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...
Unpacking Annuities: From Roman Soldiers to Modern Engines
Bullshit on Stilts: Tackling the bullshitology of financial decisions.
34 minutes
8 months ago
Unpacking Annuities: From Roman Soldiers to Modern Engines
What if the secret to a financially secure retirement is hiding in plain sight? Grab your favorite drink and join us for the season kickoff of Bullshit on Stilts, where we unravel the intriguing world of annuities. Our guest brings fresh insights into these often-misunderstood financial tools, tracing their roots back to Roman soldiers and dissecting modern types, from the steady fixed annuity to the adventurous variable and the futuristic indexed. We promise a light-hearted yet informative d...
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...
