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Thoughts On Money [TOM]

Trevor Cummings

THOUGHTS ON MONEY [TOM] is a podcast looking at simple truths on money. Everything from budgeting to investing to decision making. A great place to come for answers to your personal financial questions or to spark thought on how to improve your financial life.

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32:23

The Variation of Variables

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/10/20

Another great episode with Trevor Cummings and Sean Latimer of The Bahnsen Group Links mentioned in this episode: http://thoughtsonmoney.com http://thebahnsengroup.com

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24:30

The Confounding of Compounding

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/10/09

This week's Thoughts on Money [TOM] is filled with some personal stories that, of course, I think are interesting but I promise that I get into some key financial principles for you to consider. I'm especially pleased this week's episode of the TOM podcast (with my co-worker, Sean Latimer) as we make dig into some key aspects of compounding of this week's blogpost. The article ends with one of my favorite videos I've seen in quite some time! Links mentioned in this

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23:51

Mission Possible

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/10/03

One attribute of outstanding leadership is one’s ability to cast vision; to clearly articulate the organization’s objectives in a simple and inspiring manner. We call leaders that excel in this area visionaries. I’m currently on a team at church to develop a vision statement for our congregation. I didn’t realize coming into this project just how difficult that task would be. To assist in the process, the group has been reading, listening to, and watching content on what it takes to develop a great

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31:18

A Sure Thing

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/09/18

The bible tells us, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18) a warning about overconfidence and how arrogance frequently leads to failure. In our culture, we often hear these famous last words precluding a fall, “It’s a sure thing.” If you’re a frequent visitor to Thoughts On Money then you know I love the game of basketball. I love playing basketball, talking basketball, watching basketball, and anything else that relates to the game of basketball. My

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18:50

Are you Ready for Your Financial Report Card?

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/09/11

Financial planning is a math equation. This equation has multiple variables ranging from intrinsic metrics like your goals, financial resources, personal preferences, and so on, to external factors like inflation, tax rates, expected rates of return, and so on. For this equation though, the conclusion is less like a math solution and more like a report card: "A" is passing with flying colors, "C" is barely passing, and "F" is failing. Do you know where you stand as an investor? Have you done

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23:32

Learning How To Fish

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/09/04

Since the inception of Thoughts On Money, the objective has been the same - to help translate the complex world of personal finance into something more palatable and to address common questions that investors have. If you've been a long-time reader of TOM, you know that most investment questions don't have a one-size-fits-all answer; this is why I commonly encourage readers to address these particular issues we discuss with their advisor. The problem with often concluding, "best to discuss with your

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14:23

An Active Debate

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/08/14

There is a debate out there in the world of finance. A debate about active vs. passive investing. Today I take you on a journey through my personal timeline, how I bumped into this debate, and why I think we are all having the wrong conversation. Come find out why in, fact, all of us are exactly the same kind of investor at our core. Links mentioned in this episode: http://thoughtsonmoney.com http://thebahnsengroup.com

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30:51

Shiny Objects

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/08/07

This week's Thoughts On Money addresses the never ending quest for "free money." Whether it's some get rich quick scheme someone at work is whispering about or a "sure thing" at the local horse track, many people are enticed by the quick and easy path to riches. In these COVID times, there are no shortages of people touting their short-term trading successes and mistaking gambling for investing. The reality is that this kind of risk taking is a trap, a trap that can cost you your financial future. I

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18:26

A Leading Indicator

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/07/31

Today I want to address a question I have been getting a lot from clients and friends. This question is usually premised by a comment or concern sounding something like this, “I am worried that this election in November means that [FILL IN THE BLANK] will win the presidency and that will have a negative impact on markets… does this mean that I should sell my stocks?” In order to answer this question, I need to take you on a little journey and give you a better understanding of how the stock market

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19:46

The Commitment Crisis

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/07/24

Here’s the problem with commitments, they take time and time is a finite resource. Personally, I need to learn to not overcommit. More and more, I see products promoting themselves with financing options. Everything from a mattress to a stationary bike is being marketed with long term financing options. Something with a $2,500 price tag might seem too rich, but a $60 monthly payment over 3 or 4 years becomes more palatable. Our culture has begun to create “luxury” everything and these price tags

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16:52

Cash is Not Always King

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/07/17

Many researchers conclude that an average adult is responsible for making 35,000 decisions a day. Some of these decisions are big, like who you will marry, and others are small, like deciding whether you want cream and sugar in your coffee. To help us navigate these complexities, and the barrage of decisions to be made, we lean on heuristics – little mental shortcuts that help us make quick rule-of-thumb judgments. Today I would like to address one of these common finance simplifications, “Cash is

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22:12

Temper Your Tantrums

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/06/19

Joined by TBG Advisor Sean Latimer, your host Trevor Cummings answers some questions of how markets really work. Links mentioned in this episode: http://thoughtsonmoney.com http://thebahnsengroup.com

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18:45

Will I Make It?

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/06/12

The human condition finds most of us being short-sighted. What I mean by that is that we tend to get caught up in current events and what’s happening in the here and now, leaving us more often lacking as long-term planners. But beyond solving the short-term (short-sighted) of say, needing a paycheck to keep the lights on, we (investors) also have other aspirations for our money and what it will finance in the future. That growing balance in our investment account represents the accomplishments

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15:03

I Worked My Whole Life for This?

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/06/07

Today’s article is about that day we hang up our occupation and step into retirement. The question is, will you love it? Links mentioned in this episode: http://thoughtsonmoney.com http://thebahnsengroup.com

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15:41

Expect The Unexpected

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/06/03

The key to making good decisions is creating an environment that is conducive to success. When it comes to investing, much of this battle is fought in your mind and it revolves around expectations. Most bad financial decisions will be a result of an investor reacting to disappointment – an investment did not meet their expectations, and this triggered a feeling of disappointment which then lead to a poor decision. Here on TOM, we’ve stated that there are big differences between long term average

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15:09

Portfolio Pick and Roll

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/05/22

I love playing basketball, watching basketball, thinking about basketball. I love basketball. Maybe it’s because it not only requires skill, agility, and endurance but also because the best teams win because they have a good game plan, one that is able to adjust to their opponent, one that is disciplined and practiced to perfection. If you would be so kind as to indulge my obsession for a minute, I believe the analogies I use for my favorite sport and my favorite profession will be interesting and

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15:38

Why Would I Want to Invest in a Week Like This?

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/03/09

This past week I had the pleasure of getting lunch with a recent high school grad to discuss the wonderful world of finance. He’s a bright young man and is exploring what he wants to study in school and the career path that most interests him. He’s got a knack for numbers and thinks investing and/or advising might be a good fit. These exploratory conversations about finance often tend to spark some really interesting dialogue, getting me to the core of why I do what I do. With such a tumultuous

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17:48

The Endurance Sport that is Investing

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/03/02

I typically devote some part of my weekend to researching on what I plan to discuss each week on Thoughts on Money [TOM]. I had no idea that my decision to write on topics of risk, drawdowns, and recovery periods, as I believe these are important topics for investors to understand, would also be so timely based on how the markets kicked off this week! Links mentioned in this episode: http://thoughtsonmoney.com http://thebahnsengroup.com

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14:23

Living Off the Interest

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/02/14

Will the income from your portfolio satisfy all of your living expenses in retirement? This week's TOM looks at important factors to consider. Links mentioned in this episode: http://thoughtsonmoney.com http://thebahnsengroup.com

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15:13

Are You Covered?

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2020/02/13

In the past few weeks, I’ve found myself in multiple conversations explaining the need and purpose of life insurance. We’ve covered this topic in previous issues of TOM, but based on the recent inquiries, I thought it appropriate to provide a succinct refresher. Links mentioned in this episode: http://thoughtsonmoney.com http://thebahnsengroup.com

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