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In this solo episode, Andrew shares the story behind a major shift: stepping down from actively running the investing newsletter and handing stock picking off to someone he trusts. He explains why he made the change, what he learned from years of stock picking, and what he wishes he understood earlier in the journey.
Andrew frames the episode as “The Life of a Stock Picker,” laying out 10 principles meant to help listeners think clearer, stay persistent through tough markets, and avoid common mental traps. He talks about approaching investing with a clean slate, learning from different strategies without getting dogmatic, and sticking with it when bear markets make you question everything.
Key Topics Covered:
Why Andrew stepped down from active stock picking and newsletter management
Principle 1: Approach investing with a clean slate
Principle 2: Find the good in every strategy (don’t get dogmatic)
Principle 3: Keep going through bear markets and drawdowns
Mastering emotions, avoiding bias, and staying humble enough to ask for help
Timestamps:
01:10 – Why he stepped down and what led to the decision
03:58 – Principle 1: Approach with a clean slate
07:47 – Books as a “life hack”
10:19 – Principle 2: Find the good in every strategy
14:51 – Principle 3: Keep going (bear market lessons)
17:29 – “So much red” and how demoralizing drawdowns feel
20:19 – Don’t sell at the bottom and miss the recovery
24:00 – Principle 5: Seize the day (don’t worship the number)
27:54 – Master your emotions
32:05 – Quit taking this so seriously
35:19 – Swing for the fences
41:02 – Don’t overthink it (analysis paralysis)
44:25 – Be humble and ask for help
Resources Mentioned
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter/
Have questions or want your story featured? Email the show at [email protected] or comment below. Your feedback shapes the podcast!
Remember, invest with a margin of safety—emphasis on the safety. Have a great week, and we’ll talk to you next time.
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Andrew and Dave break down three Peter Lynch principles from Beating the Street and how they apply them in real investing decisions. The focus is on avoiding “rearview mirror” thinking, building conviction in great businesses, and finding opportunity where nobody’s paying attention.
They cover examples like Nike and HP (past success doesn’t guarantee future results), Microsoft’s turnaround under Satya Nadella, and the psychology of “averaging up” into winners like Google.
Key Topics Covered
“You can’t see the future through a rearview mirror”
Nike and HP as cautionary examples
Microsoft’s turnaround under Satya Nadella
“The best stock to buy may be the one you already own” (averaging up)
“When even the analysts are bored, it’s time to start buying”
Timestamps
01:29 – Principle 1: rearview mirror thinking
02:13 – Nike (going direct, slowing growth)
06:18 – HP & innovation pressure
11:23 – Microsoft turnaround (Ballmer → Nadella)
15:52 – Principle 2: best stock may be one you own
16:13 – Averaging up & anchoring bias
19:40 – Google (buying again at higher prices)
21:46 – Social media narratives and contrarian thinking
23:57 – Principle 3: buy when analysts are bored
24:21 – Danaher & spinoff return distortion
28:16 – McKesson & boring businesses vs hype
30:33 – More boring winners
Resources Mentioned
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter/
Have questions or want your story featured? Email the show at [email protected] or comment below. Your feedback shapes the podcast!
Remember, invest with a margin of safety—emphasis on the safety. Have a great week, and we’ll talk to you next time.
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This episode is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice—please consult an attorney for guidance on your specific situation.
In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan Raidt is joined by fan-favorite guest Dave Ahern for a follow-up to AAR31—because trusts are often the bigger, more protective “umbrella” when it comes to estate planning.
They break down what a trust is, how it differs from a will, what probate can look like if you pass away (or become incapacitated) without anything in place, and why this isn’t just about you—it’s about protecting the people who depend on you.
Topics Covered:
Trust vs will: what each one does
What probate is and why it can be a financial disaster for families
Pros/cons of wills and trusts
Revocable vs irrevocable trusts
What can go wrong
Timestamps:
01:55 What is a trust vs a will?
03:58 What happens if you die or become incapacitated without either?
06:28 Probate timelines (and why it can wreck a family financially)
08:46 Pros and cons of a will
10:20 Pros and cons of a trust (and why it can be expensive/complex)
12:23 How trusts control who can access assets (and when)
16:39 Why trusts can include restrictions (age, graduation, etc.)
18:46 Revocable vs irrevocable trusts (core differences)
22:09 Banks can’t give legal advice—start with an attorney
27:50 What can go wrong with a trust (be specific + choose trustees carefully)
Resources Mentioned
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter/
Free monthly budgeting spreadsheet: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/
Email Evan: [email protected]
Have questions or want your story featured? Email the show at [email protected] or comment below. Your feedback shapes the podcast!
Remember, financial freedom is built one smart move at a time. Keep it simple, keep it steady, and at any rate, we’ll see you next time.
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Today’s show is sponsored by:
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This episode is a Bird’s Eye View breakdown of GE Vernova (ticker: GEV), a newer standalone company spun out of General Electric. Andrew and Dave walk through what the business is, how it makes money, and why it’s showing up in investor conversations—especially around electrification and power demand.
They cover GE Vernova’s three operating segments and explain why electrification is the most exciting long-run opportunity. The conversation then shifts to the power segment and the AI/data center demand story, including how gas turbines are being positioned as a practical solution for stable, sustained power.
Key Topics Covered:
What GE Vernova is and why it was spun out of GE
The 3 segments
Backlog as a runway indicator
AI/data centers and the demand for sustained electricity
Valuation & execution risk
Timestamps:
00:15 – Bird’s Eye View on GE Vernova (GEV)
01:38 – What is GE Vernova and how does it make money?
02:46 – “Energy to change the world”
07:07 – $26B and what backlog means
08:12 – Book-to-bill style thinking
09:43 – AI/data centers driving demand for stable power
13:37 – Capacity booked out to 2028 & building more capacity
16:21 – Small modular reactors (SMRs) and why they matter
18:51 – Revenue growth context & profitability trend
24:05 – Balance sheet strength
34:32 – Oracle comparison
35:19 – Other electrification demand drivers
Resources Mentioned
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter
Bird’s Eye View of Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) with Adrian of Stratosphere: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/birds-eye-view-of-brookfield-asset-management-bam-with-adrian-of-stratosphere-podc/
Have questions or want your story featured? Email the show at [email protected] or comment below. Your feedback shapes the podcast!
Remember, invest with a margin of safety—emphasis on the safety. Have a great week, and we’ll talk to you next time.
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Today’s show is sponsored by:
Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. https://www.shopify.com/beginners
Download the Plynk app today to start building your investing confidence: https://plynkinvest.app.link/IFB
Go to auraframes.com and use promo code BEGINNERS at checkout to get $35 off https://auraframes.com/
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This episode continues the Financials Demystified series with a practical, beginner-friendly breakdown of long-term liabilities on the balance sheet. Dave and Andrew focus on what these line items actually mean, why they matter, and how to use them to understand a company’s real financial risk.
They start with operating lease liabilities, what leases represent, why context matters, and how investors can compare lease obligations to profits, revenue, and even per-store economics. Then they move into tax liabilities, explaining the difference between deferred taxes and longer-term tax obligations (often tied to uncertain tax positions).
Key Topics Covered
Long-term liabilities basics and how they show up on the balance sheet
Operating lease liabilities and how to think about them
Deferred taxes vs long-term tax obligations
Long-term debt and why “laddering” maturities matters
Practical metrics to evaluate liabilities and debt risk
Timestamps
01:44 – Operating lease liabilities explained
04:00 – Putting lease liabilities in context with profits
10:26 – Restaurant metrics: revenue, labor costs, and food costs
13:09 – Deferred taxes and long-term tax liabilities (Microsoft example)
18:42 – Long-term debt “peel the onion” (Danaher example)
20:10 – Debt maturity schedules and why staggered maturities reduce risk
24:49 – What debt details reveal about management and capital allocation
27:33 – ROIC vs cost of capital and why the spread matters
32:49 – Key metrics: debt-to-equity and net debt to EBITDA
35:21 – Quick checks: cash vs total debt and interest coverage ratio
Resources Mentioned
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter/
Have questions or want your story featured? Email the show at [email protected] or comment below. Your feedback shapes the podcast!
Remember, invest with a margin of safety—emphasis on the safety. Have a great week, and we’ll talk to you next time.
Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening.
Today’s show is sponsored by:
Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. https://www.shopify.com/beginners
Download the Plynk app today to start building your investing confidence: https://plynkinvest.app.link/IFB
Go to auraframes.com and use promo code BEGINNERS at checkout to get $35 off https://auraframes.com/
Get your free quote and see how much you could save at SelectQuote.com/beginners
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In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan Raidt and Andrew Sather dig into the four big reasons it feels so much harder to get ahead financially in 2026: housing is way less affordable, wage growth has stalled, personal debt is at record highs, and savings rates have plummeted.
They share stats that put today’s money struggles in context—and then get practical, with concrete moves you can make to survive (and even thrive) in this new reality: from budgeting and side gigs, to leveraging your network, getting transparent about money, and avoiding the debt traps that are everywhere.
Topics Covered:
Why housing is so much less affordable than it used to be
Stagnant wages: why most people’s income hasn’t kept up
The debt trap: how credit cards and easy financing make things worse
What’s behind plummeting savings rates (and how to fix yours)
Actionable strategies: budgeting, side gigs, investing, and using your “village”
Timestamps:
01:44 When was money “easier” — nostalgia vs reality
05:52 Housing affordability
09:16 How to make buying a home possible
13:50 Why budgeting is still the first step
18:00 Wages: why they’ve stalled, and how to actually get a raise
21:00 Side gigs, skill-building, and leveraging your network
25:19 The “village” approach
29:09 The debt trap
32:26 How wealthy people use debt
36:42 Should you pay off debt early?
40:42 Savings rates: why they’ve dropped, and how to build yours back up
Resources Mentioned
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter/
Free monthly budgeting spreadsheet: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/
Email Evan at [email protected]
Have questions or want your story featured? Email the show at [email protected] or comment below. Your feedback shapes the podcast!
Remember, financial freedom is built one smart move at a time. Keep it simple, keep it steady, and at any rate, we’ll see you next time.
Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening.
Today’s show is sponsored by:
Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. https://www.shopify.com/beginners
Download the Plynk app today to start building your investing confidence: https://plynkinvest.app.link/IFB
Go to auraframes.com and use promo code BEGINNERS at checkout to get $35 off https://auraframes.com/
Get your free quote and see how much you could save at SelectQuote.com/beginners
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In this episode, Dave and Andrew mark a major investing milestone: Warren Buffett stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. They use the moment to walk through the biggest lessons Buffett taught them as investors—why staying away from Wall Street noise can be an advantage, and why simple, common-sense thinking often wins.
The conversation covers core Buffett ideas like the “power of doing nothing,” staying inside your circle of competence, and treating Mr. Market as a servant—not a guide. They also dig into how Buffett built conviction, why reading and learning compounds over time, and how durable moats can drive long-term returns.
Key Topics Covered
Buffett stepping down: why his legacy matters for everyday investors
The “power of doing nothing” and ignoring market noise
Circle of competence & saying no to stay focused
Mr. Market: using volatility as opportunity, not direction
Moats & margin of safety
Timestamps
01:20 – Buffett steps down as CEO
02:41 – “Guy in Nebraska” vs Wall Street
06:03 – People expected the “elephant gun,” but he did nothing
07:33 – Ignore analyst reports
09:05 – Circle of competence
12:06 – Mr. Market is “psychotic”
13:48 – American Express salad oil scandal
16:48 – Reading and learning
22:33 – Buffett evolving: cigar butts to quality businesses
24:03 – Moat durability = longer runway for better returns
25:21 – Price awareness
28:12 – Margin of safety: “heads I win, tails I don’t lose much”
30:34 – Resources to learn more
Resources Mentioned
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter/
Have questions or want your story featured? Email the show at [email protected] or comment below. Your feedback shapes the podcast!
Remember, invest with a margin of safety—emphasis on the safety. Have a great week, and we’ll talk to you next time.
Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening.
Today’s show is sponsored by:
Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. https://www.shopify.com/beginners
Download the Plynk app today to start building your investing confidence: https://plynkinvest.app.link/IFB
Go to auraframes.com and use promo code BEGINNERS at checkout to get $35 off https://auraframes.com/
Get your free quote and see how much you could save at SelectQuote.com/beginners
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This episode answers three listener questions to kick off the new year. First, Dave and Andrew break down the difference between Coca-Cola (KO) and Coca-Cola Consolidated (COKE)—why the brand/business model matters, what makes bottling and distribution a different kind of investment, and what to look for before assuming a “price drop” is automatically a buying opportunity.
Next, they tackle a common beginner question: how to think about NVIDIA compared to Apple and Google. Finally, they discuss why they sold Crown Castle (CCI) in the Real Money Portfolio—what changed in the thesis, how to think about selling at a loss, and why opportunity cost and ego can quietly wreck long-term returns.
Key Topics Covered
KO vs COKE
Why distribution can be a moat
NVIDIA vs Apple/Google: valuation, expectations, and forward returns
Crown Castle sale
Selling losers
Timestamps
00:01:32 – KO vs COKE
02:06 – What COKE actually is
03:22 – Capital intensity + ROIC differences
005:11 – COKE’s dividend changes + what’s driving the improved numbers
07:19 – Distribution matters: Celsius/Pepsi example + why moats can be distribution-driven
09:41 – How to think about analyzing distribution businesses
16:06 – KO growth expectations vs looking deeper at COKE’s recent performance
18:01 – Brand vs distributor over the long run
22:27 – Apple/Google vs NVIDIA
23:05 – Great company, but priced for huge expectations
29:34 – Valuation risk
30:17 – Why NVIDIA gets the warning vs Apple/Google
33:35 – Why they sold Crown Castle (CCI)
37:48 – Selling at a loss
Resources Mentioned
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter/
Have questions or want your story featured? Email the show at [email protected] or comment below. Your feedback shapes the podcast!
Remember, invest with a margin of safety—emphasis on the safety. Have a great week, and we’ll talk to you next time.
Timestamps are generated by artificial intelligence, and are not 100% accurate depending on the platform used for listening.
Today’s show is sponsored by:
Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. https://www.shopify.com/beginners
Download the Plynk app today to start building your investing confidence: https://plynkinvest.app.link/IFB
Go to auraframes.com and use promo code BEGINNERS at checkout to get $35 off https://auraframes.com/
Get your free quote and see how much you could save at SelectQuote.com/beginners
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In this listener Q&A episode of At Any Rate, Evan Raidt answers two practical questions from Keaton: how to estimate the after-tax value of 401(k) contributions, and how to save for unpredictable big expenses like car repairs and home maintenance.
First, Evan explains why 401(k) dollars can’t be compared directly to normal spending or savings—because they’re pre-tax. Then he shifts to emergency funds: where to keep them, what they should cover, how much to aim for.
Topics Covered:
Why 401(k) contributions aren’t apples-to-apples with normal spending
A simple method to estimate your effective tax rate and convert 401(k) contributions to an after-tax equivalent
Emergency funds
What emergency funds should cover
Timestamps:
00:59 Welcome back
02:14 Keaton’s questions: after-tax 401(k)
03:41 Why 401(k) money can’t be compared directly to other dollars
05:34 What this “after-tax equivalent” is for
06:21 Step 1: find taxable income on your last federal tax return
07:32 Step 2: estimate effective tax rate
09:10 Step 3: reduce 401(k) contributions by that rate (apples-to-apples
12:23 Emergency fund basics
14:29 Why a credit card is NOT an emergency fund
21:33 How much to save
Resources Mentioned
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter/
Free monthly budgeting spreadsheet: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/
Podcast survey: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/podsurvey/
Email Evan: [email protected]
Have questions or want your story featured? Email the show at [email protected] or comment below. Your feedback shapes the podcast!
Remember, invest with a margin of safety—emphasis on the safety. Have a great week, and we’ll talk to you next time.
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Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. https://www.shopify.com/beginners
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Upgrade your everyday essentials with Quince—get free shipping on your first order at https://www.quince.com/beginner.
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In this episode, the Pitch Team (Tyler, Brandon, and Constantin) gets into a practical conversation about what to do when your portfolio feels “too hot” and you’re worried about a downturn. The group talks through how risk tolerance, time horizon, and having an actual exit plan matter more than trying to time the market.
They also dig into what “defensive” really means in real life—comparing sectors like real estate, healthcare, utilities, energy, insurance, and banks—and why even “safe” areas can still drop when the overall market sells off.
Key Topics Covered
Reducing concentration risk and thinking in portfolio allocation terms
“Don’t fiddle” vs making smart adjustments as your timeline shortens
Defensive sectors
Dividend thinking
Comparing “defensive” companies
Timestamps:
00:00:58 – Retirement portfolio feels overexposed
00:03:01 – “Climbing the wall of worry”
00:04:51 – The real question: if you sell and the market keeps going up, how will you feel?
00:05:10 – Brandon trims QQQM and reallocates
00:10:36 – “Have an exit plan”
00:14:00 – Conservative mindset & Buffett rules (“don’t lose money”)
00:15:04 – Time horizon matters
00:16:28 – “Don’t fiddle”
00:19:08 – Defensive sectors
00:23:34 – Real estate & REIT framing
00:26:52 – Walmart vs Amazon as “defensive” plays
00:30:31 – Costco enters the debate
00:36:21 – PayPal as a dividend payer
00:38:35 – Regulation risk
00:41:18 – DRIP vs conviction
00:44:01 – UnitedHealth: “too big to fail?”
00:47:05 – Are banks defensive? Exposure matters!
00:53:04 – PayPal vs Nubank
01:03:29 – “Bet the house”
Resources Mentioned
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter/
Have questions or want your story featured? Email the show at [email protected] or comment below. Your feedback shapes the podcast!
Remember, invest with a margin of safety—emphasis on the safety. Have a great week, and we’ll talk to you next time.
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Today’s show is sponsored by:
Go to SHOPIFY.COM/beginners to start selling with Shopify today. https://www.shopify.com/beginners
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Go to auraframes.com and use promo code BEGINNERS at checkout to get $35 off https://auraframes.com/
Get your free quote and see how much you could save at SelectQuote.com/beginners
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