Episodes

On episode 215 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill discuss saving for retirement, what is middle class, why you should own bonds, how should veterans save for retirement during school and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to ⁠⁠⁠askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at https://betterment.com/advisors Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announcements, find out who t...

On episode 214 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill and Nick Maggiulli discuss private markets vs real estate, is a guaranteed return worth it, 401k vs brokerage account, saving for college and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more at https://public.com/ATC Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announcements, find out who the next TCAF guest is, get...

On episode 213 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Barry Ritholtz and Blair duQuesnay to discuss: the current market environment, the importance of the market to the Trump admin, odds of a recession, and more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to ⁠⁠⁠askthecompoundshow@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by Betterment for Advisors. Learn more at https://betterment.com/advisors 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://idontshop.com 🎙️Listen to our podcasts: TCAF...

On episode 212 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Bill Sweet discuss managing risk in an uncertain environment, how much is too much Roth, how the BOXX ETF works, 529 accounts for adults and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to ⁠⁠askthecompoundshow@gmail.com⁠⁠ This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more at https://public.com/ATC 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://idontshop.com 🎙️Listen to our podcasts: TCAF: https://podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/TCAF/ Animal Spirit...

On episode 211 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Bill Sweet discuss how box spread loans work, taxes vs asset location, small business retirement plan options, how to coast FIRE, living on dividends and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to ⁠askthecompoundshow@gmail.com⁠ This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at: https://betterment.com/advisors 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://idontshop.com 🎙️Listen to our podcasts: TCAF: https://podcasts.thec...

On episode 210 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson discusses buying a house for 5-10 years, paying down your mortgage vs investing, when to pause your DCA, house wealth, investing abroad and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more at https://public.com/ATC 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://idontshop.com 🎙️Listen to our podcasts: TCAF: https://podcasts.thecompoundnews.com/show/TCAF/ Animal Spirits: htt...

On episode 209 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Josh Brown and Duncan Hill discuss falling knives, the tech re-rating, the housing market, finance career advice and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Teucrium. Find out more at https://teucrium.com/agricultural-commodity-etfs Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announcements, find out who the next TCAF guest is, get updates ...

On episode 208 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Bill Sweet and Duncan Hill discuss how much is too much to manage alone, Roth TSPs, Trump accounts, health insurance in retirement, budgeting for retirement and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more at https://public.com/ATC Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announcements, find out who the next TCAF guest ...

On episode 207 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss the 4% rule, emerging markets, tax-advantaged accounts, diversification, selling a home with a low rate and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Learn more at http://Betterment.com/advisors Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announcements, find out who the next TCAF guest is,...

On episode 206 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss equity hedging strategies, buffered ETFs, international stocks, benefits of a stay at home spouse and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more at https://public.com/ATC Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announcements, find out who the next TCAF guest is, get updates on the latest merch ...

On episode 205 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Barry Ritholtz to discuss how to value today's stock market, the problem with credit card interest rate caps, the best financial news sources, if employer 401(k) contributions are enough, buy now or wait to save a bigger down payment and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Exhibit A. Visit: https://exhibitaforadvice.com/ to learn more. Subscribe t...

On episode 204 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Bill Sweet to discuss the worst time to buy a house, going full Roth, is margin a good idea, when are Roth conversions worth it, traditional vs Roth 401(k) and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to ⁠askthecompoundshow@gmail.com⁠! This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more at https://public.com/ATC Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announcements, fin...

On episode 203 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Eric Balchunas to discuss owning Bitcoin ETF vs Bitcoin Itself, can Crypto crashes hurt the stock market, are cheap gas prices a recession signal, is a 20–30% market drop actually an opportunity, how high earners can maximize tax-advantaged retirement savings and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions a...

On episode 202 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss: top 10 stock market indicators, what "secular" means in markets, 15-year mortgages, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://rocketmoney.com/atc today. Pick up a copy of "Everything You Need to Know About Saving for Retirement" at: htt...

On episode 201 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Jurrien Timmer to discuss: where we are in this bull market’s cycle, how the AI bubble compares to past bubbles, the right level of inflation, rethinking traditional allocations, financial markets and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Grayscale. Find out more about Grayscale by visiting: ⁠⁠https://www.grayscale.com/ Learn more about Fidelity Tra...

On episode 200 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz CFO and ATC legend Bill Sweet to discuss: housing prices in 2026, retirement tax strategies, Gen Z loves Roth, renting during retirement, trading in the military and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Compound Insider. Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announcements, find out who the next...

On episode 199 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Corey Hoffstein, co-founder, CEO and CIO at Newfound Research to discuss: what return stacking is, how the 4 year rule works, leveraging BNPL, making up for lost investing time, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five minutes or less by visiting http://public.com/ATC Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all th...

On episode 198 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz CFO Bill Sweet to discuss: 50% losses in your portfolio, stock concentration, 401k optimization, HELOC, Roth, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! Visit: https://exhibitaforadvice.com/ for all your charting needs! Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announcements, find out who the next TCAF guest is, get updates on ...

On episode 197 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Sr. Advisor Jonathan Novy to discuss: portfolio allocation, insurance products, structuring withdrawals, the 50-year mortgage, career advice, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five minutes or less by visiting http://public.com/ATC Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, ...

On episode 196 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss: the AI bubble, tech allocation, good debt, paying down a mortgage early, buyside vs sellside, cash on the sidelines, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://rocketmoney.com/atc today. Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the l...

On episode 195 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz CFO Bill Sweet to discuss: trading a bubble, Roth strategy, buying your parents' house, capital losses, saving for a new child, buying a vacation home and more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five minutes or less by visiting http://public.com/ATC Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound ...

On episode 194 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss outperformance, dying with zero, beating the market, Dave Ramsey’s investment strategy, saving for college and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five minutes or less by visiting http://public.com/ATC Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announcements, find out who the next TC...

On episode 193 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Josh Brown to discuss taking profits, rebalancing FOMO, what to do with your inheritance, asset allocation, advisor career advice, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! COMPOUND X CRAMER: https://compoundcramer.eventbrite.com/ This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five minutes or less by visiting http://public.com/ATC Subscribe to The Compound Newslette...

On episode 192 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments to discuss the new normal of market concentration, the slowing labor market, international stocks, the deal with gold, defining a bubble and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go...