Tom and Don take aim at the persistent myth that active management adds meaningful long-term value, using a new study highlighted by Larry Swedroe showing that 1,260 balanced mutual funds dramatically underperformed simple low-cost index portfolios from 1990–2021. The duo contrasts expensive actively managed balanced funds with inexpensive index strategies l ... Show More
May 7
Retirement Quiz
Tom takes a Wall Street Journal retirement-account quiz while Don gleefully plays game show host, leading to a surprisingly useful (and occasionally chaotic) discussion of HSAs, Roth IRAs, Trump accounts, 529 plans, contribution limits, and retirement withdrawal rules. The episod ... Show More
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AEE 2438: Get Outta Dodge With This American Culture Vocabulary
Take our free English-level quiz here to find out what your current English level is. Do you love All Ears English? Try our other podcasts here: Business English Podcast: Improve your Business English with 3 episodes per week, featuring Lindsay, Michelle, and Aubrey IELTS Energy ... Show More
17m 22s