The Psychology of Money with Morgan Housel
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Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness.
Episodes 101
Mark Twain on Relative Wealth
Plus, the obsession with minimalism, worrying in your 20s, and the barbell approach to investing. This episode is brought to you by State Street Investment Management’s Sector ETFs. To learn more, visit …
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Plus, the obsession with minimalism, worrying in your 20s, and the barbell approach to investing.
This episode is brought to you by State Street Investment Management’s Sector ETFs. To learn more, visit StateStreet.com/SectorETFs. Before investing consider the funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Visit statestreet.com/im for a prospectus containing this and other information. Read it carefully.
A False Sense of How People View You
The disconnect between what you're trying to show and what other people see -- plus, demographics, influencers, and the role of luck. Want to help this show? Take this quick survey …
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The disconnect between what you're trying to show and what other people see -- plus, demographics, influencers, and the role of luck.
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This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visit https://www.davisadvisors.com/. Before investing, you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The prospectus or Form ADV, as applicable, contains this and other information. You can obtain a current prospectus or Form ADV by calling 800-279-2279. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.
Three Types of Intelligence
New skills that become more important in an AI world, the cost of living, and winning the lottery. This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visit https://www.davisadvisors.com/. Before …
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New skills that become more important in an AI world, the cost of living, and winning the lottery.
This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visit https://www.davisadvisors.com/. Before investing, you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The prospectus or Form ADV, as applicable, contains this and other information. You can obtain a current prospectus or Form ADV by calling 800-279-2279. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.
An Overlooked Reason Homes Are So Expensive
More Americans than ever own stocks -- and helps explain part of why home prices have become detached from incomes. This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visit …
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More Americans than ever own stocks -- and helps explain part of why home prices have become detached from incomes.
This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visit https://www.davisadvisors.com/. Before investing, you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The prospectus or Form ADV, as applicable, contains this and other information. You can obtain a current prospectus or Form ADV by calling 800-279-2279. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.
Nothing Too Good or Too Bad Stays That Way For Long
One of the most important financial skills: recognizing when things are abnormally good and realizing they won't last. This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visit …
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One of the most important financial skills: recognizing when things are abnormally good and realizing they won't last.
This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visit https://www.davisadvisors.com/. Before investing, you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The prospectus or Form ADV, as applicable, contains this and other information. You can obtain a current prospectus or Form ADV by calling 800-279-2279. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.
AI Optimism and the Agony of Waiting
Most forecasts are hyper-optimistic or hyper-pessimistic. Not enough attention to the possibility that the main outcome in 10 years is that all businesses are 20%-30% more productive and life goes on. This …
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Most forecasts are hyper-optimistic or hyper-pessimistic. Not enough attention to the possibility that the main outcome in 10 years is that all businesses are 20%-30% more productive and life goes on.
This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visit
https://www.davisadvisors.com/.
Disclosure: Before investing, you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The prospectus or Form ADV, as applicable, contains this and other information. You can obtain a current prospectus or Form ADV by calling 800-279-2279. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.
The Richer You Get, The Easier It Is To Imagine Something Better
This episode is brought to you by “Stay Calm” the new book by David Booth. To learn more, visit https://www.staycalminvesting.com/.
$40 Trillion National Debt (And Some Important Context)
This episode is brought to you by “Stay Calm,” the new book by David Booth. To learn more, visit https://www.staycalminvesting.com/
The Sociology of Money: Be Careful Who You Socialize With
This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visithttps://www.davisadvisors.com/.Before investing, you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The …
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This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors.
To learn more, visithttps://www.davisadvisors.com/.
Before investing, you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The prospectus or Form ADV, as applicable, contains this and other information. You can obtain a current prospectus or Form ADV by calling 800-279-2279.Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.
Bitcoin, A Reasonable View of The World, and Passion Is The Inverse of Information
This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visithttps://www.davisadvisors.com/.Before investing, you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The …
Show notes
This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors.
To learn more, visithttps://www.davisadvisors.com/.
Before investing, you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The prospectus or Form ADV, as applicable, contains this and other information. You can obtain a current prospectus or Form ADV by calling 800-279-2279. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.
A Tale as Old As time: Getting Rich vs. Staying Rich
Plus, a story about free money, and the dangers of telling people what they want to hear. This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visithttps://www.davisadvisors.com/.Disclosure: Before …
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Plus, a story about free money, and the dangers of telling people what they want to hear.
This episode is brought to you by Davis Advisors. To learn more, visithttps://www.davisadvisors.com/.
Disclosure: Before investing, you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The prospectus or Form ADV, as applicable, contains this and other information. You can obtain a current prospectus or Form ADV by calling 800-279-2279. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.
Respecting Each Other's Delusions, Memory Dividends, and What Our Grandchildren Will Enjoy
Plus, the inability to spend when you've already saved enough, and the value of scarcity.
"Some of The Unhappiest People In The World"
Plus, how to deal with minimalism, and what happens when everyone makes good financial decisions. Read the article I mention, Grip Strength, by Jeremy Giffon here.
Six Quotes That Changed Me
Plus, the dangers of making money your identity.
Why I'm an Optimist, And Growing Apart Financially
Plus, a great documentary I'd recommend.
The Purpose of Independence, Lazy Work, and Believing Forecasts.
Plus, a new name for this podcast: The Psychology of Money.
The History of Uncertainty, The Magic of The Long Term, And Overstating New Technology
Plus, thoughts on earning passive wealth.
Natural Maniacs, An Overvalued Market, and Recovering From Years of Bad Financial Habits
Plus, comparing the cost of things you love.
Gas Prices, Stock Bubbles, Grad Advice -- And Teaching Personal Finance In School
Plus, thoughts on the scarcity mindset with money.
Luck, Wealth, Kids, Kindness -- And A New Format: Questions From You.
The luckier you are the nicer you should be, plus three questions from you.
New Podcast Format -- And I Need Your Help
This podcast is going through some changes. As part of the new format, I'll be answering your questions on future episodes. Have a question? Send it to [email protected].
Long-Term Money
Generational progress, wealth, and spoiled kids.
A Few Things I'm Pretty Sure About
We're back! A list a few big things I've been thinking about lately.
Out Now: The Art of Spending Money (First Full Chapter Here)
This is a full-chapter preview of my new book, The Art of Spending Money, out today. Click here to buy the book.
Two Big Stories That Help Explain Today's World
We became aware of each other at the same time we grew apart financially, and the psychology of when news went from local to national to global.
Playing Your Own Game
From the archives: one of my favorite topics -- the importance of playing your own game. Thanks to my friends at Public.comAll investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage …
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From the archives: one of my favorite topics -- the importance of playing your own game.
Thanks to my friends at Public.com
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use.
Big Ideas From The Art of Spending Money
Pre-order my new book The Art of Spending Money here. ***Thanks to my friends at Public.comAll investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered …
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Pre-order my new book The Art of Spending Money here.
***
Thanks to my friends at Public.com
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use.
Investing: The Greatest Show on Earth
Thanks to my friends at Public.comAll investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are …
Show notes
Thanks to my friends at Public.com
All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use.
What AI Might Do To The Future of Work
Thanks to my friends at Public.com and their podcast The Rundown -- click here for more.
Very Bad Advice (And a Word on My New Book)
Thanks to my friends at Public.com and their podcast The Rundown -- click here for more.
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