Listen to this week’s episode, a redux of Episode 37: Timin’ the Market. “The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable.” ~John Kenneth Galbraith, Harvard economist When the market is moving, people begin to wonder whether they should try and time its cycles. Let’s look at timing the market, specifically:

Listen to this week’s episode, a redux of Episode 21: The Trouble with Target Date Funds. “Be sure you positively identify your target before you pull the trigger.” ~Tom Flynn Insert Tex Target Date Funds are the default options for many investors in their 401(k)s. Not because they are great options, but because they cover…

Cyrus asks, “Can you beat the S&P 500?” Specifically, he references how Dave Ramsey has said on his show that it is “easy to find funds that outperform the S&P 500.” Is this true? And if it is so easy, why doesn’t everyone do it? I did provide an answer to this three years ago…

Trent asked me recently, “Why is my investment performance worse than the S&P 500?” Specifically, he had heard that the S&P 500 returned 25%+ in 2024. His annual performance in his 401(k) was 18%. Why the discrepancy? (Remember that you can submit your questions to the show by emailing us at Questions@RetireMentorship.com or by visiting…

Episode 153 | The S&P 500 cracked 5,000 on February 9th, 2024. Over time, the S&P 500 has produced remarkable wealth. Will you be in when it cracks 10,000?

Episode 150 | This latest bear market is the third in five and a half years. Three! In only five years. Each one was unique and yet the same.

Episode 143 | Despite our best efforts, we usually invest based on feelings. But good investing often involves doing the opposite of what we feel.

Episode 140 | Do not listen to the Siren Song of short-term guarantees. In the realm of investments and financial decisions, the age-old debate between short-term guaranteed returns and long-term potential returns is perennial.

Episode 132 | Everyone is rich but me! Wrong. The truth is we are wealthy. Instead of keeping up with the Jones, let’s expand our perspective.

Episode 126 | Hollywood can push out Stock Market thrillers, and 2016’s Money Monster is no different. What lessons can we learn from the big screen?