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We make the complicated stock market simple. We show you how to take advantage of the emotions in the market with lessons from successful strategies such as value investing and dividend growth investing, with a few elements of growth investing and trend following.

    Investing Basics with Jeremy Schneider of Personal Finance Club - The Secret to Building Wealth

    Investing Basics with Jeremy Schneider of Personal Finance Club - The Secret to Building Wealth

    Welcome to a special episode of the Investing for Beginners Podcast. Today, we welcome our guest, Jeremy Schneider—an internet entrepreneur who turned his financial life around and now shares his wisdom through his venture, Personal Finance Club. From budgeting to diversifying investments, learn about Jeremy's straightforward approach to successful investing. We delve into the importance of living below your means and the power of indexing. Join us as we exchange thoughts on financial education, credit card usage, and innovative financial concepts like branded index funds and advice-only financial services. Stay tuned to hear Jeremy's personal investing strategies and how automatic investments into index funds have brought him success. Let's talk about how discipline in spending, informed investing, and staying focused on your financial goals can lead to meaningful wealth. Let's dive right in!
    01:43 Summary: Read books on personal finance, noticed same message. Pop culture promotes spending, debt, materialism. Real path to wealth is spending less, investing consistently. Quit job, took a year off, started personal finance club to help friends.
    04:18 Financial independence leads to existential crisis
    09:01 Confusion, frustration, but finally booked flight.
    09:41 Credit cards tempting, rationalizing spending for points.
    15:04 Spending doesn't make you rich; habits matter.
    18:12 Overcoming inertia is key to starting.
    21:55 Link bank account, transfer money, buy stocks.
    25:54 Simplicity and low expense ratios benefit investments.
    29:54 Many ways to invest, don't overcomplicate it.
    32:43 Mutual funds buy in dollars, not shares.
    36:40 Lack of financial education feeds debt cycle.
    40:09 Finding good financial advisors: learn to invest.
    42:32 Easy way to find advisors and more.
    44:19 We enjoyed talking to you, Jeremy. Thanks!
    More from Jeremy:
    Personal Finance Club
    Instagram
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    • 49 min
    IFB318: Andrew's Valuable Insights - A Conversation on Building and Evolving an Investment Portfolio

    IFB318: Andrew's Valuable Insights - A Conversation on Building and Evolving an Investment Portfolio

    Welcome back to another episode of the Investing for Beginners Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special treat as we interview Andrew and delve into his investing journey and the evolution of his portfolio. We'll discuss the lessons he's learned, the changes he's made, and the valuable insights he's gained over the years. From adjusting his investing style to understanding the importance of both numbers and narrative, Andrew shares his experiences and reflections. Join us as we explore the ever-changing world of investing and how it shapes our portfolio strategies. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into this insightful conversation on investing and building a successful portfolio.
    00:59 Learning what works for your style, goals.
    05:14 Understanding finance as a storytelling detective.
    06:24 Price and narrative matter for long-term investing.
    13:01 Cyclical industry tied to supply and demand; innovation persists even during slowdowns.
    16:38 Company's success relies on humble confidence.
    20:18 Value Spotlight reveals valuable insights for investors.
    21:58 Price of Value Spotlight newsletter increased to $49.
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    • 28 min
    IFB317: Listener Q&A - Navigating Market Turbulence with Long-Term Investments

    IFB317: Listener Q&A - Navigating Market Turbulence with Long-Term Investments

    From figuring out profitable business models to spreading investments across sectors, we've got it all covered in this episode. Get ready for some discussions on the importance of aligning your business goals with your passion and the value your business can contribute. We'll also explore the passive approach of owning the entire stock market, strategies of selective sector investing, and the long-term viability and challenges in the REIT business. We'll address questions about accurately measuring returns and the discussion never gets “dinky” when we talk about investments and the importance of adopting a long-term perspective.
    00:56 Smart guys at Microsoft pivoted to cloud.
    05:46 Choose investor type wisely, diversify, avoid speculation.
    06:44 Chasing business cycles is risky; diversification is better.
    11:11 Navigating investment sectors requires caution and research.
    13:28 Anticipated recession, uncertain but holding on.
    19:17 End result matters, not short-term performance.
    20:17 End result matters more, less short-term stress.
    24:34 Uncertain future, proceed with caution in investments.
    29:06 Contractual setup reveals REIT debt and potential market share.
    30:52 REIT dividend offers temporary pain relief, long-term usage.
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    • 37 min
    Building a Diversified Portfolio: Exploring ETFs and Comparing Different Areas with Long-Time Listener Ali

    Building a Diversified Portfolio: Exploring ETFs and Comparing Different Areas with Long-Time Listener Ali

    Welcome back to another episode of The Investing For Beginners Podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest joining us, Ali, a dedicated listener and newer investor who has some interesting insights to share. Ali began investing in 2021, focusing on building an emergency fund before diving into the world of stocks and ETFs. We'll discover Ali's investment strategy, including his approach to diversification, his thoughts on international investing, and his preference for certain sectors. Ali also reveals his risk tolerance and the factors that influence his investment decisions.
    00:00:34 Thankful for the podcast, started investing in 2019.
    00:05:03 Follow portfolio picks, with a few exceptions.
    00:07:04 Hopeful for growth, no bonds for now.
    00:09:50 Took a risk investing in dogecoin.
    00:13:11 Good outlook for Texas Instruments, unsure about TSM.
    00:18:49 Expense ratio crucial; wary of international investing.
    00:21:00 Stick with what I know, but international opportunities exist.
    00:24:00 More international companies on NYSE/Nasdaq desired.
    00:27:38 Good idea, like your financial future journey?
    00:32:27 Interest rates drive demand for treasury bonds.
    00:35:20 Questions about using government website for bond investments.
    00:36:49 Bond funds buy bonds of different maturities.
    00:41:06 Personal question. My take: Feraldi's graphic on Twitter shows stock market probabilities. Bonds and stocks affected by interest rates. Stocks driving index.
    00:45:35 Options for $2,000: T-bills or savings accounts.
    00:47:47 T bills are liquid, bank accounts are slow.
    00:51:52 Optimize investment or optimize pick? Time matters.
    00:53:48 Thank you Ali for your time. Appreciate.
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    • 58 min
    IFB316: Sales to Capital Ratio: The Key Metric for Predicting Company Growth

    IFB316: Sales to Capital Ratio: The Key Metric for Predicting Company Growth

    In this episode of the Investing For Beginners Podcast, Dave and Andrew dive into the often overlooked metric, the sales to capital ratio. They discuss why investors should care about this ratio, its relation to capital efficiency and growth, and how it can help determine a company's potential. They also provide examples of companies with different sales to capital ratios and offer tips on using this tool effectively. Tune in to gain valuable insights into analyzing company growth and making informed investment decisions.
    02:51 One company grows slowly, another grows rapidly.
    06:35 Walmart sells items, Netflix creates and sells shows.
    09:53 Use averages to mitigate abnormal sales fluctuations.
    13:00 Fast growth early, then profit and stability.
    16:39 Measure revenue growth based on company assets.
    20:01 Biserve grows revenue, FIS plans spin-off.
    23:45 Wrap up sales to capital ratio talk. Subscribe, review, visit envestingforbeginners.com.
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    • 29 min
    The Journey of Becoming an Investor: Learning, Analyzing, and Improving with Long-Time Listener Gilbert

    The Journey of Becoming an Investor: Learning, Analyzing, and Improving with Long-Time Listener Gilbert

    On this episode of The Investing For Beginners Podcast, we have a special guest Gilbert. Gilbert shares his experiences using payment apps like Cash app and his interest in investing and public speaking. Dave and Andrew discuss the overwhelming number of payment options available and how to leverage passions to generate passive income for investment. They dive into Gilbert's plans to grow his dance teaching business and his quest for knowledge on taxes, balance sheets, and increasing income. The hosts also explore the importance of aligning investments with personal goals and interests. Along the way, they share tips and insights for navigating the world of investing.
    [00:00:43] Excited guest cites frustration with investing confusion.
    [00:04:11] Investing: fear, uncertainty, family's lack of knowledge.
    [00:08:55] Princeton choir unaware of potential in investing.
    [00:11:22] Maintaining story and analyzing company performance. Emotional challenges, long-term positioning, and disciplined investing.
    [00:14:56] Limited understanding, gained wisdom from monthly picks.
    [00:18:57] Long-time viewer praises app's user-friendly content.
    [00:20:48] Identify, analyze, and benefit from company aspects.
    [00:26:15] Taxes, balance sheets, income increase, investment hurdles.
    [00:28:51] Learns about taxes and plans accordingly.
    [00:31:44] Minimize taxes with long buy & hold strategy.
    [00:37:39] No free lunch in finance, trade-offs exist.
    [00:41:54] Consider goals, trade-offs, and investments wisely.
    [00:45:55] Too many payment options can be overwhelming. Simplify.
    [00:48:40] Multiple opportunities to teach dance and public speaking, helping others overcome stage fright.
    [00:51:47] Opportunities for dance club growth explored.
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Investing for beginners podcast

Began listening to Dave and Andrew’s podcast and immediately like the show. Went to the first episode and listened to about 4 a day until I got caught up. I turned 3 hrs of commute time into investing in my knowledge. At 62 the more I listened to them, the angrier I got at my 30 yr old self for not investing then. I defense though investing was not nearly as easy as it is now and I don’t believe partial shares were available then. I could have very easily thought that it was too late for me to do much about retiring with any kind of nest egg. I came to the conclusion that at least I can get my younger coworkers, my young family member, and anyone who would listen to start investing. One benefit to believing that it’s never too late is that if a land fall of money comes your way you will have the knowledge of what to do with it. I have and thanks to Dave and Andrew’s podcast I am much better off with retirement coming soon, so thank you two for working to educate the masses.

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