#158 How reserves, slack and simple rules of thumb help us deal with radical uncertainty. Why the next financial crisis is unlikely to be like the last one. This episode of Money For the Rest of Us is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps health conscious people get special life insurance rates. Go to healthiq.com/david to support the show ... Show More
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There Is No Perfect Portfolio. Just Good Enough
Why portfolio construction is messy, personal, and never perfect. We compare the pros and cons of several portfolio strategies, including target-date funds, risk parity, and role-based portfolios. We conclude with three AI-related fallacies that will help us better navigate the c ... Show More
27m 28s
Apr 1
A MFTROU Update, Cognitive Offloading Versus Cognitive Surrender, and Live Portfolio Cohorts
In this mini episode, I share some examples of how I am using Claude Cowork and other tools to boost my productivity and build investment portfolio analysis tools. I also share more details on the live portfolio cohorts we will be holding next month.You can learn more about our l ... Show More
7m 6s
Aug 2020
139: Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Life Insurance (But Absolutely Need To) with Joe Saul-Sehy
Life Insurance is the most exciting topic on the planet!
Just kidding. But just because it isn’t a super exciting topic doesn’t mean you don’t need to know about it.
Today, Joe Saul-Sehy, host of the Stacking Benjamins podcast, joins Scott and Mindy to talk about Life Insurance. ... Show More
1h 16m
Nov 2025
261. Save Money on Medical Bills and Navigate Health Insurance Like a Pro with Dan Weissmann
Healthcare in America shouldn’t feel like a rigged game––but too often it does. Leaving many people feeling swindled by confusing insurance plans, surprise medical bills, and endless fine print. To help navigate this complex system, I'm joined by Dan Weissmann, journalist and hos ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 2024
2909: It's Time For You To Get A Life - Insurance by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Financial Security
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Episode 2909:
J. Money humorously emphasizes the importance of life insurance, which he rebrands as "Mo’ Money, Less Problems" (MML ... Show More
10m 37s
Oct 2024
Secrets to Saving on Car Insurance: What No One Tells You
Ready to fuel up your wallet with cash savings? This episode is all about slashing your car insurance costs—and trust me, it’s juicier than it sounds!
You know how I’m obsessed with finding travel deals on sites like Kayak, Expedia, or Tripadvisor? Well, car insurance deserves th ... Show More
38m 5s