Paul covers a recent study on the most common scams and which age group is most likely to be affected. You might be surprised to know that people over the age of 70 are not the most likely to be scammed. Listen along to hear how to avoid being taken advantage of by people who want to steal your identity or your money.

Younger investors are avoiding investing in the stock market altogether. Seasoned investors are falling into common investment traps. Today, Paul talks about why smart people struggle to make good investment decisions. Later in the show, Paul talks about asset managers betting on Bitcoin prices.

Large companies are used to being attacked for unethical labor practices, products that harm consumer’s health, and limiting healthy competition with other business. Recently, many of these companies have openly supported hot social issues like climate change and social injustice movements. With the rise of ESG investing, Paul talks about an article in the WSJ that asks, “Are all these companies trying to make the world a better place or are they playing these social trends to stay in business?”

Paul answers a tricky question from a listener who wants to know if the P/E ratio is too high on the S&P 500 right now. Listen along as Paul discusses the difference between current and future P/E ratio and it’s important to know which one you are looking at. Later in the show, Paul talks Value finally beating Growth.

All other digital currencies beware! Today, Paul talks about the Fed considering a digital dollar. Listen along to hear how this would affect consumers and banks, but could also be a huge problem for digital currencies traders. Later in the episode, Paul covers an interesting twist regarding inflation.

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Paul finds an article called “The Misguided Faith in the Fiduciary Standard” from Advisor Perspectives that agrees with something he’s been saying for years: that the fiduciary standard is not enough and allows for practices that don’t serve investors. Listen along to hear the problematic practices that have been perpetuated in the advisor community and why it’s important to be educated about investing.

Today, a listener asks Paul about the Buffet Indicator and its ability to determine whether markets are over or underpriced. Listen along to learn about what the Buffet Indicator is and if it helps investors make the right investment decisions. Later in the show, Paul talks about a new trend where insurance companies are putting Bitcoin into annuities.

The Market comes crumbling down, China leverages our debt against us, and the government confiscates your IRA. Today, Paul and Michael debunk some of the most common fears investors have right now. Later in the show, Michael brings up a risky investment that is trapping younger investors.

The largest fund companies own much of corporate America and get voting rights. Today, Paul and Jim talk about a Morningstar article “3 Solutions for Index-Fund Voting,” which covers potential solutions as fund companies grow and own more shares. Listen along to hear how changes to these voting rights could affect the fund companies and what Paul thinks should happen.

Has the influx stimulus money temporarily boosted stock prices? If so, are stocks going to drop soon? Listen or read to find out.

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