Big show today!

• AI stock picking and back tested data
• An annuity example
• War, Iran, Oil, gasoline oh my....
• Super Shitty investment idea
• A cruise in the western carabbean

Interview with Ryan Cragun.  We discuss his new research.  Do Atheists give more or less than other religious groups?

Also, A listener email.... Should I buy an Annuity.

A few listeners have emailed to let me know that I was NOT clear on the changes to the asset allocations presented in episode 544.  This is a special restatment.  I hope this is more clear.

Interview with Author Erin Louis.  Her new book is "There's No Grave Like Home".  

You can order her new book now!
https://a.co/d/0cIHhuva


Link to Erin's website.  Get information about all of her books here....
https://www.erinlouis.com/

Also in this episode

• 2026 Market adjustment discussion - listen to hear what is changing.
• The 4 books you should read about investing
• Ideas on allocating assets in different account types

Discussion on the Pros and cons of ROTH Conversions
Vanguard has a new tool that may help but, it has llimitations.

It is a good time to think about re-balancing your portfolio.

Why you might want to pay some extra taxes on realized LT Gains

Why are houses so expensive and why it might get worse.

Investing Skeptically:

• Gold ETF.  Should you invest in gold?
• 2025 Market performance Data
• Should you do a ROTH conversion?

Conversation with Jasmin Faulk.  
Her book is "The Last Sandstorn: A Memoir".  She talks about how she escaped from $audi Arabia.

Investing Skeptically:

• Crypto Update
• Health Insurance Costs

Lots of good stuff in this episode

• New investment opportunity if notes
• Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, beneficiaries
• How to lose $40k on solar panels
• Show reviews on Apple Podcast