InvestED: The Rule #1 Investing Podcast

The only knowledge most people have of commodities as an investment is limited to what Hollywood taught us in the 1983 comedy, Trading Places. This week we delve further into commodities and discuss what sets them apart from other types of investments.

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This week we discuss the history of money, how we converted to paper currency, and whether or not it’s a wise decision to invest in gold today.

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This week we discuss the emotional aspect of investing, how to grow when others are fearful, and the various types of bonds.

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What if there was a way to invest in real estate without the hassle of having to manage the property yourself? As part of our ongoing discussion about alternative paths of investing, this week we discuss Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT).

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We discuss if it’s possible to make real estate a beneficial component of your all-weather financial portfolio. We talk about a couple of books we've been reading, how Warren Buffett bought a farm and if Phil should bring back the snap brim hat.

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In this episode, we discuss whether it’s possible to yield high rates of return when you invest in real estate and what "a good rate of return" actually is.

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We discuss the alternative ways of investing if you’re terrified of the stock market and whether or not annuities can be a beneficial addition to your financial portfolio.

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Albert Einstein is famously quoted as saying, “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it. He who doesn't pays it.” In this episode, we discuss the power of compounding interest rates and what the looming threat of inflation means for you and your retirement.

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By 2030, nearly all baby boomers will have passed retirement age, but how many of them are actually prepared to retire comfortably? We discuss the most common ways people save their money for retirement, how different generations have different views of saving, and how much you’ll need to save to retire in the future. Our conversation gets a little heated when we get into the details of how much it actually takes to retire and that inflation is taking money from you. For show notes and more information visit www.investedpodcast.com

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After episode 26 we had promised to talk about dividends in more detail. We discuss what dividends are, how they’re paid out to owners, some Econ-101, can a company be recession proof, and if you should hold off on buying stocks right now.

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