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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Junetacular Mailbag
26/06/2018 Duration: 43minWith the help of Motley Fool Wealth Management financial planner Sean Gates, we'll answer your questions about health insurance for early retirees, avoiding transaction fees, finding a fair fee-only advisor, and whether you should prioritize paying off your mortgage. The information in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended as personal financial advice Thanks to Blooom for supporting Motley Fool Answers. Get a month free with blooom401k.com/fool and code fool.
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The Awfulizer Analyzes the Stock Market with Optimistic Results
19/06/2018 Duration: 26minThis week, we're exploring why there's room for optimism in the stock market, even if you're an awfulizer like Bro. We're also going to light the campfire of science in order to roast the famous marshmallow test.
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Financial Advice for Every Dad (And the People Who Love Them)
12/06/2018 Duration: 41minWhether you’re a new dad, a dad of teenagers, or empty nester, we’ve got financial advice for whatever stage of Fatherdom you are in. For everyone else, enjoy our Father’s Day Gift Guide—because his nagging was actually hinting this whole time. Thanks to Blooom and Casper for supporting the show. Get a month free with blooom401k.com/fool and code fool. Sponsored link: www.casper.com/fool code fool.
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A Tale of Three Fools
05/06/2018 Duration: 40minSpecial treat! Today we are joined by three of our podcast listeners -- people just like you! They'll share stories of their own financial journeys and some things they learned along the way. Plus, a mostly true and entirely Foolish walk down memory lane. Thanks to LinkedIn for supporting The Motley Fool. Go to https://www.linkedin.com/fool and get a $50 credit toward your first job post.
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May The Mailbag Be With You
29/05/2018 Duration: 39minNaima Barnes joins us to answer your questions about long term care insurance, getting the best deal on a car loan, health savings accounts, calculating your savings rate and more.
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How to Make Sure Your 401k Plan is an A-OK Plan
22/05/2018 Duration: 30minChances are you’re saving for retirement with the help of a 401k or 403b. Sadly, many plans are mediocre to horrible. We’re here to help you figure out if you’ve got one of the good ones—and what to do if you don’t. Thanks to Harry’s for supporting Motley Fool Answers. Get your Trial Set – go to Harrys.com/fool
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Kids and Money: Parental Instincts Gone Wrong
15/05/2018 Duration: 38minBeth Kobliner joins us to talk about how common parental instincts aren’t always right when it comes to teaching kids about money. Thanks to Molekule and HelloFresh for supporting the show. Get $75 off your first order at http://www.molekule.com code fool. Go to HelloFresh.com/MF30 and use the code MF30 to get $30 off your first week of deliveries.
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It’s Not Too Late to Put Your Financial Life in Order
08/05/2018 Duration: 33minNew York Times reporter John Schwartz joins us to talk about his book, “This Is the Year I Put My Financial Life in Order,” and Bro shares 5 investing lessons from the fall of General Electric.
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Investing Mailbag with Jason Moser
01/05/2018 Duration: 41minJason Moser joins us to answer your investing-related questions like buying your first stock, comparing ETFs and mutual fund performance, moving to cash, and his favorite investing books. Thanks to Blooom for supporting Motley Fool Answers. Get a month free with blooom401k.com/fool and code fool
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What's the Deal With China?
24/04/2018 Duration: 44minThe potential for a Trade War with China continues to dominate the headlines. With the help of Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies we'll talk about what it means for us as consumers and investors.
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Sinking our Teeth Into the FANG
17/04/2018 Duration: 36minFacebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google (ahem, Alphabet) have had a heckuva ride lately. We’ll talk to Motley Fool Analyst, Matt Argersinger about the Zuckerberg Capitol Hill hearings and other recent events that have weighed on these tech giants. Thanks to Blooom for supporting Motley Fool Answers. Get a month free with blooom401k.com/fool and code fool.
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5 Common Myths About Paying for College
10/04/2018 Duration: 47minWith the help of financial advisors from TheCollegeFundingCoach.org, we’re going to debunk the most common myths about applying for student aid and paying for college. We’ll also talk about the point when investment returns outweigh your contributions to your retirement stash and what you should do about it. Slack: Where work happens. Go to slack.com to learn more.
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The 3rd Annual Loofie Awards
03/04/2018 Duration: 27minCelebrating the best, and sometimes less-than-best, in investing and personal finance. This year we’re recognizing the Foolish Stock of the Year, Unsung CEO, Best Cryptocurrency To Go Broke With and more! With special guests: Motley Fool Analysts Tim Hanson, Aaron Bush and Matt Argersinger.
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Marvelous March Mailbag
27/03/2018 Duration: 40minWe’ll answer your questions about the benefits of after-tax 401(k), the Backdoor IRA, i-savings bonds, and if Bro really meant it when he said you should treat a pension like a bond. Thanks to LegalZoom for supporting Motley Fool. Get special savings by going to legalzoom.com use code Fool at checkout
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The Financial Foibles of Mark Twain
20/03/2018 Duration: 44minAuthor Alan Pell Crawford joins us to talk about his book, “How Not to Get Rich: The Financial Misadventures of Mark Twain.” We’ll also learn a few lessons from the downfall of Theranos and its relentlessly deceptive founder. Sponsored links: www.casper.com/fool code fool Harrys.com/fool
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Ball Like Buffett, Invest like LeBron
13/03/2018 Duration: 29minYou read that right. March Madness is here, and everyone is talking about basketball, so we’re talking about basketball the only way we know how: in the context of money. And when it comes to managing it, you’d have a hard time finding a better pair of ballers and money managers than Warren Buffett and LeBron James.
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Global Investing Trends You May Be Overlooking
06/03/2018 Duration: 43minMotley Fool Australia's Scott Phillips joins us with a global perspective on some of the trends driving opportunities for investors right now. We'll also talk about the big takeaways from Warren Buffett's annual letter to shareholders and get an insider's guide for traveling to Australia.
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February Mailbag of Love
27/02/2018 Duration: 42minThis month we’ll answer your questions about financial planning tools, investing in peer-to-peer lending, annuities, Social Security divorce benefits, and more. What was that ridiculous url Bro said again? www.calcxml.com/calculators/retirement-planning?xkm=606. Thanks to LegalZoom for supporting Motley Fool Answers. Get special savings by going to legalzoom.com and use "Fool" at checkout.
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The Olympics of Investing
20/02/2018 Duration: 44minIt's time once again to hand out the medals to countries who are crushing it for investors. We'll get expert commentary on winners in Robotics, ECommerce, and more. Bro also shares some controversial ideas about how to factor your home into your net worth.
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Money and Your Honey: Bro's Tips and Tidbits
13/02/2018 Duration: 33minBro shares his best advice when managing money with your shmoopy. We'll also talk about the crazy week of volatility in the stock market and the science behind being lovesick.