Exploring Alternative Asset Allocations For DIY Investors
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Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 49 minutes
In this episode we answer emails from Ronald, George, Jeff. We celebrate episode 500 by sharing a few “Easter egg” resources, then jump into listener questions that cut through common investing myths. We discuss a portfolio for a non-profit, rant...
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | 49 minutes
In this episode we answer emails from Jose, Luc and Sara. We discuss using specific tax lots to reduce capital gains when reallocating, how the 0% long-term capital gains bracket works and why many land in the 15% bracket, where to hold gold like...
Sunday, April 5, 2026 | 46 minutes
In this episode we answer emails from Frank, Stephen (from Cincy), Jeff, and Sally. We focus on a common retirement blind spot: once you are financially independent, portfolio tweaks matter less than the life choices you make with the time you ha...
Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 51 minutes
In this episode we answer emails from Dave, Marcus Vindictus, and Sharon. We take a hard look at what “diversified” really means in retirement and why correlations matter more than fund count. We also talk about simplifying messy accounts, using ...
Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 44 minutes
In this episode we answer questions from Dustin, Optimus Bill and Scott. We discuss the common mistake of chasing tickers and low fees instead of building a portfolio around goals and carefully chosen asset classes, cowbell origins, what to do wi...
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 37 minutes
In this episode we answer emails from Andy, John, and Todd. We discuss what "holding dollars" means, the lure of speculation on recent events, the ongoing inadequacies of 401k and 403b plans and their incentives, and small cap value vs....
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 41 minutes
In this episode we answer emails from Nicholas, Nathan and Lisa. We discuss how much gold is enough and how much is too much, why calculators disagree and the best ways to use them, and what “better” means when the future is uncertain. We also w...
Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 44 minutes
In this episode we answer emails from Lee, Leo, Tony, and Samuel. We revel in Lee's generosity and discuss why we hold gold and treasuries, why recent performance should not drive allocation changes and common amateur investor fallacies, how...
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 44 minutes
In this episode we answer emails from TJ, John and Optimus Bill. We discuss TJ's modified Golden Ratio portfolio and backtests, maximizing withdrawals with flexibility, ZROZ vs. TLT simulated leverage, gambling problems, intermediate accumul...
Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 61 minutes
In this episode we answer emails from Optimus Bill, Mark and Ryan. We discuss donor advised fund sponsor Daffy and a strips fund portfolio substitution, the challenges of figuring out accumulation without getting caught up in chasing shiny object...