Will Infinite Money Save the Economy
What central banks such as the Federal Reserve and federal governments are doing to counteract the negative impact of the pandemic related economic shutdown. What are the risks of this massive monetar...
25 Mar 202025min
How To Survive the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Shutdown
How to avoid ruin and help others avoid ruin as the economy shuts down to slow the spread of the coronavirus.Topics covered include:What is the precautionary principle and how can it help us make impo...
18 Mar 202025min
What Are Closed-End Funds and How Do You Invest in Them?
Why closed-end funds are David's favorite investment vehicle, particularly during market panics. What are the unique characteristics of these funds and what are successful strategies for investing the...
11 Mar 202026min
Market Timing Versus Time in the Market
Why most investors practice both market timing and time in the market. Why it is okay to reduce stock exposure given the coronavirus pandemic threat.What would a stock portfolio return that misses the...
4 Mar 202025min
Will Early Retirements Crash the Economy
Almost half of Millennials want to retire early. Will that hurt economic growth? There were similar concerns in the 1920s that early retirement would wreck the economy. In fact, there was significant ...
26 Feb 202023min
What Causes Hyperinflation and What To Do To Prepare For It
What factors lead to hyperinflation, why it is so devastating, how hyperinflation can be overcome and what can individuals do to be prepared for hyperinflation.Topics covered include:What causes infla...
19 Feb 202024min
Coronavirus and the Financial Impact of Pandemics
How pandemics have impacted the economy and financial markets. Where does the coronavirus rank in severity compared to other pandemics. What portfolio changes, if any, should investors make in respons...
5 Feb 202021min
Money Is Debt
How most money, such as currency, bank deposits, money market mutual funds, and repurchase agreements, is really short-term debt, often backed by other debt. As a result, money is subject to runs when...
29 Jan 202025min
