Money For the Rest of Us podcast

Money For the Rest of Us

A personal finance and investing podcast on money, how it works, how to invest it and how to live without worrying about it. J. David Stein is a former Chief Investment Strategist and money manager. For close to two decades, he has been teaching individuals and institutions how to invest and handle their finances in ways that are simple to understand. More info at moneyfortherestofus.com

A personal finance and investing podcast on money, how it works, how to invest it and how to live without worrying about it. J. David Stein is a former Chief Investment Strategist and money manager. For close to two decades, he has been teaching individuals and institutions how to invest and handle their finances in ways that are simple to understand. More info at moneyfortherestofus.com

 

#572

There Is No Perfect Portfolio. Just Good Enough

Why portfolio construction is messy, personal, and never perfect. We compare the pros and ... more

15 Apr 2026

27 MINS

27:28

15 Apr 2026


#571

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 tool... more

01 Apr 2026

07 MINS

07:06

01 Apr 2026


#570

Is Another Great Financial Crisis Coming? 5 Ways to Prepare

How the Iran conflict and other developments could lead to another major financial crisis.... more

25 Mar 2026

27 MINS

27:14

25 Mar 2026


#569

AI Is Changing Me - and the Case for Good Enough

When is good enough actually good enough? AI is reshaping how I work and live. And a membe... more

11 Mar 2026

25 MINS

25:36

11 Mar 2026


#568

What Average Really Looks Like — and Can Managed Futures Help?

How historical and expected returns for university endowments can guide us in setting reas... more

25 Feb 2026

27 MINS

27:52

25 Feb 2026


#567

Asset Location: Where You Invest, Where You Live, What You Can Access

In this episode, we look at asset location, how to decide which investments belong in taxa... more

11 Feb 2026

23 MINS

23:33

11 Feb 2026


#566

Why Catastrophe Bonds Yield 12%. Should You Invest?

A new ETF allows individuals to earn income by insuring against natural disasters through ... more

28 Jan 2026

23 MINS

23:59

28 Jan 2026


#565

What Will Drive Financial Markets in 2026—and How to Make It Your Best Year

We explore the forces likely to shape financial markets in 2026 and how to make better dec... more

14 Jan 2026

32 MINS

32:42

14 Jan 2026


#564

Debt Is For Managing Wealth Not Creating It

Should you borrow money to magnify returns in your 401 (k), IRA, or other tax-deferred ret... more

17 Dec 2025

26 MINS

26:29

17 Dec 2025


#563

Do Retiring Baby Boomers Actually Move Markets? And How Much Do Demographics Really Matter

As Baby Boomers continue to retire, some analysts expect financial markets to feel the str... more

10 Dec 2025

23 MINS

23:11

10 Dec 2025


#562

Burnout, Breaks, and the Courage to Spend with David Bach

David converses with best-selling author David Bach about preventing burnout through sabba... more

19 Nov 2025

42 MINS

42:29

19 Nov 2025


#561

Sports Betting Is Not Investing

Can you really make money sports betting on low-risk, high-probability events? Topics cove... more

12 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:37

12 Nov 2025