Podcasts – Investing From The Beach: Recent Episodes
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What should someone consider when trading high-flier stocks, a current example is Tesla (TSLA)?
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Fans of hands-off index investing speak of earning 8 to 10% on average; they claim “Buffett says it is the way to go”. yet 20 years ago, Warren Buffett guaranteed he could make 50% on a million dollars. We talk about how it can be done.
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Covid-induced market volatility has created a new breed of stock trader, enticed by seemingly easy money, and by the visual rewards of RobinHood…is this the new reality?
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Does racism exist in the stock market?
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Warren Buffett is pro-America! Does a bear market mean go find a job? Heck No!! Opportunities are more plentiful than ever before; we talk about how Covid19 impacts debt and customers (tenants)
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We recorded this on day one of the big market plunge; we discuss the “how to think”; how to recognize; and how to prepare around major news events.
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Applying the “how to think” mindset around events like Kobe Bryant’s death and the Corona virus outbreak; we also discuss the financial samurai going back to work
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We talk about the three secrets to achieving success in the stock market, and in anything.
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Education or Ignorance…which is more costly? Common to witness people who hesitate to spend $ on self-education but will gladly commit to a large 48-month car loan…and then they complain that they can never get ahead…
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There’s been a lot of talk lately about the new IPOs that have hit the market in the past year or so. We talk about the successful strategy that we have used with our IPO investing; we talk about which IPOs are the best to invest in, and which to avoid…both in today’s environment as...
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When listening to an “expert”, you must discern if they’re telling you a fact or an opinion. It’s fine to make an investing decision on either, but do not confuse a fact with an opinion. An article on cnbc.com, from 10/1/19, titled Real Estate is Still The Best Investment You Can Make Today…”includes comments from...
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We discuss a real-life example of one’s stock market results and how that was due to their mindset; We contrast their “thinking” to that of someone who can get distracted by outside interests.
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How you handle debt impacts your FICO score; more importantly, it affects your “reputation” score with those who might later invest with you or in you.
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Perhaps FIRE should stand for Focus on Investments and Reduce Expenses, allows you to retire early. We talk about the mindset that is required, along with some simple steps that are needed to reach freedom.
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We talk about the unexpected challenges that you’ll face in early retirement. They’re easily addressable if you’ll simply think about them BEFORE you walk away from your j.o.b.
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We talk about what it takes to develop the work ethic required to achieve any objective.
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Should you focus on the stock market or the economy? We talk about an easy way to differentiate the two, and we do it using words that everybody understands!
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There are 9 basic steps to achieving FIRE…we touch on each of them.
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There’s been lots of recent talk about buying into an IPO; we talk about the impact that buying into an IPO will have on your goal of reaching time freedom.
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David Goggins and Jocko Willink talk about “don’t ask questions, just do it” …we talk about the difference between being interested in something vs being committed to it; and how do you go from one to the other.
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No matter what business you’re involved in, “selling” is crucial…however, “selling” is just as crucial in day to day life, it’s not just business – knowing “how to sell” will make you happier, lead to greater success, and make life easier.
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We discuss who really lost in the recent squabble between Amazon and the local politicians in NYC .
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We discuss common mistakes made by beginning and experienced traders and investors
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Most people do not have a money problem, they have a money management problem. We talk about an approach that has worked well for both of us
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We discuss about the awesome opportunities that are available in a Bear Market
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Is it easier to achieve time freedom living in the US or outside the US ? A continuation of ep 47, where Dave Ramsey meets Anthony Bourdain…
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Is it easier to achieve time freedom living in the US or outside the US ?
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To us, it sounds insane to choose to work till age 70, but that’s what Suze Orman suggests. We discuss why and how you might want to do it differently.
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What habits, work ethic, and mindset must you have in order to be the best investor (or anything else) that you can be
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Trading the stock market can be a lucrative business without any of the hassles that small business owners face. The biggest battle will be with yourself if you want to be financially independent, retiring early; but you’ve gotta know how to think.
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Want to be FIRE, Financial Independence Retire Early? We discuss the pro/con of starting a new business, using a property management / manager business as the opportunity.
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Want to be FIRE, Financially Independent Retire Early? On that path, you will see plenty of examples of flawed thinking as well as examples of the right way to think.
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On your way to FIRE, Financial Independence Retire Early, you will run into people who say that it can’t be done; they are examples of the Crab Pot theory. We discuss how to recognize that person and how to avoid it.
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We discuss the pro and con of using cash or credit cards. The financial issue in Turkey has us talking about gold and silver.
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Mark Twain said, “Don’t argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” In this episode, we discuss how to handle those situations.
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We talk about what and how parents can teach their children about money, finance, and the how to think. Think about what you wish you knew 10 years ago, so why not teach that to your children when they’re young so that they can walk a different path than you.
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The reality is that to achieve time freedom, you must first develop the mindset; however, talking about mindset does not sell books. If you wanna sell books, talk about money. Whether it’s Jim Cramer on Mad Money, or Dave Ramsey Financial Peace – their focus is on the money, and sell a ton of books...
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With student loan debt on the rise, we talk the pro/con of whether College Is Necessary? It’s cost will not give you financial peace of mind, so we touch on various ways to pay for it.
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We’ve been described as half the opposite of Dave Ramsey; he says “get out of debt, then hire a money mgr, aka mutual fund”. We believe that you can learn to manage your own money. Today, we talk about how to start from zero, if you are forced into a reset. Also, via listener “Mark”,...
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Listeners Pliney & Jackie ask about repayment strategies for student loans and mortgages.
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Listener Dennis asks about dealing with relationship dynamics when the other person doesn’t share your vision, excitement about time freedom or investing. People accept it when you say that you’re going to college; you will get odd looks & responses when you say you’re learning to achieve to time freedom.
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When someone wants more money, they instantly think about how to get a raise; we talk about how to dramatically increase your wealth and income, simply by using what’s available to most employees: using their 401k and addressing their spending.
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We talk about debt; using a different mindset than Dave Ramsey to get out of debt and invest without mutual funds.
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We interview a very successful r/e agent/investor who is contemplating his full-time workload and discuss how else to spend his time.
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We talk about naked option trading; you’ll hear a LOT about this method in the midst of a bull market; and you’ll hear a LOT about naked call trading in the depths of a bear market…but you won’t hear people talk about the risk associated with such a strategy.
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We discuss using Leaps (or longer term options) as a substitute for stock when selling covered calls. This can be called calendar spreads or diagonal spreads; sometimes referred to as renting stock. The idea is to control stock for less than its purchase price and sell calls against that asset.
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We discuss setting goals and tips to help achieve them.
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We’ve received a TON of listener requests to talk about Bitcoin and crypto-currency…
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Whether a side hustle, side gig, or full time career, there are skills that you’ll want/need for time freedom; we discuss them in this episode.
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We interview Ryan, a 29 yr old with some decisions/opportunities/choices in front of him; it’s an intriguing discussion and a great case study tying in the topics of the past few episodes.
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A health crisis will affect nearly every single person in their lifetime, either as a patient or as a part/full-time care-giver. Cancer; heart disease; stroke; dementia; etc. When, not if, but when a health crisis hits, are you financially prepared and mentally prepared. How are you going to deal with it?
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When we talk “how to think”, most people don’t stop to consider that this also includes those times when your routine gets disrupted. Ironically, and sadly, we were recording this when, unbeknownst to us, the Las Vegas tragedy was occurring. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected…
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Lucius Seneca said, “If a Man knows not what harbor he seeks, any wind is the right wind” “95% how to think” starts with having a purpose for your life; Why are you pursuing time freedom? What will you do with that newly discovered free-time? If you don’t have a purpose that you’re working toward,...
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In this episode, we discuss our approach to Initial Public Offerings, IPO; when to avoid them and when to consider their purchase.
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The most common excuse for pursuing time freedom is, ironically, “I dont have time to learn how to make my money work”, which really is saying, “I dont have time to get to time freedom”. In this episode, we discuss how to free-up time, so that you can pursue the goal of having nearly all...
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In this episode, we interview Kyle, a student of the stock market. He’s a millennial by age, but not by his thinking/mindset. It’s a great discussion about the mindset changes he’s experienced in himself and what he’s witnessed in others as he progresses down the path toward time freedom. Whether you’re just starting out, or...
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We talk about the dynamics of Multi Level Marketing, MLM; we speak about the benefits and the pitfalls to a network-marketing business, while providing some items to keep in mind should you be looking at an MLM opportunity.
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We talk about the difference between financial freedom, time freedom, and retirement. If it is a new career you seek, this is when you do it as you now have the freedom & time to do so. Passive income, dividends, trading, stock invest …any of them can get you to financial freedom, but not all...
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We explain the concept of puts and short sell stock in order to profit during down moves in the market. We delve into the psychology of what you will likely go through when doing this type of trade.
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We explain the concept of trading covered calls (selling a call when you own the underlying stock) and then delve into the psychology of what you will likely go through when doing this type of trade. This leads us into a much longer discussion about how to think, in order to achieve the goal of,...
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This continues episode 12; we answer listener questions about where to learn to trade the stock market; we discuss the issues arising when friends don’t share your level of financial passion; we discuss leadership vs followership; coach-ability; and examples of how-to-think. This is part 2 of a 2-part episode.
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We answer listener questions related to IRA and 401k and Roth IRA and Self directed IRA, as well as a number of other topics submitted by listeners. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode.
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Continuing episode 9 & 10 where we talk 401k; a fabulous method of forced savings that is available to nearly every employee and it is tax deferred. Most people will switch employers every few years, usually to get a raise or promotion. However, they overlook the other huge benefit; when they switch employers, they can...
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Continuing episode 9 where we talk 401k; a fabulous method of forced savings that is available to nearly every employee and it is tax deferred. Most people will switch employers every few years, usually to get a raise or promotion. However, they overlook the other huge benefit; when they switch employers, they can now have...
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We talk 401k; a fabulous method of forced savings that is available to nearly every employee and it is tax deferred. Most people will not stay at one employer for their entire career; they’ll switch employers every few years usually to get a raise or promotion. A bigger benefit that is nearly always overlooked is...
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Part 2: A continuation of Ep #7, where we compare investing in real estate and the stock market. It boils down to the difference between financial freedom vs time freedom. It points to the mindset difference between having your investments, along with tens of thousands of employees working on your behalf, versus you working on...
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We compare investing in real estate and the stock market. It boils down to the difference between financial freedom vs time freedom. It points to the mindset difference between having your investments, along with tens of thousands of employees working on your behalf, versus you working on your investments. Whether it is stock or real...
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From the big, overarching view, this episode deals with “where” to invest. It is NOT just about the dividends/rent/interest, and/or the potential capital gains, but rather “where to invest” is also a function of how much time you are willing/wanting to invest in order to manage your investment(s). Most people overlook the amount of time...
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Everyone says they’re motivated to get to Time Freedom, – most aren’t being honest with themselves. After awhile, motivation goes away…discipline is what keeps you going. Discipline will result in Freedom; You need Discipline more than Motivation. In this episode, we talk about why you want to get to Time Freedom. Whether your chosen path...
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In this episode we talk about creating an operating system for time freedom…
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We talk about where you spend your time and where your money comes from. Is your time spent working “for” a business? Is it spent working “on” a business? If you “invest” in a business, then other people do ALL the work. However, if you find that you are working “on” that particular business, then...
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We’ll introduce our co-host, Chris Lam; we’ll talk about his background and experience, which may give some insight as to how he achieved time freedom at age 31.
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Thanks for checking out Investing From The Beach podcast! In this episode, we’ll do a brief introduction to one of the two hosts, and talk about the listeners that would be most interested in this podcast.
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