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Money For the Rest of Us

A personal finance and investing podcast on money, how it works, how to invest it and how to live without worrying about it. J. David Stein is a former Chief Investment Strategist and money manager. For close to two decades, he has been teaching individuals and institutions how to invest and handle their finances in ways that are simple to understand. More info at moneyfortherestofus.com

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00:21:52

Hoarding, FOMO, and Zcash: A Private Bitcoin

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2025/10/29

What’s the difference between hoarding and investing? There’s a reason markets built on productive assets—like stocks and bonds—are far larger than hoarding markets such as gold and cryptocurrency. In this episode, David explores why that is, and shares why he recently bought Zcash, and how it’s both similar to and different from Bitcoin.Email Newsletters Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter Money for the Rest of Us

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00:26:36

Don’t Take Financial Advice from AI

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2025/10/22

How AI gets simple finance wrong, and how to make it work for you, not mislead youTopics covered include:How AI ignores the time value of moneyA detailed example of ChatGPT misleading by making a simple math mistakeSome examples of opportunity costs and sunk costs when making financial decisionsUnderstanding how AI works can help us use it more effectively Sponsors Claude.ai - Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off Claude Pro Money for the Rest of Us Plus Insiders Guide Email

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00:18:54

Debasement Fears or Meme Fever? What’s Driving the...

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2025/10/15

Are gold and silver up more than 50% in 2025 because investors fear currency debasement, or is this rally just the latest meme trade? In this episode, we explore the supply and demand forces behind gold and silver, discuss investing strategies, and outline what to watch to see if investors truly are worried about debasement.Sponsors Money for the Rest of Us Plus Claude.ai - Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off Claude Pro Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist

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00:26:23

Beyond Munis — New ETFs for Tax-Efficient Bond Investing

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2025/10/08

How to decide when to invest in municipal bonds versus new tax-efficient bond ETFs that don't invest in munis.We analyze several newer ETFs that earn bond-like returns while avoiding paying taxable income distributions. Sponsors Claude.ai - Sign up for Claude today and get 50% off Claude Pro Delete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% off Investments Mentioned Vanguard Tax-Exempt Bond ETF (VTEB) iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) JPMorgan Ultra-Short Municipal Income ETF (JMST) Alpha

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00:06:20

Money for the Rest of Us Update

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2025/09/24

This week there isn’t a regular Money for the Rest of Us episode, but David shares an update on what’s happening behind the scenes. He previews an exclusive Plus member livestream on the forces shaping the next decade, explains why there won’t be a new episode next week, and highlights fresh content available on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Substack. David also reflects on consistency, community, and the process of writing his second book. Regular episodes return in October.See Privacy Policy

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00:25:53

Resilient Wealth in an Era of Infinite Money

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2025/09/17

What happens when the money supply grows too slowly or too quickly? From gold-standard deflation to QE-driven inflation and inequality, we trace the lessons of monetary history, and what we can do today to protect ourselves in an age of infinite money.Topics covered include:How is the money supply measured, and why is it a subjective exerciseWhat is an example of a negative money shockWhy an optimal monetary policy would lead to deflation, and why that is a good thingWhat causes inflationHow

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00:22:30

Forests, Fakes, and the Fight for the Real

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2025/09/10

From salmon leaping along the Vancouver Island coast to fake bands on Spotify, this episode explores the divide between the physical and digital economy, and what lumber markets, managed forests, and everyday life teach us about staying connected to the real.Topics covered include:How timber investing works and why it is reflective of how industries evolveWhat percent of economic output is physical versus digital, and how has that changed over the past fifty yearsHow households spend their leisure

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00:24:36

Why Central Banking Is So Hard and Why Fed...

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2025/08/27

Central bankers set policy with incomplete information, unobservable targets, and constant trade-offs between growth, inflation, and employment. In this episode, we delve into how the fight for Federal Reserve independence could impact markets, interest rates, and your financial future.Topics covered include:What Federal Reserve Chair Powell said at the Fed's annual Jackson Hole SymposiumWhat is the Federal Reserve's mission statementWhy is it normal for U.S. presidents to disagree with the

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00:21:25

How To Invest During a Bubble

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2025/08/20

From the dot-com boom to today’s AI frenzy, bubbles follow a familiar script. This episode explores how to recognize them, what sustains them, and how to position your portfolio without getting swept up in the hype.Topics covered:How U.S. stock markets are the most concentrated and most expensive of all timeWhat constitutes a bubble and what sustains itHow to invest during a bubbleChanges David recently made in his portfolio in response to the AI bubble Sponsor LinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to

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00:25:15

Six Principles for Thriving Under Uncertainty and How...

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2025/08/13

A practical framework for making better decisions, managing risk, and finding opportunity in unpredictable environments. We contrast these principles with the massive $2.9 trillion AI data center build-out by Big Tech, which is betting big on a single superintelligence future. Episode Sponsors LinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn Jobs Delete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% off Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for

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00:39:14

Why Most Hedge Funds Fail but This One Didn’t with...

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2025/08/06

Dave Thomas, CIO and Founder of long/short hedge fund, Atalan Capital Partners, shares why most hedge funds fail and the keys to being a long-term successful investor.Episode Sponsor Delete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% off Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter Our Premium Products Asset Camp Money for the Rest of Us Plus Show Notes FEG Insight Bridge episode page See Privacy Policy at

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00:38:05

How To Better Navigate Money, Risk, Time, and...

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2025/07/30

David converses with renowned illustrator and financial philosopher Carl Richards on the abstraction of money, attention capital, distinguishing risk from uncertainty, and the importance of taking microactions.Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter Our Premium Products Asset Camp Money for the Rest of Us Plus Show Notes Carl Richard's website, Behavior Gap Your Money: Reimagining Wealth in 97

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00:20:07

Should Private Assets, Gold, and Crypto Be Investment...

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2025/07/23

A new executive order could radically reshape retirement investing by allowing private equity, crypto, and gold in 401(k) plans. This episode examines the factors driving the demand for alternative assets in defined-contribution plans, the potential risks to everyday investors, and why fiduciary rules and financial literacy gaps still matter.Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter Our Premium

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00:23:06

Will AI Wipe Out Half of White Collar Jobs or Is...

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2025/07/16

We explore the compelling questions surrounding artificial intelligence. Will AI create more new jobs than it destroys? Is AI already destroying jobs? Are we seeing overinvestment in companies and infrastructure in the AI space? Is there evidence that AI has increased productivity?Sponsors Money for the Rest of Us Plus Asset Camp Show Notes Behind the Curtain: A white-collar bloodbath by Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen—Axios Yuval Noah Harari Statement - Post by Nunki08—Reddit Challenger Report

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00:45:39

Mining and the Global Race for Critical Minerals with...

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2025/07/09

How the investing landscape is being reshaped by the global race for critical minerals.Topics covered in this conversation between FEG's Greg Dowling and private equity firm Kinterra Capital's co-founders, Cheryl Brandon and Kamal Toor include:How mining and mineral processing workWhat are critical minerals, what is driving the demand for them, and will it continueHow the rise of passive management has led to underinvestment in miningHow to reconcile care for the environment and the need to mine

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00:23:19

Are Robo Advisors Worth It Even With Tax Loss...

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2025/06/25

We examine how robo-advisors have evolved over the past decade to determine if their services justify the fees they charge.Topics covered include:How large are the top 5 robo-advisorsRobo-advisor feesRobo-advisor holdingsWhy robo-advisors are turning toward direct indexing for tax loss harvestingHow much excess return does tax loss harvesting generateWho can benefit from using robo-advisors Sponsors Asset Camp LinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn Jobs Insiders

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00:37:02

Climbing the Wealth Ladder with Nick Maggiulli

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2025/06/18

How our spending, investing, and life strategy change as our net worth grows. We consider how skill, luck, discipline, relationships, and AI can allow us to ascend and, in some cases, descend the wealth ladder.Sponsors NetSuite LinkedIn Jobs – Use this link to post your job for free on LinkedIn Jobs Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter Our Premium Products Asset Camp Money for the Rest of

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00:27:25

Stablecoins and CBDCs: Their Rise, Risks and...

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2025/06/11

Circle Invest, one of the leading stablecoin providers, just went public, and its stock price has tripled. We delve into the growth of stablecoins, their applications, and the associated risks. We also discuss the surprising political pushback against central bank digital currencies.Episode Sponsors Delete Me – Use code David20 to get 20% off NetSuite Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist when you sign up for the free Money for the Rest of Us email newsletter Our

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00:40:26

The Future of Power: Energy at a Crossroads with...

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2025/06/04

From wildfires to AI-driven demand surges, the power grid is under pressure—and so is the investment landscape around it. Scott Harland of Rockland Capital visits with Greg Dowling of FEG to explore the risks, opportunities, and critical shifts shaping the future of energy.Topics covered include:The necessity of a balanced energy mix, including traditional and renewable energy sourcesHow the private sector is playing a larger role in building out energy infrastructureRising energy demand from data

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00:24:54

No More AAA - What the U.S. Debt Downgrade Means for...

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2025/05/21

With longer-term U.S. interest rates rising and no plan to reduce the budget deficit, is a U.S. national debt crisis imminent?Topics covered include:Why S&P, Fitch, and now Moody's stripped the U.S. of its pristine AAA debt ratingHow the U.S. national debt dynamics compare to Greece, Italy, and JapanWhat are four things investors should monitor for signs that the national debt crisis is worsening or spiraling out of control Insiders Guide Email Newsletter Get our free Investors' Checklist

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