The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
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.
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Are Bonds Missing from Your Portfolio? David Stein Explains Why They Matter
<p>Want to go deeper on real companies with simple, long-term investing guidance? Subscribe to the Value Spotlight newsletter, where Dave and Andrew share stock ideas, valuations, and lessons from real businesses straight to your inbox.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode of The Investing for Beginners Podcast, Dave and Andrew bring back David Stein—author, co-founder of AssetCamp, and host of Money for the Rest of Us—to demystify bonds. </p> <p><br></p> <p>David also breaks down the difference between investment-grade and high-yield bonds, how spreads signal fear (or complacency) in the economy, and why today...
AAR25 - How to Make Smart Purchasing Decisions
<p>You can download Evan’s free monthly budgeting spreadsheet here:<br>https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan Raidt and Andrew Sather dig into how to make smart spending decisions without living like a hermit or constantly feeling guilty every time you buy something. </p> <p><br></p> <p>They push back on the extreme “never spend money” advice that goes viral online, talk about how both of them have swung between over‑frugality and overspending, and explain why the real goal is a sustainable middle ground you can actually...
Q&A from Bruno: Should You Trust Your Analysis, Buy Quantum ETFs, or Borrow Against Your Portfolio?
<p>Want to go deeper on real companies with simple, long-term investing guidance? Subscribe to the Value Spotlight newsletter, where Dave and Andrew share stock ideas, valuations, and lessons from real businesses straight to your inbox.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode of the IFB podcast, Dave and Andrew answer a thoughtful set of questions from listener Bruno about building confidence as a long-term investor, using ETFs like the S&P 500 and a quantum-themed ETF, and whether it ever makes sense to leverage an investment portfolio when buying a home.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Dave and Andrew...
Financials Demystified: Long‑Term Assets on the Balance Sheet Explained
<p>Want to go deeper on real companies with simple, long-term investing guidance? Subscribe to the Investing for Beginners newsletter, where Dave and Andrew share stock ideas, valuations, and lessons from real businesses straight to your inbox.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, Dave and Andrew continue their Financials Demystified series by breaking down long‑term assets on the balance sheet and why they matter so much for long‑term investors.</p> <p><br></p> <p>They walk through real companies to show how different business models leave different “fingerprints” on the balance sheet. Martin Marietta Materials illustrates a classi...
AAR24 - Credit Cards: Tool or Trap?
<p>You can download Evan’s free monthly budgeting spreadsheet here:<br>https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan Raidt and Dave Ahern tackle one of the most misunderstood tools in personal finance: credit cards. </p> <p><br></p> <p>They open with real-life horror stories—from a $20,000 cash advance to chase a “hot stock tip” to a college student stacking cards to upgrade his truck—and use them to show how easy it is to slide into crippling debt.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Evan and Dave also walk through th...
Recreating a Billionaire's Stock Buying Checklist
<p>You can read the full blog post “Mohnish Pabrai’s Stock Buying Checklist” here:</p> <p><br>In this episode, Andrew and Dave walk through a stock-buying checklist inspired by Mohnish Pabrai and his book The Dhandho Investor. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Instead of reading all 34 questions, they “draft” their favorites like a fantasy football team, using each pick to highlight a key principle of smart, long-term investing.</p> <p><br></p> <p>They discuss how to think about a company’s future prospects, why understanding how a business actually makes money is non‑negotiable, and how to identify key r...
Recent Stock Crashes: What the 🤯 Just Happened
<p>You can find more resources and tools at einvestingforbeginners.com.</p> <p>In this episode, Andrew and Dave break down the recent volatility in the stock market, focusing on why certain stocks are crashing after earnings releases. </p> <p>They dig into the stories behind big drops at companies like Fiserv, Chipotle, and Duolingo, exploring whether these moves are justified and what investors can learn from them. </p> <p>They also debate the impact of AI on business models, the importance of understanding a company’s core strengths, and why sometimes the market’s harsh reaction is warranted. </p> <p>To...
AAR23 - How to Get the Best Deal on a House
<p>You can find Evan’s home buying calculator at einvestingforbeginners.com/home.</p> <p>In this episode, Evan Raidt is joined by Andrew Sather to answer a listener’s question about how Evan was able to secure a 4% mortgage rate in today’s market. </p> <p>They break down the process of finding below-market rates, discuss the pros and cons of new builds versus resale homes, and share personal experiences and tips for anyone considering buying a home.</p> <p>They cover the details of FHA loans, builder incentives, the value of a good realtor, and why some traditional home b...
Stock Market Nerd’s Guide to Investing
<p>In this episode of the Investing for Beginners Podcast, Brad Freeman from Stock Market Nerd joins the discussion to provide his insights on various investment strategies and the importance of understanding financial statements. </p> <p>Brad shares his journey into the world of investing, the critical factors he considers when evaluating stocks, and the role of strong leadership in company success. He also dives into specific sectors like cybersecurity and explains his cautious approach to AI and bubble markets. Brad discusses his meticulous research process, his valuation techniques, and the influence of international investments on his portfolio. </p> <p>00:00 I...
Some of the Biggest "Lightbulb Moments" of Our Investing Journey
<p>In this episode of the pod, Andrew and Dave discuss pivotal 'light bulb moments' from their investment journeys. They explore essential insights including company growth's impact on valuation, the importance of understanding a business before investing, differentiating between types of stock dips, and critical lessons learned from investment mistakes with companies like Intel, Crown Castle, Starbucks, and GameStop. </p> <p>The hosts also share valuable knowledge gained from reading notable investment literature and shareholder letters, emphasizing key concepts like financial statement connections, the role of ROIC and WACC, the power of scale economies, and more. Through their experiences, they...
