Synopsis
Saving, spending, planning you've got money questions and we've got answers. Every week host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp challenge the conventional wisdom on life's biggest financial issues to reveal what you really need to know to make smart money moves. Send your questions to answers@fool.com.
Episodes
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How Much Do You Need to Retire?
20/08/2019 Duration: 41minMost Americans have only a vague idea of how much they should be saving. Jeanne Thompson, Head of Workplace Solutions Thought Leadership at Fidelity Investments, explains the company’s age-based savings guidelines, the cost of health care in retirement, and how retirement planning can present more challenges for women.
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FoolFest 2019 Day 2 - Investing Boogaloo
13/08/2019 Duration: 41minLet’s head back for Day 2 of FoolFest where we’re going to sit in on a session of Foolish Analysts sharing their top stock recommendations. Sponsor Link: $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
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FoolFest 2019 - Making Sense of the Market
06/08/2019 Duration: 36minWe’re sneaking you into FoolFest 2019 so you can learn investing insights from Motley Fool analyst alongside hundreds of your closest investing friends you haven’t met yet. Sponsor Link: Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
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Reindeer in July Mailbag
30/07/2019 Duration: 48minIt’s the July Mailbag where we answer your questions about dividends, deciphering your ROTH/traditional 401k components, buying on margin, how to find a financial planner, and more. Sponsor link: Thanks to DataSiteOne from Merrill Corporation for supporting our show. To learn more and sign up for a free demo, go to merrillcorp.com/fool.
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5 Financial Statistics that Scared the Heck Out of Us
23/07/2019 Duration: 40minFool.com contributor Maurie Backman joins us to share the scariest financial statistics she’s encountered. Sponsor links: paypal.com/fool $50 off your first job post at Linkedin.com/fool
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Death and How to Plan for the Inevitable
16/07/2019 Duration: 42minThe final in our series on financial decisions for major life events is… very final. Motley Fool Wealth Management Planners Megan Brinsfield and Sean Gates join us to talk about preparing for the inevitable for yourself and those you love. Sponsored link: www.molekule.com code fool75.
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Different Kinds of Stupid
09/07/2019 Duration: 23minMorgan Housel from the Collaborative Fund is back to share lessons you can learn from all the different kinds of stupid in the world. Sponsor link: Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
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Investing In Augmented Reality
02/07/2019 Duration: 30minJason Moser joins the show to try and convince a skeptical Alison to invest the growing trend of Augmented Reality. Will he succeed?
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The Non-GAAP June Mailbag
25/06/2019 Duration: 42minRon Gross joins us to tackle many of your numbers-based investing questions around stock valuation, earnings reports, EBITDA and more. Download the FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
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Retiring Later for Fun and Profit
18/06/2019 Duration: 35minWhether they are doing it because they need to or because they want to, people are more often likely to work later in life or opt for a semi-retirement. We’re joined by AARP’s Susan Weinstock to talk about why this trend isn’t going to change, and how you can plan for the realities of a later retirement. Sponsor links: Thanks to Sproud Social for supporting our show. To learn how your brand can create real connection, visit sproutsocial.com/fool today. Download the FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
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An Amicable (as Possible) Divorce
11/06/2019 Duration: 35minThe latest in our series on major life events leads us to divorce. Motley Fool Wealth planner, Amanda Kish guides us on how to make the split as amicable as possible. Sponsor Link: $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
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What’s the Deal with Drug Prices?
04/06/2019 Duration: 37minWe’re joined by Leigh Purvis of AARP to discuss why prescription drug prices are so high in the U.S., possible policy solutions, and what you can do in the meantime to save money.
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It’s Maylbag Time! (Get it? Mail. May. Wordplay!)
28/05/2019 Duration: 41minTime for another mailbag where we answer your investing and personal finance questions. This week, Emily Flippen is back to talk about investing in Chinese stocks, when to sell, and more. Thanks to Airbnb for supporting our show. Go to airbnb.com/fool and start hosting you’ll receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card if you generate $500 in booking value by July 31. Terms and conditions apply.
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Market Volatility, IPOs, and More with Morgan Housel
21/05/2019 Duration: 36minMorgan Housel from the Collaborative Fund is back to talk about recent market volatility, IPOs, and whether or not to increase your cash position. Sponsor Link: Real people, Real brands, Real connection. Go to sproutsocial.com to learn more.
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Advice for Selling a House
14/05/2019 Duration: 46minIn the next in our series on major money events, Ross Anderson of Motley Fool Wealth Management shares his advice and personal experience when it comes to selling a house. Sponsor link: $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
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Make Your Donation Dollars Go Farther
07/05/2019 Duration: 43minPhil Buchanan, author of the book Giving Done Right, joins us to talk about philanthropy and charitable giving. Get 20% off a Grammarly premium account at Grammarly.com/fool. Get your first two months of Clear for free by going to clearme.com/fool2019 and using promo code fool2019.
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BONUS: “Investing In Asia” Preview
03/05/2019 Duration: 02minIt’s a sneak preview of “Investing In Asia”, the newest podcast from The Motley Fool! If you’re looking to invest in some of the most exciting emerging market opportunities in the world, join this weekly journey around Asian markets.
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April Showers Bring Mailbag Questions
30/04/2019 Duration: 45minWe’re answering a record number of questions this month including more on 20-30-50 budgeting, stashing your emergency fund in CDs, required minimum distributions, 15 versus 30 years mortgages, and more.
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Alternative Investing for your IRA
23/04/2019 Duration: 33minYou can’t invest in Beanie Babies, but you can invest in more than just stocks and bonds in your IRA. Eric Satz of AltoIRA joins us to discuss alternative investing options for your retirement accounts. Sponsored link: www.molekule.com code fool75.
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Different Kinds of Smart
16/04/2019 Duration: 25minMorgan Housel from the Collaborative Fund is back to talk about ways you can be smarter in life and investing. $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool