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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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40:06

Opting For Wisdom: Options Trading Basics

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2026/02/27

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4rAtQvDTrevor Cummings, hosting with a lost voice, interviews blog author Brett Bonecutter about his COVID-era entry into the options-trading subculture after being taught by a former bond trader. Brett describes early euphoric gains from a single strategy in a favorable market that led to confirmation bias, followed by significant losses when conditions changed and he wasn’t nimble enough to adapt, noting how traders often highlight winning trades while

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42:10

Are Your Market Expectations Realistic?

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2026/02/20

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4tQ4xaATrevor Cummings hosts the Thoughts of Money Podcast with article author Blaine Carver and Brett Bonecutter, discussing Carver’s piece “Stock Market Expectations.” Using examples from relationships, premarital counseling, and sports fandom, they emphasize that expectations must be communicated early, clearly, and realistically to avoid disappointment, resentment, and poor decisions. They connect this to investing by explaining how stocks can fall even

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51:13

Investment Du Jour

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2026/02/06

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3ZQiqYmIn this episode of the 'Thoughts So Money' podcast, host Trevor Cummings, joined by Blaine Carver and Brett Bonecutter, discusses the perils of fad investing, drawing comparisons with the long-term success of a grounded investment philosophy. The conversation explores various speculative trends, including cryptocurrency and gold, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context and adhering to investment principles rooted in

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44:22

Five Home Financing Hacks

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2026/01/30

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4t4WLctIn this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast (TOM), host Trevor Cummings sits with Brett Bonecutter, author of the Thoughts and Money blog, to discuss practical mortgage insights. Brett shares five essential 'mortgage hacks' for navigating home loans and refinancing. The hacks include choosing the right lender, understanding rate quotes, and being cautious of flashy promotions. Brett emphasizes the importance of using a knowledgeable broker,

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47:08

Small-Cap Stocks are on a Tear!

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2026/01/23

This week's blogpost - In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast, hosted by Trevor Cummings, financial experts Blaine Carver and Brett Bonecutter delve into the recent performance of small cap stocks, specifically highlighting a 14-day streak of outperformance compared to large cap stocks. They discuss the difference between small cap and large cap stocks, the impact of interest rates on small companies, and the historical performance of small caps. Using analogies and practical examples,

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40:12

Making Financial Decisions

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2026/01/16

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/49AK0NHIn this episode of the Thoughts On Money Podcast, host Trevor Cummings, along with guests Blaine Carver and Brett Bonecutter, delve into the intricacies of making financial decisions. They explore the importance of challenging assumptions, understanding biases, and considering second-order effects when making seemingly simple financial choices, such as funding a 401k plan. The episode emphasizes the benefits of consulting financial advisors to

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47:01

Book Review: “The Fourth Turning, An American Prophecy”

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2026/01/09

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4szAiUrDecoding 'The Fourth Turning': Understanding Generational Cycles and Their Impact on Investment Philosophy In this episode of the 'Thoughts on Money' Podcast, hosted by Trevor Cummings and featuring guest Brett Bonecutter, the duo delves into the book 'The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy' by William Strauss and Neil Howe. They explore its generational theories and cyclical view of history, which posits that every 80-100 years, society undergoes

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41:42

You Need to Be Bored

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2025/12/19

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/48ZUDcGThe Importance of Embracing Boredom In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast, host Trevor Cummings and guest Blaine Carver discuss the insights from Blaine's recent blog article titled 'You Need to Be Bored.' They explore how constant stimulation from technology can detract from addressing meaningful, big-picture financial questions, and how creating moments of boredom can lead to better financial decisions. The conversation also covers the

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30:49

Looking for Wisdom in a World of Artificial Intelligence

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2025/12/12

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3XPJNkoFinding Wisdom in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Navigating Investing, Emotions, and Technology In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast, host Trevor Cummings and co-host Blaine Carver delve into the implications of artificial intelligence on the stock market and broader economy. Cummings, who authored a blog post titled 'Looking for Wisdom in a World of Artificial Intelligence,' discusses the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ)

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36:16

An Overview on Credit Scores

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2025/12/05

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/48y6UVzUnderstanding Credit Scores: A Personal Journey and Practical Advice In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, host Trevor Cummings and guest Blaine Carver explore the intricacies of credit scores. Trevor shares a personal story about discovering the complexities of credit scores when purchasing a second home. The discussion covers the surprising statistic that the average age of first-time home buyers is now 40, up from 28 in 1991. The

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36:44

Kyle Busch v. Pacific Life

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2025/11/21

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4og2etfUnderstanding the Kyle Busch vs. Pacific Life Insurance Controversy In this episode of the Thoughts On Money Podcast (Tom), host Blaine Carver, joined by Sarah Leitzke, The Bahnsen Group’s Director of Risk, discusses Kyle Busch's lawsuit against Pacific Life. The conversation covers the roles and importance of life insurance, how it can be both beneficial and detrimental, and the complexities involved in different types of life insurance policies

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37:53

Long-Term Care...Get It, or Forget It?

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2025/11/14

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/47EvNQcNavigating Long-Term Care: Get It or Forget It? In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver dive into the complexities of long-term care insurance. They discuss the increasing relevance of long-term care conversations among younger clients, especially those in their late forties and fifties. They explore the financial and emotional considerations of securing long-term care insurance, the impact of

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42:01

Purpose Driven Planning – End of Year Conversations

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2025/10/31

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/48XhiboMastering Year-End Financial Planning: Contributions, Tax Strategies, and Generosity In this episode of the Thoughts on Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Sean Ullrich dive into year-end financial planning strategies. They discuss the importance of being proactive with financial and tax planning as the year closes, including various Roth IRA strategies, tax planning measures, and charitable giving options. Trevor and Sean highlight the

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44:06

Be a Tell-Me-More Investor

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2025/10/24

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3WlUXwCMastering the Art of Investing: The ‘Tell Me More’ Approach In this episode of the Thoughts. So Money podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver dive into the critical topic of timeshares, using it as a springboard to discuss the importance of maintaining an inquisitive mindset in investing. They emphasize the value of asking more questions, understanding the difference between earnings growth and multiple expansions, and the necessity of being

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38:35

Three Unrelated Pieces of Advice

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2025/10/17

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/48suqVyNavigating Financial Strategies: Running Your Race, Taking Inventory, and Understanding Liquidity In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast (TOM), host Trevor Cummings discusses three timeless pieces of financial advice: 'Run Your Race,' 'Take Inventory,' and the 'Unappreciated Value of Liquidity.' Trevor shares his insights on focusing on individual financial goals, regularly reviewing and consolidating financial assets, and maintaining

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31:37

The Mirror We Don’t Like to Look In

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2025/10/10

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/46XjbC4Join Blaine Carver and special guest Darren Lightfoot, as they discuss key investment philosophies, inherent biases, and the importance of challenging your own viewpoints. In this episode, they explore confirmation bias, recency bias, and the danger of herd mentality in investment decisions. They also emphasize the need for a disciplined investment strategy, the benefits of occasional check-ins, and learning from past decisions. This insightful

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24:45

Abnormal Returns

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2025/10/03

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3VMFchPIn this episode of 'Thoughts on Money Today,' Sean Latimer and Sean Ullrich discuss a recent article by Trevor and Blaine. They explore topics ranging from the Guinness Book of World Records to more serious financial concepts like abnormal returns, investing versus speculating, and the importance of a disciplined investment strategy. The hosts emphasize the significance of having a solid financial plan and understanding market cycles, especially as

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35:05

Taxes & Fees

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2025/09/26

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/4mCBen4Navigating Deal Breakers in Financial Planning: Taxes and Fees In this episode of the Thoughts on Money podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver delve into the complex topics of taxes and fees within financial planning. Using a mix of personal anecdotes and professional experiences, they explore how deal breakers and stubbornness can negatively impact financial decisions. The discussion highlights the importance of considering multiple

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38:05

Is Your Portfolio Keeping Up with Inflation?

Thoughts On Money [TOM] ·

2025/09/19

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/47RDUcMUnderstanding Inflation: Beyond the Basics In this episode of the Thoughts and Money Podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver delve into inflation, likening its effects to a treadmill, which constantly erodes purchasing power. Blaine shares insights from his recent Kansas City trip, using airport travelators as an analogy for inflation's constant presence. The discussion includes how inflation impacts investments, the importance of

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36:04

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Charts

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2025/09/12

This week's blogpost - https://bahnsen.co/3IlgSjUNavigating Investment Risks and Market Volatility In this episode of the 'Thoughts on Money' podcast, hosts Trevor Cummings and Blaine Carver discuss recent signs of investor hubris and market complacency. Triggered by a nostalgic 1999 photo during the tech bubble, they explore the dangers of risk-taking behavior in the current high-valued market environment. They emphasize the importance of being cautious, understanding the long-term investment

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