Episode 379: AMA #9: Covered Call ETFs, Currency Hedging, and Bond Misconceptions
In this AMA episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast, Ben Felix and Dan Bortolotti return to answer listener questions across a wide range of topics—from covered call ETFs and dividend tax credits to ...
16 Okt 20251h 23min
Episode 378: Learning from Market History
In this episode, we are joined by Mark Higgins, an award-winning author and institutional investment advisor, to discuss the power and importance of studying US financial history. Mark brings his weal...
9 Okt 202552min
Episode 377: Investing in Your Health
Your health may well be the most important investment you ever make, and the earlier you start, the better your outcomes are likely to be. In this episode, Ben Felix is joined by Ben Wilson, Portfolio...
2 Okt 20251h 15min
Episode 376: Climbing The Wealth Ladder
Are your financial decisions evolving as your wealth grows? In this episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast, we welcome back Nick Maggiulli to unpack his approach to climbing the wealth ladder and cr...
25 Sep 202557min
Episode 375: Covered Calls: A Devil's Bargain
In this episode, Ben and Dan take a deep dive into covered call strategies—popular ETFs often marketed on their eye-catching distribution yields. While these products promise steady "income," the real...
18 Sep 20251h 14min
Episode 374: The Underperformance of Target Date Funds
In this episode, we're joined by David C. Brown, Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Arizona, for a deep dive into the mechanics, performance, and pitfalls of target date funds (TDFs)—...
11 Sep 202555min
Episode 373: Asset Allocation in Practice
What if choosing your asset allocation was as personal as your life story—and as consequential as your retirement? In this episode, we are joined by PWL Capital's Louai Bibi and Ben Wilson for a deep ...
4 Sep 20251h 21min
Episode 372: Elie Hassenfeld - (Approximately) Optimal Philanthropy
In this episode, we are joined by Elie Hassenfeld, Co-Founder and CEO of GiveWell to discuss how data, transparency, and moral trade-offs can guide charitable giving with maximum impact. Elie brings h...
28 Aug 20251h 6min
