Bullshit on Stilts: Tackling the bullshitology of financial decisions.
Keli Alo & Mark Robinson
26 episodes
2 months ago
What if everything you thought you knew about investment risk was wrong? That's the fascinating premise we explore in this eye-opening episode that challenges conventional wisdom about what makes investing "risky." Most people equate risk with volatility—those stomach-churning ups and downs in your 401(k) statement. But as we unpack through lively discussion and real-world examples, that volatility is only risky when mismatched with your time horizon. For long-term investors, those same mark...
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What if everything you thought you knew about investment risk was wrong? That's the fascinating premise we explore in this eye-opening episode that challenges conventional wisdom about what makes investing "risky." Most people equate risk with volatility—those stomach-churning ups and downs in your 401(k) statement. But as we unpack through lively discussion and real-world examples, that volatility is only risky when mismatched with your time horizon. For long-term investors, those same mark...
Bullshit on Stilts: Tackling the bullshitology of financial decisions.
53 minutes
7 months ago
The Final Annuity Chapter: Taxes and Tactics
Annuities often appear in retirement planning discussions surrounded by jargon and overpromises. But what happens when you look beyond the glossy brochure? This episode cuts through the sales tactics to reveal what you actually need to know about annuity taxation. We dive deep into the practical differences between qualified and non-qualified annuities, explaining how each is taxed and when penalties might apply. Did you know non-qualified annuities use a "last in, first out" approach to tax...
Bullshit on Stilts: Tackling the bullshitology of financial decisions.
What if everything you thought you knew about investment risk was wrong? That's the fascinating premise we explore in this eye-opening episode that challenges conventional wisdom about what makes investing "risky." Most people equate risk with volatility—those stomach-churning ups and downs in your 401(k) statement. But as we unpack through lively discussion and real-world examples, that volatility is only risky when mismatched with your time horizon. For long-term investors, those same mark...
