
Enjoying a Richer Retirement, and an IRA Scam
How does spending change over the course of your life, and why it might mean you could spend more in retirement. Robert Brokamp discusses those topics and more – including why the 4% withdrawal rate is likely too low -- with financial planning expert David Blanchett, who is a managing director, portfolio manager, and head of retirement research at PGIM DC Solutions. Also in this episode: -The federal government shutdown will delay the release of many figures important to your finances-A recent New York Times article told the tale of how $120,000 worth investments got illegally transferred out of a victim’s IRA – how to prevent it from happening to you-The percentage of items in the CPI that are experiencing annualized price growth above 3% is on the rise-A recent report estimates that there’s $2.1 trillion in left-behind and forgotten 401(k)s – how to find a long-lost account Host: Robert BrokampGuest: David BlanchettEngineer: Bart Shannon Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Okt 23min

What Can History Teach Us About Investing in 2025?
What can we learn about investing in 1999 or 2007 that can be applied today? While history doesn’t repeat, it often rhymes and we discuss what we wish we would have known 25 years ago and how we’re applying that today. Travis Hoium, Jon Quast, and Jason Moser discuss: - How 2025 compares to 1999 and 2007 - What we wish we knew - Energy’s role in AI - How well do you know investing history? Companies discussed: Alphabet (GOOG), NVIDIA (NVDA), Waste Management (WM), Rubrik (RBRK). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Jon Quast, Jason Moser Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Okt 42min

ETFs are for the Memes (again)
Meme stocks, those companies that individuals love to speculate with, are roaring back in 2025. So much so that the Meme Stock ETF is coming back after being discontinued in 2023. Today’s show breaks down how much staying power the meme stock ETF will have this time around. Also, we review Ferrari’s less-than-stellar guidance for the next several years and cover stocks on our radar. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Jon Quast discuss: - Ferrari’s decision to pare its electric vehicle lineup and its lower 2030 financial guidance - Roundhill Investment’s decision to relaunch the Meme Stock ETF - Stocks on our radar Companies discussed: RACE, TSLA, GM, LVMH.F, HESAY, RH, HOOD, SOUN, OKLO, BE, TGT, FSLR, FND, HD, LOW Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Jon Quast Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Okt 25min

The AI App Store Moment
OpenAI has launched apps within ChatGPT in its bid to both add functionality and improve monetization of the product. We discuss how this is both an opportunity and a threat to the biggest tech companies in the world, including Zillow, Amazon, Booking.com, and Target. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss: - ChatGPT gets apps - Disruption from ChatGPT - App opportunities - Trillion dollar question for ChatGPT Companies discussed: Zillow (Z), Target (TGT), Amazon (AMZN), Booking (BKNG), Expedia (EXPE), Figma (FIG), Spotify (SPOT). Host: Travis Hoium Guests: Lou Whiteman, Rachel Warren Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Okt 26min

Tariffs, Social Shopping, and an EV Reset
As Prime Day kicks off, we’re asking the big questions. Emily Flippen is joined by Jason Hall and Dan Caplinger to tackle three timely stories: - Whether 2025’s tariff push is actually “working” (and who’s really paying) - How a U.S. sale of TikTok could reshape social commerce just as Amazon’s big event feels less special - What the Sept. 30 expiration of federal EV tax credits means for demand at Tesla, BYD, Ford, and beyond - Plus, a lightning round of stocks positioned to benefit from these trends Companies discussed: AMZN, PDD, TSLA, BYDDY, F, SYM Host: Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, Dan Caplinger Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Okt 28min

The AI Infrastructure Opportunity: 3 Fools Weigh In
Asit Sharma, Yasser El-Shimy, and Tim Beyers debate whether the hundreds of billions presently committed to AI infrastructure will pay off for shareholders. Are we in a bubble? Which companies will profit irrespective of what comes next? Asit Sharma, Yasser El-Shimy, and Tim Beyers: - Discuss their views of the AI spending race and three stocks poised to profit regardless. - Make three reckless predictions for the A.I. industry. - Play another game of Faker or Breaker with three recent IPO stocks. Motley Fool Supernova is back! To learn more about the successor to the portfolios that brought Fools 9 years of greater than 21% annualized returns, please navigate to supernovaisback.fool.com. And in the meantime, be sure to get to your local bookstore and pick up a copy of David’s Gardner’s new book — Rule Breaker Investing: How to Pick the Best Stocks of the Future and Build Lasting Wealth. It’s on shelves now; get it before it’s gone! Tickers: Companies discussed: BABA, AMD, NET, INTC, TOST Host: Tim Beyers Guests: Asit Sharma, Yasser El-Shimy Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Okt 30min

Interview with Barry Ritholtz: How Not To Invest
What are the biggest mistakes investors make? Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross and analyst Jason Moser talk with Barry Ritholtz, author of How Not to Invest: The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth―and how to avoid them. Winning the game Passive vs. active investing Common mistakes When to sell Emotions and investing Host: Andy Cross, Jason Moser Producer: Bart Shannon, Mac Greer Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, "TMF") do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We’re committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Okt 23min