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Getting to your first $25,000 saved is harder than anything that comes after it. Not because the math is complicated -- because the habits aren't built yet, the fixed expenses are already set, and the standard advice about cutting small treats completely misses where the real leverage is. Scott Trench, VP of Operations at BiggerPockets and author of Set for Life, brings a roadmap that challenges almost everything you've heard about getting started -- and it begins with a decision most people aren't willing to make.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy the first $25,000 is the hardest milestone -- and why cutting lattes and happy hours won't get you thereThe three budget categories that actually matter -- and why they account for two thirds of what most people spendWhy saving your next $1,000 is more valuable than earning your next $1,000 -- and the tax math that proves itThe house hacking strategy that can eliminate your largest monthly expense entirely -- even if you never want to be a full-time landlordWhy stocks are less risky than bonds for long-term investors -- and the age-based argument Scott makes that most people missThe counterintuitive case for spending more on fun -- once you've handled the big fixed expenses firstWhy developing a specialty may actually be riskier than being adaptable -- and what that means for your career strategyThe retirement account trap that catches early savers off guard -- and when maxing out isn't the right first moveHow to actually vet a financial advisor before handing over your money -- and why the problem is often as much the client as the advisorWhy international stocks belong in your portfolio even when they've underperformed -- and the rebalancing math that changes the pictureWhy This Matters NowThis conversation was originally recorded years ago, but it was pulled from the vault for a reason: saving that first $25,000 feels harder today than it did then. Costs are higher, decisions feel riskier, and it's easier than ever to feel stuck before you even get started. The core framework Scott lays out hasn't changed -- and if anything, it applies more directly now than when it was first recorded.From the BasementScott Trench joins Joe and OG to walk through the early chapters of Set for Life -- the ones that challenge conventional saving wisdom before getting into the real estate strategy BiggerPockets is known for. The headline segment takes on a Bloomberg piece about bad financial advisors and a lawsuit against American Funds, and OG gets considerably more animated than usual about both. Doug arrives with muni bond trivia that turns out to be exactly as straightforward as it sounds -- which is either reassuring or anticlimactic depending on your expectations.Resources MentionedSet for Life by Scott Trench -- biggerpockets.com/setforlifeThe Truth About Money by Ric Edelman -- referenced by Joe as a foundational personal finance readFINRA BrokerCheck -- finra.org/brokercheck; referenced for vetting financial advisorsStacking Benjamins Scorecard -- stackingbenjamins.com/scorecardStacking Benjamins Vault -- stackingbenjamins.com/vaultStacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Exchange-traded funds began as simple, low-cost index vehicles, but their popularity has sparked a flood of increasingly speculative products. Don and Tom explain how more than 1,000 new ETFs launched in the past year—many involving leverage, crypto exposure, or even single-stock bets—turning what was once a sensible investment wrapper into a playground for risky financial engineering. They discuss why firms are rushing into ETFs to capture investor dollars, how leveraged products can devastate portfolios, and why investors must focus on what's inside an ETF rather than the label itself. The episode also answers listener questions about the cost structure of Avantis's AVGE fund-of-fund ETF, strategies for gradually escaping tax-inefficient mutual funds like American Funds, and the rules governing cost-basis transfers when moving brokerage accounts. 0:04 ETFs used to be simple—now Wall Street is turning them into gambling products 1:24 Explosion of new ETFs: 1,000 launched in a year and most offer nothing new 3:07 Why firms are rushing into ETFs: chasing the $1.5 trillion flowing into them 4:23 Leveraged crypto ETFs (like 2× Dogecoin) and how investors lost 70% quickly 6:15 Greed, leverage, and investor behavior driving risky ETF products 7:48 The absurd rise of single-stock ETFs—paying fees to own one stock 8:55 Leveraged commodity ETFs and the danger of massive one-day losses 9:45 Margin speculation and the historical lesson of the 1929 crash 10:31 An ETF is just a wrapper—what's inside determines whether it's sensible 11:51 Simple rule: avoid ETFs charging more than about 0.35% annually 12:08 Using Morningstar to check ETF costs and holdings 14:26 AVGE question: how fund-of-fund ETF expenses actually work 16:47 Escaping tax-inefficient mutual funds like American Funds 19:56 Capital Group's ETF strategy vs traditional loaded mutual funds 22:28 Cost basis rules when transferring accounts between custodians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions? Comments?Exchange-traded funds began as simple, low-cost index vehicles, but their popularity has sparked a flood of increasingly speculative products. Don and Tom explain how more than 1,000 new ETFs launched in the past year—many involving leverage, crypto exposure, or even single-stock bets—turning what was once a sensible investment wrapper into a playground for risky financial engineering. They discuss why firms are rushing into ETFs to capture investor dollars, how leveraged products can devastate portfolios, and why investors must focus on what's inside an ETF rather than the label itself. The episode also answers listener questions about the cost structure of Avantis's AVGE fund-of-fund ETF, strategies for gradually escaping tax-inefficient mutual funds like American Funds, and the rules governing cost-basis transfers when moving brokerage accounts.0:04 ETFs used to be simple—now Wall Street is turning them into gambling products1:24 Explosion of new ETFs: 1,000 launched in a year and most offer nothing new3:07 Why firms are rushing into ETFs: chasing the $1.5 trillion flowing into them4:23 Leveraged crypto ETFs (like 2× Dogecoin) and how investors lost 70% quickly6:15 Greed, leverage, and investor behavior driving risky ETF products7:48 The absurd rise of single-stock ETFs—paying fees to own one stock8:55 Leveraged commodity ETFs and the danger of massive one-day losses9:45 Margin speculation and the historical lesson of the 1929 crash10:31 An ETF is just a wrapper—what's inside determines whether it's sensible11:51 Simple rule: avoid ETFs charging more than about 0.35% annually12:08 Using Morningstar to check ETF costs and holdings14:26 AVGE question: how fund-of-fund ETF expenses actually work16:47 Escaping tax-inefficient mutual funds like American Funds19:56 Capital Group's ETF strategy vs traditional loaded mutual funds22:28 Cost basis rules when transferring accounts between custodiansLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions? Comments?This episode digs into the unwelcome December surprise of capital-gains distributions, especially from actively managed mutual funds. Don and Tom break down Morningstar's latest list of high-distribution offenders, spotlighting the astonishing 83% capital-gains payout from the Royce Midcap Total Return Fund. They compare the tax drag, costs, turnover, and long-term underperformance of these funds against index funds and ETFs, and explain why tax-efficient investing matters far more than most people realize. Listener questions cover overly complex portfolios, Edward Jones stock positions, odd-lot tender offers, and whether large-cap blue-chip stocks remove the need for bonds. The episode closes with a reminder that detailed portfolio triage is best handled in one-on-one meetings.0:04 Capital-gains season returns and why high fund returns can still hurt0:29 Don & Tom on weather, wardrobe, and warming up in Florida1:30 December capital-gains distributions and why they happen2:07 Morningstar's warning: active funds with big capital-gains payouts3:06 Vanguard, T. Rowe Price, and American Funds distribution levels4:09 The biggest offender: Royce Midcap Total Return Fund5:41 Why 35 funds will distribute more than 10% of assets5:52 The stunning number: Royce's 83% capital-gains distribution6:52 Why big outflows and poor performance drive big taxable events7:21 Royce's turnover, tiny size, high costs, and weak long-term returns8:47 Why it's critical to hold active funds only in tax-advantaged accounts10:07 ETFs vs mutual funds: tax efficiency and turnover differences11:42 Comparing Royce to Avantis AVGE on fees, turnover, and performance12:16 How AVGE tracks its index vs Royce's massive underperformance13:33 When selling an active fund before a distribution may or may not help14:05 Listener question: overly detailed allocation request — why it needs a meeting16:29 Why some questions require one-on-one analysis18:20 Why Appella's free meetings exist (and what they're not)20:35 Odd-lot tender offers explained22:14 Listener: selling Edward Jones stock holdings and leaving EJ23:42 Why small, young investors should clean up taxable accounts early24:24 The long decline of commission-based brokerage25:26 Bothell check-in: blue-chip stocks vs bonds27:18 Historical returns: 98 years of total market vs small-cap value28:49 Why bonds exist in a portfolio despite low recent returns29:30 Closing thoughts on discipline, diversification, and realismLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode digs into the unwelcome December surprise of capital-gains distributions, especially from actively managed mutual funds. Don and Tom break down Morningstar's latest list of high-distribution offenders, spotlighting the astonishing 83% capital-gains payout from the Royce Midcap Total Return Fund. They compare the tax drag, costs, turnover, and long-term underperformance of these funds against index funds and ETFs, and explain why tax-efficient investing matters far more than most people realize. Listener questions cover overly complex portfolios, Edward Jones stock positions, odd-lot tender offers, and whether large-cap blue-chip stocks remove the need for bonds. The episode closes with a reminder that detailed portfolio triage is best handled in one-on-one meetings. 0:04 Capital-gains season returns and why high fund returns can still hurt 0:29 Don & Tom on weather, wardrobe, and warming up in Florida 1:30 December capital-gains distributions and why they happen 2:07 Morningstar's warning: active funds with big capital-gains payouts 3:06 Vanguard, T. Rowe Price, and American Funds distribution levels 4:09 The biggest offender: Royce Midcap Total Return Fund 5:41 Why 35 funds will distribute more than 10% of assets 5:52 The stunning number: Royce's 83% capital-gains distribution 6:52 Why big outflows and poor performance drive big taxable events 7:21 Royce's turnover, tiny size, high costs, and weak long-term returns 8:47 Why it's critical to hold active funds only in tax-advantaged accounts 10:07 ETFs vs mutual funds: tax efficiency and turnover differences 11:42 Comparing Royce to Avantis AVGE on fees, turnover, and performance 12:16 How AVGE tracks its index vs Royce's massive underperformance 13:33 When selling an active fund before a distribution may or may not help 14:05 Listener question: overly detailed allocation request — why it needs a meeting 16:29 Why some questions require one-on-one analysis 18:20 Why Appella's free meetings exist (and what they're not) 20:35 Odd-lot tender offers explained 22:14 Listener: selling Edward Jones stock holdings and leaving EJ 23:42 Why small, young investors should clean up taxable accounts early 24:24 The long decline of commission-based brokerage 25:26 Bothell check-in: blue-chip stocks vs bonds 27:18 Historical returns: 98 years of total market vs small-cap value 28:49 Why bonds exist in a portfolio despite low recent returns 29:30 Closing thoughts on discipline, diversification, and realism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Questions? Comments?Today's show exposes how Barron's ran an undisclosed advertorial from a high-fee bond fund manager pushing junk-heavy, risky products while trashing traditional bonds with misleading comparisons. Don and Tom explained why safe bonds should stay short-to-intermediate term and simple, called out a Starlink “$127 for life” internet scam, and fielded listener questions on tax-adjusted rebalancing between traditional and Roth IRAs, trimming long-held Microsoft vs. American Funds, Social Security timing myths, and why Bitcoin isn't an investment. An email question on replacing BND rounded out the episode with a reminder that its structure still works for most investors.0:04 Opening; Barron's undisclosed advertorial problem and high-fee, junk-heavy bond funds5:06 Scam watch — Starlink $127-for-life ad and why nobody will protect you but you9:41 Caller Rob: Tax-adjusted IRA rebalancing, simple three-fund global strategy with overlap16:11 Caller Bob: Which to trim first — Microsoft vs. American Funds ICA21:41 Caller Tony: Social Security timing and why trust fund worries aren't a reason to claim early26:27 Caller Bruce: Bitcoin as speculation, not an investment, and the altcoin glut35:13 Email: Swapping BND for short/intermediate bonds — why BND's structure still worksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's show exposes how Barron's ran an undisclosed advertorial from a high-fee bond fund manager pushing junk-heavy, risky products while trashing traditional bonds with misleading comparisons. Don and Tom explained why safe bonds should stay short-to-intermediate term and simple, called out a Starlink “$127 for life” internet scam, and fielded listener questions on tax-adjusted rebalancing between traditional and Roth IRAs, trimming long-held Microsoft vs. American Funds, Social Security timing myths, and why Bitcoin isn't an investment. An email question on replacing BND rounded out the episode with a reminder that its structure still works for most investors. 0:04 Opening; Barron's undisclosed advertorial problem and high-fee, junk-heavy bond funds 5:06 Scam watch — Starlink $127-for-life ad and why nobody will protect you but you 9:41 Caller Rob: Tax-adjusted IRA rebalancing, simple three-fund global strategy with overlap 16:11 Caller Bob: Which to trim first — Microsoft vs. American Funds ICA 21:41 Caller Tony: Social Security timing and why trust fund worries aren't a reason to claim early 26:27 Caller Bruce: Bitcoin as speculation, not an investment, and the altcoin glut 35:13 Email: Swapping BND for short/intermediate bonds — why BND's structure still works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions? Comments?Don flies solo from Florida while Tom continues his Euro-tour, tackling the deep flaws in Morningstar's mutual fund and target-date fund ratings. He skewers their cozy relationship with high-fee fund companies and explains how commission-based funds keep getting top honors while cheaper, investor-friendly alternatives like Vanguard are buried down the list. Don also fields live calls about asset allocation, inherited IRA distribution rules, Roth IRA contribution strategies, and the all-too-real pain of annuity surrender charges—some as high as 12.5% in year one.0:04 Don opens solo—Tom's in Germany—and reflects on aging and the Maytag repairman1:05 A brief history of Don's 40+ year career in financial media and advice3:05 Praise for Morningstar's data, but heavy criticism of its ratings system5:04 Morningstar's bias: high-fee target-date funds getting gold medals9:12 American Funds ranked above Vanguard despite massive commissions11:01 Don breaks down absurd rankings: T. Rowe, PIMCO, J.P. Morgan all above Vanguard13:37 Morningstar's “medal” approach ignores cost—key to long-term returns14:34 When paying more makes sense (hint: not fund fees)16:41 Why commissions offer zero investor value18:24 Share class shell games: A-shares vs. C-shares deception20:40 Call: AVUV vs VT allocation—Don recommends 10% in AVUV23:43 Weather sarcasm, caller hesitation, and the “Seattle call effect”25:16 Tease: Surrender charges on annuities—what you don't know can cost you27:09 Annuities: “safe”… but how safe is 12.5% surrender in year one?29:35 Call: 43-year-old saving $2,400/year in a Roth and wants to do better32:39 Don's advice: open an outside Roth, invest in VT, and take the risk quiz34:39 Call: Inherited IRA RMD rules—Don corrects a past mistake37:07 Why inherited IRA rules are a legal labyrinth—CPA strongly advisedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don flies solo from Florida while Tom continues his Euro-tour, tackling the deep flaws in Morningstar's mutual fund and target-date fund ratings. He skewers their cozy relationship with high-fee fund companies and explains how commission-based funds keep getting top honors while cheaper, investor-friendly alternatives like Vanguard are buried down the list. Don also fields live calls about asset allocation, inherited IRA distribution rules, Roth IRA contribution strategies, and the all-too-real pain of annuity surrender charges—some as high as 12.5% in year one. 0:04 Don opens solo—Tom's in Germany—and reflects on aging and the Maytag repairman 1:05 A brief history of Don's 40+ year career in financial media and advice 3:05 Praise for Morningstar's data, but heavy criticism of its ratings system 5:04 Morningstar's bias: high-fee target-date funds getting gold medals 9:12 American Funds ranked above Vanguard despite massive commissions 11:01 Don breaks down absurd rankings: T. Rowe, PIMCO, J.P. Morgan all above Vanguard 13:37 Morningstar's “medal” approach ignores cost—key to long-term returns 14:34 When paying more makes sense (hint: not fund fees) 16:41 Why commissions offer zero investor value 18:24 Share class shell games: A-shares vs. C-shares deception 20:40 Call: AVUV vs VT allocation—Don recommends 10% in AVUV 23:43 Weather sarcasm, caller hesitation, and the “Seattle call effect” 25:16 Tease: Surrender charges on annuities—what you don't know can cost you 27:09 Annuities: “safe”… but how safe is 12.5% surrender in year one? 29:35 Call: 43-year-old saving $2,400/year in a Roth and wants to do better 32:39 Don's advice: open an outside Roth, invest in VT, and take the risk quiz 34:39 Call: Inherited IRA RMD rules—Don corrects a past mistake 37:07 Why inherited IRA rules are a legal labyrinth—CPA strongly advised Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the week the UK launched its strategic defence review, Dan Jones is joined by Christopher Akers to discuss the latest half-year figures from UK defence specialist Chemring (CHG), which have come in ahead of analyst consensus and reveal a record order book of £1.3bn. We then move further afield to Latin America, where stock markets have bounced back after a difficult 2024. Holly McKechnie joins the show to talk about the funds making the most of the rally.Moving back to the UK, companies editor Mark Robinson then joins Dan to discuss another company that has done well in recent days and weeks, Paragon Banking (PAG). What differentiates it from its peers?Timestamps1:17 UK Defence Spending11:30 Latin America19:11 Paragon BankMore on these topics:Chemring points to strategic defence review benefits as order book swellsThe Latin American funds with the most potentialParagon Banking beats expectations and upgrades outlook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Questions? Comments?Tom takes a break from vacationing to join Don in a deep dive on target date funds—the good, the mediocre, and the fee-loaded ugly. They break down performance data, highlight major fund differences, and remind listeners why understanding your own risk tolerance still matters. Listener questions spark advice on Roth IRAs for young investors and strategies for holding large tax payments. All with classic banter, bad jokes, and a quick jab at the Raiders.0:04 Tom's back (briefly), and the banter's already off the rails1:42 Target date funds: the set-it-and-forget-it investing strategy3:06 $4 trillion invested—do they actually work?4:29 Performance since 2010: solid but not spectacular4:52 Fees dropping, but some funds still gouge6:06 Comparing returns: Vanguard, Hancock, American Funds, Voya7:39 Hidden loads and fees—legal, but not ethical7:59 Target date trouble: they don't know you9:03 Asset allocation assumptions can misfit your real risk9:44 Most funds overweight large U.S. companies11:14 What Vanguard 2025 actually holds (spoiler: little value)12:43 Better than nothing—but not better than customized13:38 Final take: decent for novices, but beware high fees and mismatched risk16:15 Listener Q1: Roth IRAs in only VFIAX—good idea for young investors?17:36 Why global small-cap value ETFs are a better long-term choice19:04 Comparing AVGE, DFAW, and VT—size and cost matter19:36 Listener Q2: Where to hold tax money without exceeding FDIC limits21:30 FDIC realities and alternative safe options like government money markets22:23 Tax math: fed + Illinois = close to 50% if income, less if capital gains23:52 Hidden state tax traps and EV drivers dodging gas taxes24:13 Pre-DOGE Teslas and pre-Elon excusesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom takes a break from vacationing to join Don in a deep dive on target date funds—the good, the mediocre, and the fee-loaded ugly. They break down performance data, highlight major fund differences, and remind listeners why understanding your own risk tolerance still matters. Listener questions spark advice on Roth IRAs for young investors and strategies for holding large tax payments. All with classic banter, bad jokes, and a quick jab at the Raiders. 0:04 Tom's back (briefly), and the banter's already off the rails1:42 Target date funds: the set-it-and-forget-it investing strategy3:06 $4 trillion invested—do they actually work?4:29 Performance since 2010: solid but not spectacular4:52 Fees dropping, but some funds still gouge6:06 Comparing returns: Vanguard, Hancock, American Funds, Voya7:39 Hidden loads and fees—legal, but not ethical7:59 Target date trouble: they don't know you9:03 Asset allocation assumptions can misfit your real risk9:44 Most funds overweight large U.S. companies11:14 What Vanguard 2025 actually holds (spoiler: little value)12:43 Better than nothing—but not better than customized13:38 Final take: decent for novices, but beware high fees and mismatched risk16:15 Listener Q1: Roth IRAs in only VFIAX—good idea for young investors?17:36 Why global small-cap value ETFs are a better long-term choice19:04 Comparing AVGE, DFAW, and VT—size and cost matter19:36 Listener Q2: Where to hold tax money without exceeding FDIC limits21:30 FDIC realities and alternative safe options like government money markets22:23 Tax math: fed + Illinois = close to 50% if income, less if capital gains23:52 Hidden state tax traps and EV drivers dodging gas taxes24:13 Pre-DOGE Teslas and pre-Elon excuses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions? Comments?Don returns from a exhausting, comedy-of-errors flight to discuss how the markets pulled an equally wild round trip—plunging, then rebounding to the tune of $8 trillion. He and Tom break down the April stock and bond tantrum, laugh off predictions of recession, and offer practical guidance for scared investors, risk-takers, and those tempted by annuities. Listener questions cover mortgages vs. investing, the role of fixed annuities, and a touching thank-you from a longtime fan who retired well thanks to Don's early radio shows. Oh, and Tom's now YouTube famous. Just ask his grandkids.0:04 Don's cursed travel story: jet lag, delays, and onboard medical drama1:28 Welcome back—Tom's model aircraft museum returns2:48 Market rewind: sharp drop and $8T rebound3:55 April 8 market bottom; temper tantrum or bear tease?4:40 CNN Fear & Greed Index: from panic to euphoria in weeks6:27 Fan mail: “Planes, Trains & Cryptocurrency” and Tesla hate from a Lyft driver7:43 Don's Broadway singalong graduation trip to NYC9:01 Recession odds fall fast—tariffs rise faster11:27 Tom calls out the mayor's interest rate prediction logic13:01 Check your 401(k)? Maybe don't—unless you're learning your risk tolerance14:10 Don's “Tune Out the Noise” video hits 10+ million views16:43 Listener challenge: Why bash Fidelity annuities?18:47 Don's CD ladder vs. annuities—why he prefers federal over contractual guarantees20:10 Even “no load” annuities can be slippery—careful with the fine print21:51 TRM hits 1,648 episodes (and counting)22:44 Listener Bruce: From broke in 1989 to comfortably retired, thanks to Don24:17 Remember load funds? Why no-loads and ETFs rule now25:59 American Funds' ETF pivot: lipstick on a mutual fund28:36 Listener question: Invest inheritance or pay off 6.6% mortgage?33:10 Roth IRA strategy, liquidity concerns, and investing at age 3536:17 Graduation singers belt Sinatra's “New York, New York” at Radio City38:21 Reminder: Free portfolio help at TalkingRealMoney.com39:53 End-of-show degeneracy: full monty jokes, sensitivity training, and accidental innuendoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don returns from a exhausting, comedy-of-errors flight to discuss how the markets pulled an equally wild round trip—plunging, then rebounding to the tune of $8 trillion. He and Tom break down the April stock and bond tantrum, laugh off predictions of recession, and offer practical guidance for scared investors, risk-takers, and those tempted by annuities. Listener questions cover mortgages vs. investing, the role of fixed annuities, and a touching thank-you from a longtime fan who retired well thanks to Don's early radio shows. Oh, and Tom's now YouTube famous. Just ask his grandkids. 0:04 Don's cursed travel story: jet lag, delays, and onboard medical drama1:28 Welcome back—Tom's model aircraft museum returns2:48 Market rewind: sharp drop and $8T rebound3:55 April 8 market bottom; temper tantrum or bear tease?4:40 CNN Fear & Greed Index: from panic to euphoria in weeks6:27 Fan mail: “Planes, Trains & Cryptocurrency” and Tesla hate from a Lyft driver7:43 Don's Broadway singalong graduation trip to NYC9:01 Recession odds fall fast—tariffs rise faster11:27 Tom calls out the mayor's interest rate prediction logic13:01 Check your 401(k)? Maybe don't—unless you're learning your risk tolerance14:10 Don's “Tune Out the Noise” video hits 10+ million views16:43 Listener challenge: Why bash Fidelity annuities?18:47 Don's CD ladder vs. annuities—why he prefers federal over contractual guarantees20:10 Even “no load” annuities can be slippery—careful with the fine print21:51 TRM hits 1,648 episodes (and counting)22:44 Listener Bruce: From broke in 1989 to comfortably retired, thanks to Don24:17 Remember load funds? Why no-loads and ETFs rule now25:59 American Funds' ETF pivot: lipstick on a mutual fund28:36 Listener question: Invest inheritance or pay off 6.6% mortgage?33:10 Roth IRA strategy, liquidity concerns, and investing at age 3536:17 Graduation singers belt Sinatra's “New York, New York” at Radio City38:21 Reminder: Free portfolio help at TalkingRealMoney.com39:53 End-of-show degeneracy: full monty jokes, sensitivity training, and accidental innuendo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions? Comments?In this episode of "Talking Real Money," hosts Don McDonald and Tom Cock address recent market volatility, emphasizing that despite headlines about markets "nosedives," the S&P 500 is still up 10% over the past year and only down 4.4% year-to-date, while globally diversified portfolios have fared even better with minimal losses. They criticize alarming financial media headlines that cause investor panic and warn that emotional reactions to market fluctuations are more damaging to portfolios than market corrections themselves, which historically last about 100 days. The hosts field caller questions about retirement account allocation strategies, including keeping bonds in traditional IRAs while holding stocks in Roth IRAs to maximize tax advantages, and explain investment terminology such as large/mid/small cap classifications and value versus growth distinctions. They also address Dave Ramsey's claim that investing $100 monthly from ages 25-65 would create a millionaire, calculating that with a 10% return it would yield about $637,000, though Ramsey likely assumes a 12% return based on the American Funds Investment Company of America's historical performance, which they argue sets unrealistic expectations for future investors.0:04 Market reactions and recent trends - S&P 500 up 10% over past year despite media negativity2:50 Baby Boomers and market concerns - critique of alarmist headlines about retirement portfolios5:05 Investing strategies for volatile markets - importance of discipline and avoiding emotional reactions6:14 Understanding portfolio allocation - caller question about bonds in Roth vs. traditional IRAs10:15 Dave Ramsey's $100/month millionaire claim - analysis of investment return calculations19:44 Importance of risk tolerance - historical performance of American Funds with significant downturns23:31 Evaluating old retirement plans - advice on moving a $45,000 government retirement account to an IRA26:22 Investment terminology explained - definitions of large/mid/small cap, growth vs. value stocks32:59 Understanding bond investments - short-term (under 3 years), intermediate (4-10 years), and long-term (10+ years)35:28 Engaging with financial education - information about speaking engagements and consultation opportunitiesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of "Talking Real Money," hosts Don McDonald and Tom Cock address recent market volatility, emphasizing that despite headlines about markets "nosedives," the S&P 500 is still up 10% over the past year and only down 4.4% year-to-date, while globally diversified portfolios have fared even better with minimal losses. They criticize alarming financial media headlines that cause investor panic and warn that emotional reactions to market fluctuations are more damaging to portfolios than market corrections themselves, which historically last about 100 days. The hosts field caller questions about retirement account allocation strategies, including keeping bonds in traditional IRAs while holding stocks in Roth IRAs to maximize tax advantages, and explain investment terminology such as large/mid/small cap classifications and value versus growth distinctions. They also address Dave Ramsey's claim that investing $100 monthly from ages 25-65 would create a millionaire, calculating that with a 10% return it would yield about $637,000, though Ramsey likely assumes a 12% return based on the American Funds Investment Company of America's historical performance, which they argue sets unrealistic expectations for future investors. 0:04 Market reactions and recent trends - S&P 500 up 10% over past year despite media negativity 2:50 Baby Boomers and market concerns - critique of alarmist headlines about retirement portfolios 5:05 Investing strategies for volatile markets - importance of discipline and avoiding emotional reactions 6:14 Understanding portfolio allocation - caller question about bonds in Roth vs. traditional IRAs 10:15 Dave Ramsey's $100/month millionaire claim - analysis of investment return calculations 19:44 Importance of risk tolerance - historical performance of American Funds with significant downturns 23:31 Evaluating old retirement plans - advice on moving a $45,000 government retirement account to an IRA 26:22 Investment terminology explained - definitions of large/mid/small cap, growth vs. value stocks 32:59 Understanding bond investments - short-term (under 3 years), intermediate (4-10 years), and long-term (10+ years) 35:28 Engaging with financial education - information about speaking engagements and consultation opportunities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LEGENDARY TV ACTRESS STEFANI POWERS STEFANI POWERS BIO Biography Stefanie Powers began her career as a teenager dancing for the Michele Paniaff Ballet Company and Jerome Robbins. At 16 she was put under contract to Columbia Pictures in the twilight of the Hollywood Studio System where she made 15 motion pictures and was loaned to United Artists for the John Wayne production of [error]. MGM Television bought her contract from Columbia to present her as The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966). Her television credits include over 200 guest appearances, 18 mini-series and 2 more weekly series, The Feather and Father Gang (1976) and the long-running Hart to Hart (1979). Her long career has included appearances on the stage beginning in 1964 with "Under the Yum Yum Tree" in San Francisco which ran for 12 years after its initial opening. She has appeared on and off Broadway in musical shows and tributes; in the West End in the musical, "Matador" and "Love Letters". Appearances on the British stage included "The King and I", "The Adjustment" and "84 Charing Cross Road." Her stage appearances in the United States include "Annie Get Your Gun", "Oliver", "Applause" (the revival), "Sunset Boulevard" and "Gotta Dance" directed by Jerry Mitchell. In 2018 she appeared in the film The Artist's Wife (2019) with Lena Olin and Bruce Dern and a revival in London of "84 Charing Cross Road." She has an active life in wildlife conservation and is the creator of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, formed after the death of her long-time life partner William Holden. In that vein she has received numerous fellowships and awards for her tireless field work in conservation and is a faculty member of the Oxford Literary Festival at Christ Church College at Oxford where she heads forums with authors of outstanding books dealing with the crucial environmental issues of our day. She's been on the boards of four zoos in North America and is an independent board member of a cluster of 3 mutual funds which are a part of the American Funds, one of the largest mutual funds families in the world. She presented the PBS 13 part series, "Funding Your Dreams" as a road map for women contemplating investment options. As a member of the Writers' Guild of America she was nominated for her script of "Family Secrets", received five Emmy nominations for acting roles and a People's Choice Award. She resides in Los Angeles, London and Kenya. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Stefanie Powers  

Capital Group portfolio managers Rob Lovelace and Noriko Chen share their outlook on the global equity markets and where they see compelling investment opportunities. They also discuss the growing impact of tariffs on the world economy and how multinational companies are navigating increasingly choppy trade waters. #CapGroupGlobal     For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist   This content is published by Capital Client Group, Inc. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq   To stay informed, follow us   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm   YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0   Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/   About Capital Group   Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.   Learn more: capitalgroup.com   Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html  

Capital Group portfolio managers Caroline Randall and David Hoag discuss their outlook for the economy and markets. Can stocks continue their relentless climb? Has the hype surrounding artificial intelligence gone too far? Is the U.S. Federal Reserve going to cut interest rates before the end of the year? Our portfolio managers answer those questions and more. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist. This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq To stay informed, follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital Group   Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Capital Group portfolio manager Dimitrije Mitrinovic explains why knowing when to be patient, and when to be bold are critical to uncovering hidden gems in the small-cap universe. He outlines the characteristics he looks for in small companies, explains why he considers Sweden a paradise for businesses that can grow through acquisition, and recalls developing a passion for investing as a young man growing up Serbia, a country that then didn't have a market-based economy. #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist.   This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq   To stay informed, follow us   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm   YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0   Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/   About Capital Group   Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.   Learn more: capitalgroup.com   Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html  

China's recent population decline underscores a long-term challenge more countries will face. Capital Group economist Jared Franz shares his views on how population decline will impact the global economy and how artificial intelligence could help fill the gaps. #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist.   This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq   To stay informed, follow us   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm   YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0   Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/   About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.   Learn more: capitalgroup.com   Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html   Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin interviews Mark Casey, an equity portfolio manager based in our San Francisco office. As a veteran Silicon Valley investor, Mark explains why he believes “digitalization” is a powerful investment theme, how he thinks artificial intelligence will transform certain industries, and the lessons he learned from investing in Google. #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist   This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq   To stay informed, follow us:   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm   YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0   Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/   About Capital Group   Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.   Learn more: capitalgroup.com   Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html   Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

New York Times columnist David Brooks talks about his book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. In a conversation with Capital Group investment professionals, David shares what motivated him to write the book and how his ideas can be applied in work and our personal lives. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures, go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024.  American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq To stay informed, follow us: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital GroupCapital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Capital Group economist Darrell Spence discusses his outlook for U.S. interest rates, inflation and the economy at the mid-point of 2024. Will the Fed cut rates this year? Is inflation still too high? And what's the risk of a recession down the road? Darrell tackles those questions and more. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures, go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024.  American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq To stay informed, follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital GroupCapital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin interviews Kirstie Spence, a fixed income portfolio manager based in our London office. As an emerging markets debt specialist, Kirstie explains how this volatile asset class has evolved over the years, why she travels the world searching for investment opportunities, and how the war in Ukraine has affected her family on a personal level. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq To stay informed, follow us:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Credit markets have remained strong even as interest rates have seesawed amidst uncertainty around Federal Reserve policy. Capital Group portfolio manager Damien McCann discusses the dynamics underpinning bond markets and the approach he takes to multisector income portfolios. #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures, go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures     For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist   This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024.  American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq   To stay informed, follow us   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm   YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0   Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/   About Capital Group   Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.   Learn more: capitalgroup.com   Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html   Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Capital Group portfolio managers Jody Jonsson and Chris Buchbinder highlight investment opportunities in the U.S. and the world. They discuss artificial intelligence, tech's dividend strategy and the rise of Japan. This podcast features excerpts from our April 25 webinar, “U.S. and global equity opportunities.” #CapGroupGlobal   For full disclosures, go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist   This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024.  American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq   To stay informed, follow us   LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm   YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0   Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/   About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.   Learn more: capitalgroup.com   Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html   Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin interviews Alan Wilson, an equity portfolio manager with 33 years of investment industry experience. Alan shares stories about his early days at Capital, what he learned from the success of Apple's Steve Jobs, and why he keeps a framed picture of zebras in his office. #CapGroupGlobal For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures For latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq To stay informed, follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Capital Group portfolio managers Mark Casey and Peter Eliot shine a spotlight on several far-reaching investment trends, including remarkable advances in artificial intelligence, the rapid growth of cloud computing, and the rising popularity of weight-loss drugs. This podcast features excerpts from our March 21 webinar, “The Long View: Megatrends to watch.” #CapGroupGlobal Related material  Webinar: The Long View: Megatrends to watch For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures. For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S. visit capitalgroup.com  for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html To stay informed, follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ Copyright ©2024 Capital Group  

Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin interviews Jessica Spaly, an equity portfolio manager based in our San Francisco office. A former retail industry analyst, Jessica discusses why she was drawn to Amazon in the early days of the e-commerce revolution and how her teenage daughters help her assess cutting-edge retail trends today. #CapGroupGlobal For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S. visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights. Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.  U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq To stay informed follow us: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/  About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Capital Group portfolio manager Reed Lowenstein shares how active listening and getting the basic details right has helped him build a successful investing career. He explains the importance of holding onto strong convictions lightly and how judgments of corporate leaders help shape his investment decisions. #CapGroupGlobal For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S. visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.  Watch our latest vodcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist  For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures.  This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024.  American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.  U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq  To stay informed follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/  About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.  Learn more: capitalgroup.com  Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html  Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Capital Group portfolio managers Will Robbins, John Queen and Michelle Black share their views on the stock and bond markets, including the impact of U.S. interest rates that are currently at a 23-year high. This podcast features excerpts from our February 29 webinar, “Asset allocation for 2024.” #CapGroupGlobal Related material Webinar: Asset allocation for 2024  For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S. visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest podcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist  For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq   About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html To stay informed follow us onLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin interviews Carl Kawaja, equity portfolio manager and chair of Capital Research and Management Company. Carl shares his thoughts about growing up on a Caribbean island, why he thinks humor is important to making good investment decisions, and how the rise of new weight loss drugs is affecting companies inside and outside the health care industry. #CapGroupGlobal   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S. visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest vodcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures.   This content is published by Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. which will be renamed Capital Client Group, Inc. on or around July 1, 2024. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq   To stay informed follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/   About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.   Learn more: capitalgroup.com   Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html   Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Commercial real estate is in crisis. In this episode, Capital Group portfolio manager Xavier Goss discusses how work-from-home dynamics are casting a shadow on the market for office space, and what this trend could mean for the U.S. economy. #CapGroupGlobal For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S. visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.  Watch our latest vodcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist  For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures.  Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S. U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.  Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html To stay informed follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Capital Group portfolio manager Paul Benjamin shares his optimistic outlook for the American energy sector, why he thinks oil prices are headed a lot higher, and how an industry that is "starved for capital" can thrive in the years ahead. #CapGroupGlobal For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S. visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest vodcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures.   Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq   About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.  Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html To stay informed follow us on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

In this episode, you'll hear from five portfolio managers with a combined 158 years of investment experience. They also all happen to be women who have found ways to thrive in a male-dominated industry. Each has invested through crises and learned from their successes and failures.    You'll hear about the qualities of an effective management team, how important mentors are, and why women make great investors. #CapGroupGlobal   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S. visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   Watch our latest vodcast, Conversations with Mike Gitlin, on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures.   Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq   About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. Learn more: capitalgroup.com Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html To stay informed follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/ Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Freshly returned from a research trip to India, Capital Group investment director Natalya Zeman, India Affairs Specialist Anirudha Dutta and equity analyst Himanshu Sharma discuss how our  on the ground approach informs our investment decision making in one of the world's fastest growing economies. #CapGroupGlobal   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S., visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures.   Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq   About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.   Learn more: capitalgroup.com    Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html   To stay informed follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0  Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/    Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin interviews Rob Lovelace, equity portfolio manager and chair of Capital International, Inc. In this wide-ranging discussion, Rob shares his thoughts on the investment environment in the U.S., Europe and Asia, his love of geology, and the long-held belief that his biggest competitive advantage is time. #CapGroupGlobal   Watch on YouTube: https://bit.ly/CG-Gitlin-playlist   For our latest insights, practice management ideas and more, subscribe to Capital Ideas at getcapitalideas.com. If you're based outside of the U.S. visit capitalgroup.com for Capital Group insights.   For full disclosures go to capitalgroup.com/global-disclosures   Capital Group, home of American Funds Distributors, Inc. American Funds aren't registered for sales outside the U.S.   U.K. investors can view a glossary of technical terms here: https://bit.ly/49rdcFq   About Capital Group Capital Group was established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, with the mission to improve people's lives through successful investing. With our clients at the core of everything we do, we offer carefully researched products and services to help them achieve their financial goals.   Learn more: capitalgroup.com   Join us: capitalgroup.com/about-us/careers.html   To stay informed follow us LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/42uSYbm YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bahmD0 Follow Mike Gitlin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegitlin/   Copyright ©2024 Capital Group

Forget the 4% rule, Dave Ramsey wants you to believe that you can take an 8% annual income from an American Funds (or other broker-sold) portfolio. We explain why that is incredibly unlikely. Then on to the questions: What's the best allocation among funds in the Thrift savings Plan? Should a REIT in a taxable account be sold and invested in something more tax-efficient? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions? Comments?Forget the 4% rule, Dave Ramsey wants you to believe that you can take an 8% annual income from an American Funds (or other broker-sold) portfolio. We explain why that is incredibly unlikely.Then on to the questions:What's the best allocation among funds in the Thrift savings Plan?Should a REIT in a taxable account be sold and invested in something more tax-efficient?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens if you outlive your money? What do we need to know about investments? How can we have peace of mind about our finances? What does retirement look like in the future? What is an annuity?Thank you to our sponsors: LMNT Electrolytes — our favorite electrolytes for optimal hydration. Listeners receive a free 8-serving sample pack with their purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/AGEIST. InsideTracker — the dashboard to your Inner Health. Listeners get 20% off on all products at InsideTracker.com/AGEIST.Timeline Nutrition — our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners receive 10% off your first order of Mitopure with code AGEIST at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist. Kate Beattie is a senior retirement income strategist with American Funds and she empowers individuals to understand their finances. She discusses what an annuity is, how to find peace of mind around your finances, how to not outlive your money, and more. “Think of those folks who are approaching retirement and they've got that family history of longevity, they're in excellent health, they're likely to experience that above average longevity or life expectancy. If they haven't saved enough to achieve their retirement spending goal but they're looking to maximize their income, however long that may be, those are excellent candidates for an annuity.” “The connection between peace of mind and secure income or that protected lifetime income was so strong across all investors.” “Our dreams of retiring at 65 might now be 80, in order to make your funds last until 120.” “Write down a list of everybody that you talk to on a weekly basis, now go through and cross out every one of those that are people you work with. Our list gets really small. What is our purpose in that next phase?” Listen to the SuperAge podcast wherever you get your pods. Connect with Kate:LinkedInDisclaimer:  The views depicted in this material are for information purposes only and are not necessarily those of Capital Group/American Funds. The views and commentary should not be considered specific advice or recommendations for any individuals.​​Figures are past results and are not predictive of results in future periods.Investments are not FDIC-insured, nor are they deposits of or guaranteed by a bank or any other entity, so they may lose value. Investors should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other important information is contained in the fund prospectuses and summary prospectuses, which can be obtained from a financial professional and should be read carefully before investing.  For current information, visit capitalgroup.com

“Mission Prosperity” features the wisdom of John Prosperi, a financial services executive who has held leadership positions at top wealth management firms like AllianceBernstein, Fidelity Investments, and American Funds. John has been a pioneer and thought leader in developing the model of how these firms marketed their services to Advisors instead of directly to retail investors.KEY POINTS:∙ John emphasizes the importance of planning, building long-term client relationships, and preventing clients from making bad decisions. ∙ The trio discuss how to grow and scale a business, the characteristics of top-performing practices, and the importance of hiring through referrals. They also delve into the trust equation and the significance of effective client review meetings that differentiate advisors from competitors and spark referrals. ∙ One of the challenges many financial services organizations face is trying to grow and scale their businesses, especially for those in leadership tasked with helping emerging leaders hone their productivity skills. ∙ Top performing practices have “healthy teams” relative to internal dynamics. Instagram link hereFB linkConnect with PhilLinkedinConnect with GregLinkedinConnect with John

Questions? Comments?Tom and Don explore another goofy investing advice article (as if something has actually changed).Our listeners ask us:How should assets be consolidated for upcoming retirement?What should be done to create a backdoor IRA with an excess contribution?Which Vanguard fund should replace an American Funds tax-free fund?How safe is Schwab as an investment advisory firm's custodian?What should be done with an old employer's 401k?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom and Don explore another goofy investing advice article (as if something has actually changed). Our listeners ask us: How should assets be consolidated for upcoming retirement? What should be done to create a backdoor IRA with an excess contribution? Which Vanguard fund should replace an American Funds tax-free fund? How safe is Schwab as an investment advisory firm's custodian? What should be done with an old employer's 401k? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when our mentoring relationships span competing firms? As we grow and mature in our careers, which mentoring relationships do we want to evolve with us? In this episode we are talking about competition and the role of mentoring with Holly Framsted and Priya Panse. Holly was a previous guest on We Talk Careers. She spoke about creating a strength-based career. Don't miss it! Holly is the Head of ETFs at Capital Group, home of the American Funds. Holly lives in Redondo Beach, California with her husband and 2 Children   Priya Panse is an investment strategist with BlackRock, specializing in iShares Factor & Sustainable ETFs. She's worked across BlackRock's global offices - Singapore, London and now San Francisco. Priya is also a new mother to a baby boy and an avid hiker in California. Kristine Delano guides the discussion on how your mentoring relationships can grow with you.  Listen on your favorite podcast platform. We Talk Careers Podcast. Follow on Instagram kristine.delano.writer  Visit www.womeninetfs.com to find additional support in the ETF industry.  Go to www.kristinedelano.com for your Thrive Guide: a compilation of the most requested and insightful advice from our guests on Leadership and Advancement. Book recommendations:  - Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult - Time to Parent by Julie Morgenstern

Questions? Comments?Don takes on a variety of questions:How should a son invest in his new 401k?Should he switch American Funds for something less expensive?What's the best way to name beneficiaries on accounts?Why do we suggest some higher cost ETFs?What are the potentail problems when gifting to kids?What do I think of another YouTube financial guru?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don takes on a variety of questions: How should a son invest in his new 401k? Should he switch American Funds for something less expensive? What's the best way to name beneficiaries on accounts? Why do we suggest some higher cost ETFs? What are the potentail problems when gifting to kids? What do I think of another YouTube financial guru? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions? Comments?Don and Tom consider the question that plagues many during times after markets have lost money: Is it a bad idea to retire from work in a bear market? Should you go after a "guaranteed" 9% return?Then, on to your questions:What do we think of an "advisors" advice to use American Funds in lieu of Vanguard funds?How much can a working teenager contribute to a Roth?How can money be given to grandkids and yet protected being used too early?Is her bank advisor actually a fiduciary and how do they make money?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don and Tom consider the question that plagues many during times after markets have lost money: Is it a bad idea to retire from work in a bear market? Should you go after a "guaranteed" 9% return? Then, on to your questions: What do we think of an "advisors" advice to use American Funds in lieu of Vanguard funds? How much can a working teenager contribute to a Roth? How can money be given to grandkids and yet protected being used too early? Is her bank advisor actually a fiduciary and how do they make money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices