Podcast
Ask The Compound
Got money questions? We’ve got answers. Join Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill, and a rotating lineup of financial pros as they break down your biggest questions about investing, markets, and personal finance. Ben is a leading financial writer and the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz. Duncan is a podcast producer and the Director of Creative Media at The Compound.
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- #117
- Episodes
- 373
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 39 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 6 days ago
Episodes
373 episodes, newest first
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48 min
How to Put Cash to Work In Any Market Environment
Show notes
On episode 246 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Downtown Josh Brown to answer five listener questions on investing, financial planning, and the housing market. They discuss whether direct indexing is worth the extra fees, how to put excess cash to work instead of waiting for the perfect investment opportunity, and why luxury stocks like LVMH, Hermès, and Kering are struggling despite consumers' willingness to spend big on premium experiences. Plus, why energy stocks have outperformed the broader market since the COVID crash, and whether buying a home still makes financial sense with elevated mortgage rates, rising ownership costs, and a booming stock market.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Jonathan Novy 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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35 min
Why Won’t the Housing Market Crash?
Show notes
On episode 245 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill answer five listener questions on investing, bonds, housing, and personal finance. They discuss why Ben finally bought bonds for the first time in his career, whether paying down a high-interest mortgage beats buying bonds, and why home prices haven't crashed despite higher mortgage rates. Plus, how to think about home country bias when investing internationally, the risks of currency fluctuations, and Ben's best money advice for a 13-year-old just getting started with investing.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Jonathan Novy 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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44 min
How Do You Hedge a Concentrated Stock Market?
Show notes
On episode 244 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Bill Sweet to answer six listener questions on investing, retirement planning, taxes, and real estate. They discuss how to diversify away from the concentrated AI trade without going to cash, retirement strategies for high-income business owners, and the best ways for individual investors to buy bonds. Plus, which investments belong in a Roth IRA, how to manage an inherited IRA under the 10-year withdrawal rule, and whether buying an Airbnb can unlock massive tax deductions.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Jonathan Novy 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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33 min
What’s the Safe Withdrawal Rate for Retirement?
Show notes
On episode 243 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill answer six listener questions on bonds, retirement, financial planning, and the psychology of spending. They discuss when it makes sense for long-term investors to own bonds, how to think about safe withdrawal rates and aggressive retirement portfolios, and what adult children should ask when meeting with their parents’ financial advisor. Plus, whether high yields could ever justify going 100% into bonds, how higher interest rates could impact the debt financing behind the AI buildout, and how to overcome the financial anxiety of spending more to upgrade your lifestyle.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Jonathan Novy 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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40 min
When Will the Next Bear Market Hit?
Show notes
On episode 242 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss: when the next bear market and recession could hit, why rising Treasury yields haven’t rattled the stock market, and whether the AI boom could ultimately become the catalyst for the next major sell-off. Plus, insurance expert Jonathan Novy joins the show to explain when permanent life insurance actually makes sense, how to think about long-term care insurance versus self-insuring, and whether annuities can help cover future care costs. Ben and Duncan also break down why consumer sentiment remains so negative even as wages have largely kept pace with inflation, and whether taking advantage of 0% APR financing is actually a smart financial move.
This episode is sponsored by Fitnexa. For $10 off SomniPods 3, visit: http://go.fitnexa.com/qQ0AbS and use code ATC10.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Jonathan Novy 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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32 min
Why Do We Need Inflation?
Show notes
On episode 241 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill answer listener questions on whether private markets are capturing more of the economy’s biggest gains before companies go public, what that could mean for index funds and ETFs, whether paying off a 2.875% mortgage can ever make sense, and how AI could reshape careers in equity research. They also discuss how to diversify an all-stock portfolio as a growth-heavy account gets larger, the role of defensive stocks, and why economies need some inflation, what causes deflation, and why falling prices can become a problem.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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32 min
Should You Pick Stocks or Buy Index Funds?
Show notes
On this live episode of Ask The Compound from Future Proof in Huntington Beach, Ben Carlson, Alex Morris, Bill Sweet, and Barry Ritholtz tackle listener questions on bonds, luxury spending, generational wealth, and managing an actively traded portfolio. They discuss what a 5%+ bond yield really means, how inflation affects fixed-income investments, and where TIPS can fit into a portfolio. Plus, when it makes sense to spend on luxury purchases like watches, whether baby boomers are really a threat to the stock market, how to think about a small “cowboy account” for speculative investments. This and more!
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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41 min
How Does the Mega Backdoor Roth Conversion Work?
Show notes
On episode 239 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Bill Sweet, and Duncan Hill tackle six listener questions on investing, retirement, and managing risk. They discuss the research behind trend-following and momentum strategies, how mega-backdoor Roth 401(k) conversions work, what to do with down payment savings when buying a home is still years away, and whether a pension can serve as the bond allocation in your portfolio. Plus, Roth vs. traditional 401(k) contributions for high earners, borrowing against your portfolio to buy a home, and whether your career and job-security risk should influence how aggressively you invest.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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34 min
Best Investment Right Now: Stocks, Bonds or Cash?
Show notes
On episode 238 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss how to prepare for a potential government debt crisis, choosing between stocks, bonds and cash, how much to allocate to international stocks, the best places to park short-term savings, dealing with bigger portfolio swings as your wealth compounds, and how lifelong savers can learn to spend and enjoy their money in retirement.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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43 min
When Should You Sell Your Stocks?
Show notes
On episode 237 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Bill Sweet and Duncan Hill discuss the most important things investors should know before buying stocks, how to transfer retirement accounts tax-efficiently, and managing large chunks of variable income. Plus, they cover the financial planning basics every family should have in place, how much risk to take in college savings accounts, and more.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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36 min
When Will the Stock Market Crash Again?
Show notes
On episode 236 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss whether market crashes are a thing of the past, planning for longevity risk, stocks vs. real estate, talking finances with aging parents, and how inflation impacts sustainable spending rates.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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42 min
How Do You Invest Without Paying Taxes?
Show notes
On episode 235 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill, and Bill Sweet discuss where housing is most expensive, which investments to sell first, AI’s impact on homebuying, owning volatile investments, when HSAs may not make sense, how Roth 401(k)s work, and more!
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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32 min
Is Buying a Home Still a Good Investment?
Show notes
On episode 234 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill, and Jack Raines tackle your investing and financial planning questions, including the financial advice they'd give their younger selves, whether buying a home still makes sense in today's market, how young people should prepare for an AI-driven future, the risks of investing with margin, and whether it's possible to retire early by living an ultra-frugal lifestyle.
They discuss:
- The financial lessons they'd share with their younger selves
- Renting vs. buying in a high-cost housing market
- How students and young professionals should navigate the AI revolution
- Why leverage and margin investing can be more dangerous than they appear
- Whether living off the grid and letting investments compound is a viable path to financial independence
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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50 min
When Should You Turn Bearish on the Stock Market?
Show notes
On episode 233 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill, and Josh Brown tackle your investing and financial planning questions, including whether Shake Shack's recent collapse is a buying opportunity, how active management fits alongside indexing, what would actually make a long-term bull turn bearish, how to promote disciplined investing in a speculative market, and whether an expected inheritance should influence your financial plan.
They discuss:
• Is Shake Shack a value opportunity after its earnings collapse?
• Why active management and indexing aren't mutually exclusive
• What would make a long-term investor turn bearish?
• Teaching long-term investing in a market driven by speculation
• How to think about a future inheritance without letting it change your financial decisions todayThis episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at: https://betterment.com/advisors
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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39 min
What Are the Two Main Risks Right Now?
Show notes
On episode 232 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson is joined by Jurrien Timmer to discuss: whether the Magnificent 7's recent underperformance is a healthy sign of broader market leadership, why concentration risk and higher interest rates remain key risks for investors, how long the current earnings boom can continue, where speculative capital could flow next after Bitcoin, gold, and semiconductor stocks, and how to stay invested during a bull market while protecting against the risk of an eventual bubble. Plus, Jurrien shares insights from his Weekly Asset Allocation Review and explains why a barbell approach to AI and value investing could make sense in today's market.
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32 min
Can Your Portfolio Survive Market Timing?
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On episode 231 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Taylor Hollis, and Duncan Hill answer your investing and financial planning questions, including whether the world's worst market timer could still build wealth, how to tackle $90,000 in credit card debt, and why estate planning should be part of every financial plan.
They also discuss how to navigate difficult family conversations about wills and succession planning, whether financial advisors should hire advisors of their own, and the best ways to set your children up for long-term financial success through investing.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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41 min
The 3 Best Inflation Hedges
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On episode 230 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill, and Bill Sweet discuss whether retirees and wealthy investors own too many bonds, the best way to sell stocks before buying a vacation home, if housing is still a long-term wealth builder, how much to put down on your first home, and the smartest financial gift for a 16-year-old.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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38 min
Is $1 Million Still Considered Rich?
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On episode 229 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet discuss: whether $1 million still makes you rich, how to prioritize saving with a baby on the way, whether to aggressively pay down an 8.24% SBA loan or enjoy the rewards of your success, how rental properties fit into your asset allocation, and whether it's ever worth selling stocks to buy a house. Plus, they share practical insights on balancing wealth-building with real-life financial decisions.
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Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
Public Disclosure: Paid for by Public Investing. Brokerage services by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Advisory services by Public Advisors LLC, SEC-registered adviser. Complete disclosures available at https://public.com/disclosures
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33 min
Can You Retire on $1.5 Million?
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On episode 228 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss: whether an AI bubble crash or market correction would be a buying opportunity for U.S. stocks, how to invest $150,000 in cash today, giving up a 2.9% mortgage to buy a larger home, whether $1.5 million is enough to retire, staying 100% invested in stocks with $5 million+ and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!
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Talk with us about your portfolio or financial plan here: http://ritholtzwealth.com
Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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49 min
Will Retiring Baby Boomers Crash the Stock Market?
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On episode 227 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet discuss: staying in shape while raising young kids and balancing family life, using Married Filing Separately to maximize PSLF benefits, whether pausing investing to start a business is a smart move, how aging demographics could impact stock market returns, retirement planning with no property taxes and low-cost healthcare on tribal land, whether investors should pay attention to Ray Dalio's latest views and more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!
This episode is sponsored by Public. Learn more at https://public.com/ATC
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Talk with us about your portfolio or financial plan here: http://ritholtzwealth.com
Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Bill Sweet 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. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/
The Compound Media, Incorporated, 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
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