Episodes

March 2, 2023

Should I Put Riskier Stocks in my Roth IRA?

On episode 65 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM CFO and tax superstar Bill Sweet to discuss short-term vs long-term bonds, investing in farmland, getting out of concentrated stock positions, utilizing a Roth IRA, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Wealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for adv...
Feb. 23, 2023

Are Covered Calls a Replacement for Bonds?

On episode 64 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM CIO and the Blogfather, Barry Ritholtz, to discuss saving for a down payment, using option writing strategies, US population demographics and valuation, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Liftoff. Visit https://liftoffinvest.com/ to learn more. 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Wealthcast Media, an affiliate of...
Feb. 9, 2023

Is a Backdoor Roth IRA Worth the Hassle?

On episode 63 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM CFO, Tax Ninja, and PR all-time-leading contributor Bill Sweet, to discuss how to invest in bonds, RMD calculations, the new Roth rule, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Liftoff. Visit https://liftoffinvest.com/ to learn more. 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Wealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth ...
Feb. 2, 2023

Does the Debt Ceiling Matter to the Market?

On episode 62 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson, and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Advisor and CFP, Kevin Young, to discuss US Government default risk, inverted yield curves, safeguarding your financial plan, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Liftoff. Visit https://liftoffinvest.com/ to learn more. 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Wealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Managemen...
Jan. 26, 2023

Is Whole Life Insurance Ever Worth It?

On episode 61 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Advisor and Insurance Specialist, Jonathan Novy, to discuss if the stock market can go up forever, when life insurance makes sense, starting an investment account for a child, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! To learn more about Future Proof, check out: https://futureproof.advisorcircle.com/ 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Wealthcast M...
Jan. 19, 2023

Is It Crazy to Be 100% Invested in Stocks?

On episode 60 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Tax Ninja and PR favorite - Bill Sweet to discuss if being invested in 100% stocks is crazy, when to retire, when to do backdoor Roth conversions, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! To learn more about Future Proof, check out: https://futureproof.advisorcircle.com/ 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Wealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz We...
Jan. 12, 2023

How Much Do Dividends Matter to the Stock Market?

On episode 59 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Tax Specialist, CPA, and CFP, Bill Artzerounian, to discuss reinvesting dividends, saving money through tax returns, when you should hire an accountant, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! Today's podcast is presented by Liftoff® (liftoffinvest.com), an automated investment advisory service that is powered by Betterment. Liftoff® is a wholly owned entity of Ritholt...
Jan. 5, 2023

Why Should I Invest in the Stock Market?

On episode 58 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss deflation, if the stock market is a Ponzi Scheme, what to do with emergency fund cash, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! Today's podcast is presented by Liftoff® (liftoffinvest.com), an automated investment advisory service that is powered by Betterment. Liftoff® is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC. Ritholtz Wealth Management is a Registered Investme...
Dec. 22, 2022

What's the Market Going to Do in 2023?

On episode 57 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Portfolio Rescue veteran and tax expert, Bill Sweet, to discuss why higher inflation should be good for stocks, offsetting capital gains, what to look for in a CPA/tax planner, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by KraneShares. Visit https://kraneshares.com/ to learn more. 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Wealthcast M...
Dec. 15, 2022

Will Baby Boomers Crash the Stock Market?

On episode 56 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Downtown Josh Brown to discuss what to do with extra cash, the difference between publicly traded and non-traded REITs, generational selling pressure, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by KraneShares. Visit https://kraneshares.com/ to learn more. 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Wealthcast Media, an affiliate of Rit...
Dec. 8, 2022

Why Is the Bond Market Screaming Recession?

On episode 55 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Advisor and CFP Alex Palumbo, to discuss leverage in real estate, why the yield curve is inverted, withdrawing a 401K, offsetting capital gains, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! 🚜 This episode is sponsored by AcreTrader. Learn more about investing in farmland at: https://acretrader.com/learn See disclosures at: https://acretrader.com/company/terms 👕 Check out Th...
Dec. 1, 2022

Is Real Estate a Better Investment Than the Stock Market?

On episode 54 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM CFO and Tax Super-Star, Bill Sweet, to discuss leverage in real estate, why the yield curve is inverted, early retirement, tax-loss harvesting, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Wealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affili...
Nov. 17, 2022

How Should You Invest for Your Kids?

On episode 53 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Advisor and CFP, Kevin Young to discuss investing in bonds as a young person, what to do with monthly allowances, life expectancy and retirement planning, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Wealthcast Media, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisement...
Nov. 10, 2022

When Should You Sell Your Beaten-Down Stocks?

On episode 52 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson is joined by RWM CFO and the taxman himself, Bill Sweet, to discuss SPAC losses, losing to inflation by investing under your mattress, and stock-picking companies you haven’t heard of. Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! 👕 Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalized investmen...
Nov. 3, 2022

When Should Your Asset Allocation Change?

On episode 51 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM advisor, CFP, and CFA, Blair DuQuesnay to discuss how your asset allocation should change when your net worth grows, real returns for bonds, I-bonds, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be regarded as personalize...
Oct. 27, 2022

What’s a Better Buy Right Now - Stocks or Bonds?

On episode 50 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by CFP and Tax Specialist Bill Sweet, to discuss if or when to lower your contributions to a 401k, how to plan for future tax rates, the wash sale rule, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth Manag...
Oct. 20, 2022

What Is the Fed Doing?

On episode 49 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Cullen Roche, Author of Pragmatic Capitalism and Founder of Discipline Funds to discuss if the Fed is making a mistake, the consequences of 7% mortgage rates, how Ben and Cullen would run the Fed, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is...
Oct. 13, 2022

What’s the Worst Case Scenario for Stocks?

On episode 48 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Advisor, CFP, and Higher-Education Specialist Tony Isola to discuss buying your first house, where to start with FAFSA, 529 contributions, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth Management L...
Oct. 6, 2022

Should I Buy a House Right Now?

On episode 47 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Animal Spirits co-host Michael Batnick to discuss timing the bond market, Michael's pitch for muni bonds, whether or not to buy a home in this environment, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth...
Sept. 29, 2022

What’s the Best Inflation Hedge Right Now?

On episode 46 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM CFO and tax specialist Bill Sweet to discuss putting the fed funds rate on the blockchain, building an emergency fund, pension tax planning, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth Management...
Sept. 22, 2022

Are All Bear Markets Like This?

On episode 45 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Taylor Hollis, trust and estate specialist, CFP, and CFA to discuss going mortgage-free, writing covered calls, when to set up a trust or estate, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is presented by https://liftoffinvest.com. Liftoff® is an automated investment advisory service powered by Betterment, and is a wholly owned entity of Ritholtz Wealth Managemen...
Sept. 15, 2022

Do Young People Need a Financial Advisor?

On episode 44 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss tips for people living in high-cost areas, low-cost indexing vs paying for an advisor, when it makes sense to pay down debt early, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! Thanks to Innovator for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.innovatoretfs.com/portfoliorescue to learn more about their ETF offerings. Check out The Compound shop: https://www.idontshop.com Learn more a...
Sept. 8, 2022

How Much Should You Save in Your 30s?

On episode 43 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth advisor, Joey Fishman, to discuss savings accounts vs short-term bonds, Restricted Stock Units (RSU), exercising startup shares, maxing out I bonds, and much more! Send your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! Thanks to Innovator for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.innovatoretfs.com/portfoliorescue to learn more about their ETF offerings. Check out The Compound shop: ...
Sept. 1, 2022

How Do You Minimize Taxes in Retirement?

On episode 42 of Portfolio Rescue, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth CFO and Tax Specialist Bill Sweet to discuss downgrading to one income, prepaying for college, optimizing unrealized capital losses, and much more! Submit your Portfolio Rescue questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! Thanks to Innovator for sponsoring this episode! Visit https://www.innovatoretfs.com/portfoliorescue to learn more about their ETF offerings. Check out The Compound shop: https://www.id...