Are Cash and Bonds Safe Anymore?
[5:00] Learn why some asset classes may not be as "safe" as they used to be and why including real assets in your investment portfolio may be a smart move during economic contractions.
The Diderot Effect: How to Avoid Overspending
[2:33] Learn how to avoid overspending and spiraling consumption - the equivalent of financial quicksand - by using tools that can help you frame thinking to come up with better decisions.
Understanding the Animal Spirit at Play in the Market
[2:42] Learn about the animal spirits in play in the market and how understanding market sentiment in terms of these animal spirits can provide insights on how investments will fare.
Balancing Your Portfolio (Part 2): What Boating and Correlation Have in Common
[3:05] Learn about the concept of balance and correlation in your investment portfolio, and why you should consider adding investments that have different risks, not just adding more investments.
Balancing Your Portfolio (Part 1): Don’t Assume 60/40 Is Right For You
[2:28] Learn about the concept of balancing risk in your investment portfolio, including how taking into account the risk weight of stocks and bonds can change the view of how balanced your portfolio actually is.
How Games Can Help You Plan for Your Financial Future
[3:59] Learn how games can help you plan for your financial future and help to determine if you have enough money to live your ideal life.
Achieving the Best Life With the Money You Have
[4:48] Learn about the importance of Financial Life Planning and achieving the best life with the money you have – what we call your "Return on Life".
An Easy Way to Reduce Taxes
[2:31] Learn how to maximize your tax savings using itemized deductions for charitable donations - something we often find missing when viewing tax returns.
Know What You Owe When You Get a Bonus or Equity
[3:00] Learn about tax withholdings on additional compensation and how NOT to get caught short at tax time.