We all need to make smart decisions with our money. The Long Term Investor shows you how to do it. Hosted by the Chief Investment Officer at Plancorp and author of “Making Money Simple,” Peter Lazaroff distills complex financial matters into easily digestible lessons. If you’re ready to get a clear plan for your investments and personal finances, you’re in the right place.
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The Struggle is Real: Work Toward Financial Independence and Still Enjoy the Present
Justin Lee Peters
This show is for 20-somethings who don't want to spend their whole life worrying about money. Have you ever asked yourself, “If money wasn’t an issue, what would I do with my life?” If not, think about it because you’ll need an answer sooner than you think, but my guess is, you have. You’ve thought about an alternative career path, starting your own business, or spending more time developing your hobbies but the major factor holding you back is money. I want to solve that problem for you. On ...
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Ignoring the Rules and Paving Your Own Path to FIRE | E152 Diania Merriam
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I love FI because it allows me to break the rules and live outside the norm. Like, no one has time for 40 years of traditional employment. But little did I realize I left one set of rules only to get caught up in another - the rules of personal finance. For example, let's look at one popular idea, “spend less than you earn and invest the difference…
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The Hidden Risks of Managing Money Solo In Marriage With Sara Gelsheimer (EP.175)
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What happens if the spouse who handles all the finances suddenly isn’t there? In this episode, Senior Wealth Manager Sara Gelsheimer of Plancorp joins us to explore why both spouses need to be involved in financial decisions. Whether due to sudden life changes or the realities of aging, having only one financial decision-maker can leave the other s…
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Why More Money Doesn’t Mean More Happiness—And What Does With Daniel Crosby (EP.174)
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Do you feel like something’s missing, even with a solid financial foundation? Or wonder if there’s a better way to use your money for happiness? In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Crosby, Ph.D., behavioral finance expert and author of The Soul of Wealth, to discuss why the traditional approach to money often leaves us wanting more—and what act…
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When She Makes More Than You…in a Culture that Hasn’t Normalized Breadwinning Women | E151 Ed Coambs
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While we still have a lot of work to do, I’m really glad we’ve made strides in closing the gender pay gap. Women's increased incomes have led to significant changes in household dynamics. More women are becoming the primary or even sole breadwinner for their family. This change is great and has led to many positives for both men and women. However,…
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Wall Street’s Evolution and What It Means for Investors With Josh Brown (EP.173)
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In this episode, we sit down with Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, to explore the major shifts shaping Wall Street and what they mean for today’s investors. From the rapid rise of private equity and alternative investments to the growing influence of passive investing, Josh breaks down the trends every investor needs to understand. Li…
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Tax Hikes Ahead: Should You Do A Roth Conversion To Lock In Rates? (EP.172)
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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is set to expire in 2026, which could mean higher taxes for many. This upcoming tax law change has many asking: Should I do Roth conversion NOW to lower my taxes? Roth conversions can save you a lot of money—but you have to weigh multiple factors in a careful way. I’ll cover sample scenarios and careful considerations in t…
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Roth vs Traditional: Which is Right For You If You’re Pursuing FIRE? | E150 Rachael Camp
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It’s one of the most hotly debated topics in personal finance…Roth or Traditional? Some argue that the national debt almost guarantees higher taxes in the future and that you should choose Roth and pay your taxes now. Others argue that flexibility and low-earning retirement years should lead you to choose traditional. And of course, some “professio…
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A Framework For Evaluating Investment Fads With Marlena Lee (EP.171)
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In this episode, I’m joined by Marlena Lee from Dimensional Fund Advisors for a deep dive into evaluating investment fads and how to build better portfolios. We also explore the importance of global diversification and why certain investments may not belong in your long-term strategy. Listen now and learn: A framework for evaluating whether an inve…
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A Low-Stress Way to Spend Guilt-Free and Keep Your Finances Healthy (EP.170)
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Things can get complicated quickly in the world of personal finance. From investing and budgeting to estate planning and insurance, there are multiple ways to accomplish what you need to get done. In today’s episode, you’ll hear an interview I did on “The Struggle Is Real” podcast. This interview dives into how to simplify investing and budgeting i…
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Is the US Stock Market Too Reliant on a Few Large Companies? | E149 Erik Baskin
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Over the last couple of years, a key group of companies known as The Magnificent Seven has emerged. This group of high-performing and influential companies includes Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Tesla. These companies are at the forefront of sectors such as artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, cloud computing, and dig…
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Skill, Luck, and Strategy: What Chess Can Teach You About Investing with Rubin Miller (EP.169)
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In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest challenges investors face: making smart, strategic decisions in an unpredictable market. Drawing inspiration from the game of chess, my guest Rubin Miller will explain how to think several steps ahead when it comes to your portfolio, outmaneuver market uncertainty, and avoid costly mistakes. We also dis…
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What To Do When A CD Matures (EP.168)
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When a CD matures, you have several options: renewing the CD, moving the funds to a high-yield savings account, or exploring higher-risk, higher-reward investments. Each choice comes with its own set of benefits and drawbacks. Listen now and learn: Strategies for maximizing your earnings Whether you should renew your CD or move to a high-yield savi…
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Reverse Budgeting: Low-Stress Way to Spend Guilt-Free and Keep Your Finances Healthy | E148 Peter Lazaroff
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Things can get complicated quickly in the world of personal finance. From investing and budgeting to estate planning and insurance, there are multiple ways to accomplish what you need to get done. Let’s take investing for example. There are different strategies including but not limited to passive index investing, value buying, the 3-fund portfolio…
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From Stock Picking To Systematic Investing Success With Wes Gray (EP.167)
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Wes Gray, founder of Alpha Architect, joins the show to explore the evolution from traditional stock picking to data-driven quantitative investing. Listen now and learn: Why even a perfect stock-picking strategy can still fail during market downturns The power of factor investing and how it systematically enhances portfolio returns A critical persp…
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Why You Don’t Have to Pick Winning Stocks (EP.166)
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In the realm of investing, nothing is more seductive than picking a winning stock. Unfortunately, investing in individual stocks is incredibly risky. But here’s the good news: picking winning stocks isn’t necessary. Listen now and learn: A history of individual stock returns How professional investors perform The best way to own winning stocks Visi…
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How to Fight About Money Without Ruining a Relationship | E147 Allie Volpe
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There are going to be differences. And these differences are what lead to disagreements. Imagine a scenario where you and your friends are booking an Airbnb for an upcoming trip. The group isn’t progressing, and you can tell by the tone people are getting frustrated. Half of the group wants a cheap option while the other half wants a nice place clo…
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Debunking Dividend Investing Myths ft. Taylor Schulte (EP.165)
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Taylor Schulte joins the show for a dive deep into the world of dividend investing. Tune in as we debunk common myths and provide a clear framework for building a successful investment portfolio. Listen now and learn: The drawbacks of chasing high-yield investments and how to build a balanced portfolio How dividend-focused funds perform relative to…
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A Routine Stock Market Pullback (EP.164)
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With the S&P 500 rapidly declining over the past two weeks, what should investors be doing? Listen now and learn: How often the stock market falls What triggered the most recent stock market decline Timeless wisdom for periods of stock market losses Visit www.TheLongTermInvestor.com for show notes, free resources, and a place to submit questions.…
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5 Secrets to Make Your FIRE Journey Fun | E146 Jackie Cummings Koski
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Yes, your path to financial independence is going to take work and sacrifice but it shouldn’t be miserable. Financial independence is not worth it if it means being unhappy for decades of your life. There should be lots of moments of fun because life is precious both before and after you reach FI. So in today’s episode, Jackie Cummings Koski is bac…
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How to Use Alternative Investments With Phil Huber [LIVE] (EP.163)
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If you want to maximize your investing returns beyond what traditional methods offer, discover leading edge opportunities, or simply stay up to date on the latest investing trends, alternative investments may be for you. The pursuit of diversification is not as straightforward as it once was — and the classic 60/40 portfolio may no longer be suffic…
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When Tax-Loss Harvesting Makes Sense (And When It Doesn’t) (EP.162)
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In this episode, we're dissecting a strategy that many believe is a must-do for every investor: Tax-Loss Harvesting (TLH). But what if I told you that this widely recommended tactic might not be beneficial for everyone? Listen now and learn: The three components necessary to derive value from tax loss harvesting Reasonable expectations of value fro…
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Use Flow State to Achieve More and Accelerate Your Financial Goals | E145 Justine Elizabeth
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Whether you consider yourself a writer or not, you’ve been asked to write before. This could be an essay for school, an email at work, or a caption for a post. Sometimes when we are writing, we have a complete brain fart. No matter how hard we try, the words aren’t coming out. We write a sentence and delete it. We start writing another sentence, ge…
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How to Reduce Your Investing Anxiety Using A Stoic Approach With Darius Foroux (EP.161)
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If you’ve ever felt anxious or overwhelmed by market volatility, don't miss this episode. I’m joined by Darius Foroux, a newsletter writer to 100,000 subscribers and author of the brand new book The Stoic Path to Wealth. His steady approach helps investors navigate the chaos of modern-day markets with discipline, emotional distance, and self-master…
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How Will The US Presidential Election Impact The Stock Market? (EP.160)
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This episode dives into a topic that grabs investors’ attention every four years: the Presidential election. The potential impact on the economy, policy, and markets often leads to increased anxiety and speculation. Listen now and learn: The historical impact of elections on the stock market How markets have performed during different presidencies …
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The Sustainability of Social Security and What it Means For You (EP.159)
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There are few topics as broadly misunderstood as US government spending and, as a result, many conversations regarding Social Security are off the mark. The financial well-being of Social Security is obviously important from a policy perspective, but perhaps even more important from a financial planning and personal investment perspective. Listen n…
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Why Are We So Weird When It Comes to Money | E144 Paco de Leon
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Humans are weird whenever it comes to money. We drive five miles out of the way to save a few cents on gas. We buy things we don’t need because they’re on sale. We don’t ask for a raise although we’ve been working hard at the same place for years. We all have irrational behaviors when it comes to money and a lot of this has to do with psychology. C…
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Will The US National Debt Cause Problems Soon? (EP.158)
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The US national debt is a significant and often misunderstood topic: With the current debt sitting at around $34.6 trillion, many wonder if this signals an impending crisis. Peter breaks down what this figure means and explores the broader implications (many of which may surprise you). Listen now and learn: Differences between the deficit, the debt…
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Why the US Dollar Rules the World: A Deep Dive into Reserve Currencies (EP.157)
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While the US dollar currently enjoys a dominant position as the world's reserve currency, various factors could challenge its supremacy. Emerging economies, digital currencies, geopolitical shifts, and global financial reforms all pose potential threats. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for navigating the future of global finance. Listen now…
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Work Optionality: A Different Way to Imagine at FIRE | E143 Rachael Camp
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Work optionality is the idea that you work because you want to, not because you have to. As you’re listening to this in your 20s, this concept might seem like a pipe dream. That’s truly fair. Most of us don’t have this luxury. We are building wealth, along with just paying our bills, and it takes income to do that. But this idea might not be as far…
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Jesse Cramer On The Astounding Math Behind Car Ownership (Rewind) (EP.156)
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Jesse Cramer, author of The Best Interest, joins the show to share his in-depth research into the astounding math behind car ownership. This episode originally aired in 2023 and was a top interview of the year. Although this is a replay, the content shared is just as relevant today and important to consider for the impact big purchases can have on …
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Ashby Daniels Challenges Conventional Wisdom (Rewind) (EP.155)
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The problem with conventional wisdom is that it represents the masses, but there's a whole host of things that conventional wisdom gets wrong. By default, that feeds into what investors get wrong. This episode with Ashby Daniels originally aired in 2023 and was a top interview of the year. Although this is a replay, the content shared is just as re…
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Embracing Mini-Retirements: How to Take Breaks on Your Path to FI | E142 Jillian Johnsrud
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Let’s not sugarcoat it, the path to financial independence is a grind. Even with an aggressive savings rate and an extended bull market run, you’re going to be at it for a while. Setting the hard work aside, we also have to ask ourselves, what are we racing towards? Yes, of course, financial independence and freedom, but what would you do with that…
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Michael Kitces On AI And The Evolution Of Financial Advice (Rewind) (EP.154)
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Michael Kitces is one of the industry’s leading experts on all things financial advice and financial planning. In this live episode recorded at Wealth Management EDGE, Michael explains the evolution of financial advice and how AI might impact the profession going forward. This episode originally aired in 2023 and was a top interview of the year. Al…
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Carl Richards On What Real Financial Advice Means (Rewind) (EP.153)
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In this episode, I’m joined by Carl Richards, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and creator of the Sketch Guy column, appearing weekly in The New York Times since 2010. This episode originally aired in 2023 and was a top interview of the year. Although this is a replay, the content shared is just as relevant today and important to consider for y…
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Retiring Early? How to Withdrawal Money from Your 401(k)Without a Penalty | E141 Sean Mullaney
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We always hear the importance of taking advantage of our 401K and IRA accounts. The tax advantages and employer match are too good to pass up on. But is this true for early retirees? If I’m planning on retiring in my 40s, should I be locking my money away in these accounts? How do I bridge the gap between early retirement and 59.5 - the age at whic…
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Burton Malkiel on A Random Walk Down Wall Street (Rewind) (EP.152)
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Dr. Burton Malkiel, author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street, joins the show to talk about the 50th anniversary of his investment classic. This episode originally aired in 2023 and was a top interview of the year. Although this is a replay, the content shared is just as relevant today and important to consider for your investing strategy. Listen no…
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The Pursuit of Meaningful Wealth ft. Khe Hy (EP.151)
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Khe Hy of Rad Reads and The Examined Life Podcast joins to discuss the pursuit of meaningful wealth by balancing money, time, and happiness. Listen now and learn: Why not all hours are valued equally and the importance of aligning activities with true life purposes How the value of money diminishes as wealth growths The issue with retirement planni…
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Does My FIRE Number Account for Inflation? | E140 Jesse Cramer
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I love playing with compound interest calculators and one equation I’m routinely calculating is the number of years until I reach financial independence. Using the 4% rule, I multiply my living expenses by 25 to get my FIRE number. I use that, my current net worth and various contribution rates to predict when I’ll reach FI. But then I started thin…
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