A personal finance and investing podcast on money, how it works, how to invest it and how to live without worrying about it. J. David Stein is a former Chief Investment Strategist and money manager. For close to two decades, he has been teaching individuals and institutions how to invest and handle their finances in ways that are simple to understand. More info at moneyfortherestofus.com
The Money For the Rest of Us podcast educates listeners on all aspects of the economy. Its mission is to help others become more confident in investing their money. The host is J. David Stein. He has years of experience managing money for institutions and individuals. David had a long career as an investment strategist, where he educated clients about the volatile market. When he retired, he continued teaching through writing and podcasting.
The series started in 2014 with the simple question, "What is money?" This is the premise of the entire podcast. According to David, experience and economic expertise are always attached to politics. He cares about how it works in the real world and teaches others about it. David believes investors are best when sharing and learning with a community.
Interest rates are a popular podcast topic. One episode investigates how the price of money has changed over the last 700 years. Can rates keep on rising? David shares a few low-risk methods to make the most of higher interest rates. Another episode explores the effect of one's financial blueprint through areas such as housing. David also shares insights from the Federal Reserve Jackson Hole Symposium. At this annual conference, central bank leaders discuss long-term policy issues. How might their actions impact interest rates?
As someone who retired early, David shares advice on approaching retirement funds. He discusses the balance between spending, saving, and investing in one podcast episode. It's not about spending beyond one's means. David says everyone should estimate how much they can spend. He explains how in the episode "Die With Zero: Why You Should Start Spending Now."
Money For the Rest of Us isn't about relying on someone else to secure one's financial future. This podcast has advice and insight so everyone can manage it for themselves. Listeners learn about everything from government debt to social security. There are extra educational episodes, including the "Bond Investing Masterclass Bonus Episode." New episodes air every week and can be between 30 and 60 minutes long.
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