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 136 episodes available.

Financial Decoder episodes:

October 14, 2019 How Did Chuck Schwab Disrupt an Industry? EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Founder and Chairman of the Board Chuck Schwab joins Mark Riepe for a candid discussion about the decisions he made that disrupted the brokerage industry.
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24min
September 30, 2019 Which Biases Should You Protect Against?
Scientists and researchers have identified over a hundred cognitive and emotional biases, but which ones are most likely to affect you? It partly depends on your age.
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22min
September 16, 2019 Should You Pay Attention to the News Out of Washington?
Politics can affect many of your financial decisions. What’s the best way to understand the impact of policy and political changes on your investments?
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32min
June 17, 2019 Should You Be More Active With Your Portfolio?
There are a lot of ways your emotions and biases can get in the way of buying or selling a stock. What are some strategies to try to overcome these traps?
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27min
June 03, 2019 Do You Really Need an Estate Plan?
You don’t have to be super wealthy to have an estate plan. In fact, most people could benefit from one. So why do we tend to procrastinate?
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18min
May 20, 2019 When Should You Retire?
There’s no one retirement age that’s right for everyone, but what are the factors that can help you make your own decision?
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30min
May 06, 2019 How Can You Catch Up on Retirement Savings?
If you’re behind on saving for retirement, it can seem almost impossible to get on the right track. Can our built in biases actually help make the catch-up process easier?
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24min
April 08, 2019 Should You Diversify Differently?
The more stocks you own, the more diversified you are, right? Not necessarily. There could be other factors—including your own built-in biases—holding you back from creating a truly diversified portfolio.
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39min
February 25, 2019 What Should You Do with Your 401(k)?
Most people with a 401(k) realize it’s critical to achieving their retirement goals, but what is the best way to take care of it and help it grow?
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30min
February 11, 2019 How Much Risk Should You Take with Bonds?
As investors get closer to retirement, they often start to think more about bonds—and about reducing risk.
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31min

FAQs about Financial Decoder:

How many episodes does Financial Decoder have?

The podcast currently has 136 episodes available.