the best ways of making sure that your assets will meet your needs your entire life. Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, director of Profile Investment Services, Ltd., discusses the advantages of planning your budget, lifestyle, and investments. Follow Dan Solin at https://danielsolin.com and on Twitter @DanSolin.

Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, a financial advisor who helps Americans living in Israel manage their investments, discusses the benefits and risks of using a credit card with Jason Steele, an expert in the credit card industry. Find out how credit cards really work, and who benefits from your credit card purchases. Can consumers benefit from points and reward schemes without falling into debt? Will the Trump Administration cause the markets to crash? Now that President Trump is Commander in Chief, we can expect many changes to government policies and taxation. Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, explores the differences between fiscal and monetary policy and assesses possible changes to the U.S. economy. Follow Jason Steele at www.jasonsteele.com and on Twitter at: @SteeleStreet.

Doug meets James Clear, entrepreneur and expert on personal habits. How easy is it to change your behavior to achieve your goals? And how can you improve your financial habits if they are deeply ingrained? Listen to your favorite personal finance show for the answers to these questions and more.

David Bach, author of Smart Women Finish Rich, talks about the “latte factor” and why women need to be in control of their finances. And is it too late to plan for retirement? Find out more on your favorite personal finance show.

What are the habits of the rich, and can they help you to succeed? On this week's show, Tom Corley, financial planner and author of Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals, discusses the lifestyle of the rich. Does wealthy always equal healthy, and how do your personal relationships affect your financial success?

Meet legendary author and expert on lateral thinking Edward de Bono. What is lateral thinking? And what is the logic behind his famous book, The Six Thinking Hats? Find out which hat you're wearing.

This week, Julie Deane, founder and president of the Cambridge Satchel Company, returns to The Goldstein on Gelt Show. Find out how her company has mushroomed in the past twelve months, how Julie came to join British Prime Minister David Cameron on a trade delegation to China, and what the future may hold for the Cambridge Satchel Company, a business that originally began in the Deane family kitchen with just £600! And don't forget to listen to all of your favorite financial tips and tricks on this week's show.

Financial resolutions are easy to make, but difficult to keep. In order to reach your financial goals, try using these ten investment strategies. Tune into the financial podcast to follow the countdown and learn about effective financial strategies.

Deciding between renting or buying a home is a difficult calculation. How can we balance the quality of life with financial risk? Doug deals with this issue on today’s show when he answers a listener’s question on how much money he should invest in buying an apartment. There are many advantages and disadvantages with renting or buying a home. Find out what all the considerations are, including the common pitfalls of buying a home. Takeaway: it depends on balancing today’s quality of life against tomorrow’s. Today’s guest, Vicki Robin, coauthor of Your Money or your Life: Transforming Your Relationship With Money and Achieving Financial Independence, looks at the quality of life and relates this to the pursuit of money. Discover how your life energy can help you gain control of your finances and get started on the path to financial independence. Follow Vicki and her work at: http://vickirobin.com/

Should the Nobel Prize in Economics be given to the person who can discover a way to invest for maximum return but little risk? Can you invest for a maximum return and with a conservative stance? Doug examines both of these concepts on this week’s show, giving advice on how to make smart investment choices. Listen to the whole show to get a link to a video clip (free) that can help you determine the proper asset allocation model for you. Today’s guest, Professor John Palmer of the University of Western Ontario explains the politics behind the Nobel Prize in Economics.  He also shares insights about the financial problems with the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanction campaign (BDS) against Israel, and why it hurts the people it’s meant to help. Follow John Palmer and his work at his blog: http://www.eclectecon.net/

Many investors are concerned about the economy's prognosis. Is there an investment that can withstand economic turmoil and provide returns for investors? Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are popular among investors and professionals. On today's show, find out what ETFs are and learn: What are the underlying assets within ETFs? How do they trade? What are the costs involved? Professor Donald J. Boudreaux of George Mason University explains why he is optimistic about the economy despite a nearly $20 trillion national deficit in the United States. He offers insight as to how increasing interest rates affect America's ability to pay its bills. Listen also to what Professor Boudreaux has to say about Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman's economic views. Follow Professor Boudreaux on his blog at http://cafehayek.com