Financial Decoder

By Charles Schwab

Cognitive and emotional biases can have a big impact on your financial life. Each episode of Financial Decoder looks closely at one financial decision--and the biases that might cloud your judgment an... more

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How many episodes does Financial Decoder have?

The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.

Financial Decoder episodes:

November 09, 2020 How Does Familiarity Bias Affect Your Investments?
Choosing investments that are familiar can be comforting, but how can you choose more objectively?
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36min
October 26, 2020 How Should You Measure Your Portfolio’s Performance?
Almost everyone wants high returns from their portfolio, but how do you know if you are using the right benchmarks to measure those returns?
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34min
October 05, 2020 Why Is Now a Good Time to Give to Charity?
There is no question that there is a greater need for charitable giving right now, but are there also advantages for donors and charities?
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29min
August 24, 2020 Has the Pandemic Changed Your Financial Plan?
How are investors adapting their plans and investing strategies to the global pandemic?
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28min
July 27, 2020 How Is the Market Correlated to the Economy?
With unemployment at its highest level in generations and whole sectors struggling, is the stock market really correlated to the economy?
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32min
July 13, 2020 Should You Roll Over Your Old 401(k)?
If you’ve left a job recently, what are your options for your old 401(k)?
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25min
June 29, 2020 Should You Use Your Retirement Accounts to Pay Bills?
If you are short on cash, when does it make sense to tap into your retirement accounts?
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24min
June 15, 2020 Should You Buy the Highest-Yielding Bond?
If you are considering two bonds, should you buy the one with the higher yield?
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31min
May 18, 2020 How Should You Invest $1,000?
Whether you’re new to investing or have an established portfolio, how would you invest an extra $1,000? Here are some strategies to help you decide.
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7min
April 27, 2020 Should You Get Out of the Market Now and Get Back In Later?
Whenever there’s a rapid drop in the stock market, whatever the cause, some investors wonder whether they should just get out of the market for a while. Here’s why that approach usually doesn’t work.
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29min

FAQs about Financial Decoder:

How many episodes does Financial Decoder have?

The podcast currently has 154 episodes available.