On Halloween Eve, Don takes four listener questions about starting young, retiring early, managing risk, and making the most of Social Security. The costumes may be spooky, but the answers are practical. First, he weighs whether an 18-year-old without earned income should keep an Acorns account or move to a taxable brokerage account. Then he explains why so ... Show More
Oct 29
Ep. 2010: The Market Timing Mirage
Market timing always looks easy in hindsight: just miss the 30 worst days. The catch is that the market’s best and worst days cluster together, so getting out means risking the rebound. Don and Tom unpack the seductive math, the impossible two-part prediction, and why diversified ... Show More
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