Prosperity By The Pint: Host Brice Carter talks about money, investing, business and life success while having a cold one. Brice is a millennial and thought leader in personal finance as one of the youngest people in the country to ever earn the CFP(R) designation in addition to being a Certified In…
After two years and 85 episodes, this is the last episode of Prosperity By The Pint. I feel so blessed to of had this opportunity. So many listeners have reached out over the two years and that means a lot. My goal was to spread financial literacy and craft beer I feel that I accomplished that goal. The beverage of choice during this episode is Southern Tier Brewing Co., Lake Shore Fog, Hazy & Juicy IPA. Until next time. Cheers!
In this Episode, Brice discusses the role of celebrity financial experts and how you should listen with a grain of salt. We explore their past performance and how even the smartest market participants get it wrong. The beverage of choice during this episode is New Holland Brewing, Love Potion a blend of Passion Blaster, Rose Ale & Tangerine Space Machine, New England Style- IPA.
Rates have never been this low. Is that good or bad for your finances? In this episode, Brice chats about how to find out how this historical change in rates affects your financial future. The beverage of choice during this episode is New Holland Brewing Company, Tangerine Space Machine, New England-Style IPA.
It is well documented that index funds outperform their actively managed peers. In this episode, Brice dives into just how dramatic the difference is between index and active funds. Brice also discusses whether there is a valid counter-argument. The beverage of choice during this episode is New Holland Brewing, Passion Blaster, Rose Ale with Passion Fruit and Raspberry.
Socially responsible investing and ESG investing have grown in popularity in recent years. In this episode, Brice discusses if you can actually align your portfolio with your values and whether that is the best way to make an impact. The beverage of choice during this episode was New Belgium, Higher Plane, Hazy IPA.
February through May of 2020 represented unprecedented market volatility, fear, and economic bad news. But this also presented an amazing opportunity for investors. Hindsight shows us that the market has recovered dramatically since then. Was this a once in a lifetime opportunity, or will a patient investor have another opportunity to invest in a similar dramatic market recovery? The beverage of choice during this episode is Left Hand Brewing Co, Wheels Gose 'Round, Lemon Peel & Raspberry Gose. This beer benefits the National MS Society. To join Team Left Hand or donate to Bike MS visit, teamlefthand.com.
As a follow-up to last year's bitcoin episode, Brice talks in this episode about the evolving nature of cryptos and how you should look at them with regard to your personal financial plan. The beverage of choice in this week's episode is Odd Side Ales, Herby Pepper Hop, a pale ale with black peppercorns.
In this episode, Brice talks about organizing your personal finances for not only your benefit but for your family. Brice also discusses how you can get on the same page with your family to avoid devastating disagreements over money, stuff, and inheritances. This week's beverage of choice is Big Lake Brewing, Hazy Hiker, Hazy Double IPA.Download the "Final Reflections and Information for your Loved One's" brochure:https://fsgmichigan.com/pbpfreeguides
In the last installment of the entrepreneurial journey series, Brice and Mark focus on passing pinnacle success. The topics discussed include how to push past what others perceive as pinnacle success and how to work with the next generation in a family business. The beverage of choice in this episode is Grand Armory Brewing, Bourbon Barrel Aged, Sap On Tap.
In this episode, Brice and Mark continue their discussion on the entrepreneurial journey. The topic shifts from the struggles of the early years to the challenges that come with success and growth. The beverage of choice during this episode is Unity Vibration, Bourbon Peach Kombucha Beer.
In this episode, Brice sits down with his father and successful entrepreneur, Mark Carter. The discussion focuses on the trials and tribulations business owners face in the early years. Mark shares his story and advice on "taking the leap". The beverage of choice in this episode is Old Nation Brewing, Vienna Style Lager.
In this episode, Brice revisits the financial mistakes he made as a younger adult and provides insight into the advice he would give himself. The beverage of choice in this episode is Odd Side Ales, Grand River Nut Brown, English Style Brown Ale.
In this episode, Brice goes over recent trends causing retail investors to take exorbitant risks with their investments. We discuss time-tested strategies and compare them to gambling and speculative investing. The beverage of choice in this episode is Odd Side Ales, Realignment, a light wheat beer with raspberries added.
In this episode, Brice discusses the delicate balance between your preferred political candidates and how their policies might impact your portfolio. The beverage of choice in this episode is Odd Side Ales, Fussy IPA.
In this episode, Brice and special guest, his wife, Cori decided to order no goods from Amazon for the month of August. They share in this episode how that impacted their views on personal spending and budgeting. The beverage of choice in this episode is Oddside Ales, Strawberry Banana Fruitsicle.
With the death of pensions, this old insurance product has gained in popularity and has experienced a resurgence. In this episode learn how this product works and what to watch out for if you are being proposed this product. The beverage of choice in this episode is Aviator Brewing Company, Gigablast, New England IPA.
Taxable investment accounts are one of the most flexible and effective ways to build wealth but taxes can be a drag. In this episode, Brice discusses common taxes that occur in taxable accounts as well as some strategies to invest tax efficiently. The beverage of choice in this episode is White Claw Hard Seltzer, Tangerine.
Every dollar we spend or invest could have been spent or invested elsewhere. That trade-off is known as opportunity cost. In this episode, Brice goes over the nuanced and important topic of opportunity cost. New Glarus Brewing Company, Moon Man, No Coast Pale Ale
In this episode Brice shares some of his favorite simple and unusual personal financial tips. From credit cards to reframing the way you spend, this straight forward episode is not one to miss! The beverage of choice in this episode is New Glarus Brewing Company, Spotted Cow, Naturally Cloudy Farmhouse Ale.
In this episode, Brice expands on the topic from this previous episode and gives more details on internationally investing. In particular, Brice gets into the valuation of international markets and how they may be attractive relative to overvalued U.S. Stocks. The beverage of choice in this episode is Good City Brewing Co., Spare Time, Hazy IPA.
In this episode, Brice discusses historical performance of the U.S. vs. International markets and but how the U.S. dominance over the last 10 years might lead to a resurgence in international investing for the next decade. The beverage of choice in this episode is Good City Brewing Co., Risk IPA.
You spend years building a portfolio now it is time to enjoy the fruits of prudent investing. But what is a safe spending rate? In this episode, Brice discusses the 4% rule of thumb and why that may no longer be prudent, you will learn about the impacts of inflation on spending power and portfolio value. The beverage of choice in this episode is Oddside Brewing Company, Beer Me, American Lager.
As we get closer and closer to retirement we need to have a more detailed plan. The retirement road map is a concept that defines action steps you should be taking at certain times in the years leading up to retirement. The beverage of choice in this episode is Avery Brewing Company, Pacer Hazy IPA. Link to Retirement Road Map: https://fsgmichigan.com/insights/free-guides
Gold as an investment has many fans and skeptics. In this episode, Brice talks about the historical application of gold as well as whether this is a practical investment. You're not going to want to miss this fact-filled episode! The beverage of choice in this episode is Perrin Brewing Company, 98 Problems IPA.
Brice has some big news! We hope you will forgive us for taking these past few weeks off. When you hear the big announcement we are sure you will understand!
In this episode, Brice talks about the key difference between assets and goods. Brice also discusses how changing your way of thinking about assets and goods can help you accumulate wealth over time. The beverage of choice in this episode is New Belgium Brewing Company, GlĂĽtiny Pale Ale- Crafted to reduce gluten.
In light of record-breaking government spending to combat Covid-19 and the economic fallout, Brice discusses one of his biggest long term concerns. We all know that government spending is always a contentious issue but when you add record stimulus packages to already ballooning deficits there will eventually be consequences! The beverage of choice in this episode is D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., Yuengling Light Lager.
In this episode, Brice discusses the forward-looking nature of markers and how at times seemingly bad news will cause a stock or the markets as a whole to rise. If you thought the market was illogical just listen to this episode to get a better understanding of how it all works. The beverage of choice in this episode is Founders Brewing Co., 4 Giants IPA.
In this episode, Brice breaks down the historic negative oil trade of 04/20/20. Due to a surplus of supply and a lack of demand, oil went negative and Brice explains how we got here. The beverage of choice during this episode is ROAK Brewing Co., Blow Your Face Out, Double IPA.
In this episode, Brice gives his best advice for the actions you should and should NOT take during market crashes. He lays out concrete actionable advice you can follow yourself as well as describes what he has personally been doing. The beverage of choice during this episode is a Coors Light.
Congress has responded to COVID-19 with a nearly unprecedented spending package. This bill includes relief for small businesses, individuals, student loan borrowers among others. In this Episode, Brice breaks down the in's and out's of the C.A.R.E.S act and touches the ramifications of government spending. The beverage of choice during this episode is a Corona Light. The article noted in this episode written by Ronnie Thompson:https://fsgmichigan.com/blog/the-coronavirus-aid-relief-and-economic-security-act-cares-act
How long do crashes last? What should I do? How long can recoveries take? Brice answers these questions and more during this very timely part 2 episode of Prosperity by the Pint. The beverage of choice during this episode is Maui Brewing Company, Big Swell IPA.
This timely episode covers a topic Brice has been discussing quite frequently, it is an extension of a Facebook Live he participated in as well as a market memo that he wrote. In this episode, Brice defines various different market downturns such as corrections and bear markets. He also provides historical context for bear markets and recoveries. If you are concerned about your investments this is an episode you do not want to miss out on. The beverage of choice during this episode is Haymarket Beer Company, Speakerswagon® Pilsner.
In this episode, Brice shares some colorful stories about market timing. At the end of the day market timing is a fool's errand and Brice proves it using specific examples from household names such as Blockbuster and Apple! The beverage of choice during this episode is Great Divide Brewing Company, Collette Farmhouse Ale.
In this episode, Brice breaks down some of the most common Wall Street jargon such as points, basis points, bulls, and bears. With recent headlines indicating record point swings in the Dow Jones, Brice puts in context the meaning of points on indexes and gives a little history lesson as well. The beverage of choice during this episode is Maui Brewing Company, Bikini Blonde Lager.
FOMO or the fear of missing out is a real and powerful psychological phenomenon that can grip investors. In this episode, Brice talks about FOMO and how it can cause markets to become over-inflated and eventually for bubbles to be created. Learn about crazy bubbles that have plagued investors stretching for returns such as Tulip Mania, The Bowling Bubble, and the Tech Bubble. The beverage of choice during this episode is North Peak Brewing Company, Stormy Hazy IPA.
In the 50th episode of Prosperity By The Pint, Brice discusses common financial goals and milestones you should try to reach by age 50. Brice discusses the math behind these milestones as well as the fact that this is a subjective topic. After all, everyone's financial plan is different. The beverage of choice during this episode is Ciderboys Hard Cider, Strawberry Magic, Apple Strawberry Hard Cider.
The retirement landscape has changed over time. Pensions have virtually disappeared, interest rates are near record lows, and households surviving off of a single income are rare at best. Do not despair! In this episode, Brice goes over all the ways the retirement landscape has changed for the better and the worse. Despite the headwinds, today's generations can still have a prosperous retirement! The beverage of choice during this episode is Brewdog, Cybernaut, Session New England IPA.
The market and media cycle always give us a reason not to invest. In this episode, Brice goes through some of the hysterical headlines we have witnessed over the last decade and what the practical market implications of these "reasons not to invest". The beverage of choice during this episode is New Belgium Brewing, VooDoo Ranger Starship IPA.
It is no secret that raising children can cost a fortune and in this episode Brice details the cost of having a baby and raising that child. Tune in for tips on how to more cost-effectively raise kids and how to plan for expenses such as hospital bills and higher education! The beverage of choice during this episode is Alaskan Brewing Company, Blonde Ale, brewed with honey.
Credit scores can be confusing, frustrating, and wrong! In this episode, Brice explains how the credit bureaus calculate your credit, how to improve your credit score, and how to improve your score! The beverage of choice during this episode is Big Sky Brewing Company, Big Sky IPA.
In this episode, Brice shares how the market performed in 2019 covering different asset classes and major events. We also take a look at what is impacting the markets right now and how that will affect 2020. The beverage of choice during this episode is Perrin Brewing Company, Blackberry IPA. FSG Fourth Quarter Update 2019:https://fsgmichigan.com/blog/2019-fourth-quarter-market-update
In this week's episode, Brice chats with his business partner, brother, and accomplished financial advisor Brandon Carter. Brandon has a wealth of experience in both personal finance and business. He has experience starting and running businesses as well as working with attorneys and accountants to develop the right business strategies from legal to accounting. Brandon has earned the marks to become a Certified Financial Planner in addition to a long list of designations. Tune in for this fun-filled, information-packed episode. The beverage of choice during this episode is Firestone Walker Brewing Company, 805 Blonde Ale.
It's not a surprise that generally as we age we accumulate more wealth. Time and compound savings help investors accumulate more wealth over time. However, we are currently witnessing an abnormally large generational wealth discrepancy. In this episode, Brice discusses the reasons for this and how this is going to change over time. The beverage of choice during this episode is Community Beer Company, Small Batch Series, DDH Mosaic IPA.
From high school until today, I have given and received a lot of financial advice. In this episode, I go over some of the best pieces of advice I have given or received, and more entertainingly, I share some of the worst pieces of advice I have ever been given. The beverage of choice during this episode is Right Brain Brewery, Luminous Lemon Ale.
In this episode, Brice goes over the penultimate financial planning goal which for most is retirement. One of the biggest questions investors as is how much do I need to retire? Brice goes over how to calculate your retirement income need and lays out how much you need to save each year to get there. The beverage of choice during this episode is Altes Detroit Brewing Company, Altes Original Detroit Lager.
In this episode, Brice sits down with tenured investment professional Mike Riggs to discuss the evolution of Exchange Traded Funds and how investors can implement ETFs in their investment portfolio. Brice and Mike go over key considerations of ETFs including cost, liquidity, and transparency. The beverage of choice during this episode is Austin Brothers Brewing Company, 45'er IPA.
Sometimes it can feel like we are spinning our wheels yet never getting ahead. In this episode, Brice discusses ways you can help yourself get ahead financially. Learn broad stroke and detailed tips on getting ahead to give you and your family the best chance financially! The beverage of choice during this episode is Wolverine State Brewing Company, Wolverine Premium Lager.
In this episode, Brice discussed the money moves you can make before year-end to save on that dreaded tax bill! Tune in as Brice covers a handful of simple and practical tax strategies as well as a few more complicated and daunting life changes that can result in tax savings. The beverage of choice during this episode is Kona Brewing Company, Longboard Island Lager.
It has taken over 40 years but the race to zero commissions on most trades is finally over. In this episode, Brice discusses the recent announcements from investment custodians Schwab, TD Ameritrade, E-Trade, and Fidelity that they will be waiving trading fees on ETF's and Stocks. We discuss how this impacts investors and financial advisors. The beverage of choice during this episode is Short's Brewing Company, Internet Dating, Gose brewed with raspberry, lemon verbena, and cucumber in collaboration with Central State Brewing Company of Indianapolis, IN.
#Millennialretirementplan was recently trending on twitter and this trend highlighted the bleak out look young people have for retirement. In this episode, Brice shares the reasons he feels young people have to be optimistic about their financial future. The beverage of choice during this episode is New Glarus Brewing Company, "Wisconsin's Real Red" Staghorn Octoberfest.