Mon.Sep 19, 2022

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Transcript: Albert Wenger

The Big Picture

? ?. The transcript from this week’s, MiB: Albert Wenger, Union Square Ventures , is below. You can stream and download our full conversation, including the podcast extras on iTunes , Spotify , Stitcher , Google , Bloomberg , and Acast. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. ~~~. ANNOUNCER: This is Masters in Business with Barry Ritholtz on Bloomberg Radio.

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What (Really) Makes Advisors More Productive And The Third Kitces Research Study On Advisor Productivity

Nerd's Eye View

2022 marks the 50 th anniversary of the enrollment of students into the first Certified Financial Planner (CFP) course, and in the years since then, financial planning (and the process of creating a financial plan) has changed extensively. Early on, the ‘financial plan’ was primarily used as a way to demonstrate a prospective client’s ‘gaps’ and needs for products such as mutual funds or life insurance (which the advisor would then be ready to sell to the client).

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Debunking Common Investment Myths

Pragmatic Capitalism

I joined Dr. Daniel Crosby on the Standard Deviations podcast for a wide ranging discussion about portfolio management and navigating the conspiracy theories of the financial markets.

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Monday links: a dizzying combination

Abnormal Returns

Markets Investors have just gotten hammered this year. (allstarcharts.com) The 10-year Treasury is at a decade long high. (markets.businessinsider.com) Gold is having a disappointing 2022. (wsj.com) Strategy Michael Batnick, "Markets don’t move on good or bad, they move on better or worse, specifically better or worse than expected." (theirrelevantinvestor.com) The stock market doesn't care if you are watching.

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Register Now: Sneak Peek Into Close Automation SkyStem Web Demo

Technology is rapidly changing the way accountants perform and manage month-end activities. Spreadsheets, email, and shared drives no longer have to slow us down. Join us as we present a "sneak peek" recorded demo of SkyStem's month-end close solution – ART. In under four weeks, your team can start reaping the benefits of month-end close automation by vastly reducing spreadsheets, cut down on reconciliation work, speed up the month-end close, and better manage your remote team.

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Will the Surging Dollar Crash the Global Economy?

Pragmatic Capitalism

Here’s a new 3 Minute Money. In this video I discuss the implications of the surging US Dollar: Why is the USD surging despite rising inflation?

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Live interview with Michael Lombardi TONIGHT!

The Reformed Broker

TONIGHT AT 5:30PM EST! Michael Lombardi joins Michael Batnick and I on a special episode of Live from The Compound! Michael Lombardi is a former General Manager and three-time Super Bowl-winning NFL executive, after thirty years working for the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders, and the Cleveland Browns. He also has a top-ten sports podcast, GM Shuffle, on the Ringer podcast network.

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Everything Investors Need to Know About the Federal Reserve

Pragmatic Capitalism

Here’s a good podcast I did earlier this month about Monetary Policy and the Federal Reserve.

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It’s All Relative

The Irrelevant Investor

“Did you like it?” The answer to one of the most common questions in the world is not just about whether you liked the thing in question. Your response will depend on reality exceeding or falling short of expectations. How did you like it relative to how you thought you would like it? One of my colleagues told me he enjoyed the new Jurassic Park movie and I absolutely could not believe it.

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New 3 Minute Money Episode – The Money Multiplier Myth

Pragmatic Capitalism

Here’s a new Three Minute Money episode. We’re still cranking through some basics, but this one needs reiterating because the money multiplier seems to be immortal.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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Bloomberg: Home-Flipper Opendoor Hit With Losses in Echo of Zillow Collapse

Calculated Risk

From Bloomberg: Home-Flipper Opendoor Hit With Losses in Echo of Zillow Collapse excerpt: The company, which sells thousands of homes in a typical month, lost money on 42% of its transactions in August, according to research from YipitData. Opendoor’s performance — as measured by the prices at which it bought and sold properties — was even worse in key markets such as Los Angeles, where the company lost money on 55% of sales, and Phoenix, where the share was 76%.

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TD Ameritrade Interview – My Outlook on Housing

Pragmatic Capitalism

I joined Oliver Renick on TD Ameritrade Network last Friday to discuss the housing market and some of my recent comments from the newest Three Minute Money video.

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10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Sept. 19, 2022)

Wealth Management

New data shows that U.S. office usage is it at its highest rate since before the COVID-19 pandemic, reports The Wall Street Journal. Earn-outs might be a way to bridge the bid-ask gap between buyers and sellers, according to Propmodo. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

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Second Edition of Pragmatic Capitalism Now Available!

Pragmatic Capitalism

It’s been 8 years since I first published my book Pragmatic Capitalism and I finally got around to updating the book with a Second Edition.

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Banking on Loyalty: Holistic Financial Advice for Unparalleled Business Growth

Speaker: Joe Buhrmann, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Senior Financial Planning Practice Management Consultant eMoney Advisor

During an era of evolving consumer preferences, the banking sector is undergoing a profound shift. As customers continue to broaden their perspectives, banking professionals must support their customers' financial wellness by providing holistic financial advice that aligns with individual goals and circumstances. Without adapting, financial institutions will find that loyalty may crumble amid uncertainty.

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Fed Soft Landing – All we need is a miracle

David Nelson

By David Nelson, CFA CMT. January 15, 2023 will be the 14th anniversary of the Miracle on the Hudson. Shortly after taking off from LaGuardia airport Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and Co-pilot Jeff Skiles glided a powerless Airbus A320 to a safe landing on New York’s Hudson River. Flight 1549 experienced a bird strike that shut down both engines.

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New 3 Minute Money – How Interest Rates are Set

Pragmatic Capitalism

Interest rates are one of the most important prices in the economy, but how are they determined and what is the mechanism by which they change?

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When Retirement Is Derailed by a Terminal Illness, Ep #173

Financial Symmetry

We all have visions of our ideal retirement, and none of them include a terminal illness. However, sometimes life has other plans. Today, Grace Kvantas joins me to discuss the top concerns that are often overlooked for those facing a … Continued. The post When Retirement Is Derailed by a Terminal Illness, Ep #173 appeared first on Financial Symmetry, Inc.

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Is the USA in a Recession?

Pragmatic Capitalism

New episode of Three Minute Money here. Is the USA in a recession?

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Transforming Lending: Understanding the Power of Digital Platforms

Digital platforms can provide you with plenty of solutions, yet many are still intimidated by them. It's time to end that worry and embrace what could make a major difference for your bank. Understanding how they work and how to best utilize them for your banks is key toward success. In this article, Biz2X breaks down all things digital platforms, including the many advantages of embracing them.

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3 Strikes to Avoid When Tax Planning

Integrity Financial Planning

Taxes are among the most common concern for people in retirement. You might be wondering how to start thinking about your tax strategy so you aren’t taxed more than you need to be. These three mistakes can help start the conversation about what a comprehensive tax strategy might look like for you. Taking Too Much Income. When you start to approach retirement, you’ll have to start thinking about transitioning from the wealth accumulation stage to the income stage of your life.

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The Risk of Deflation is now Greater than the Risk of Prolonged High Inflation

Pragmatic Capitalism

The most recent headline CPI came in at 9.1% so it might seem odd to think that the risk of disinflation and deflation is rising.

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RightCapital Introduces Blueprint Data Visualization Features

Wealth Management

Building off the momentum of this spring's Snapshot launch, Blueprint provides an interactive and customizable tool for visualizing and organizing a prospect or client’s household financial data.

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Macro Outlook Update – This Too Shall Pass

Pragmatic Capitalism

I joined Matt McCall on the Making Money show for an update on my macro outlook for the rest of the year and the coming years.

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Your New & Improved Month-End Close Process Is Not So Far Out of Reach!

All accounting teams know what it is like to dread the inevitable month-end scaries. If there was a way to feel less burdened and maybe even a little enthusiastic to work on your month-end close and reconciliation process, would you do it? No, don't answer that, of course you would! Automate your month-end close process by up to 40% with SkyStem's ART and see how much more alive you feel!

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Seven Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Sept. 20, 2022)

Wealth Management

Amid housing sales slowdown, potential home sellers turn to becoming landlords, reports The Wall Street Journal. Real estate firms were among those most likely to have workers in the office in September in New York City, according to GlobeSt.com. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.

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The Investors Podcast – Masterclass on Inflation Continued

Pragmatic Capitalism

I joined The Investor’s Podcast for the 9th time! I am officially the Alec Baldwin of the show, but far less handsome.

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A strategy for reaching Court of the Table

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

By Jaslyn Ng For me, achieving MDRT’s Court of the Table qualification was a combination of many things, and I found there was an order to how those were done. Since Court of the Table is three times the qualifying requirements of MDRT, mathematically it seems like to achieve Court of the Table, we need to put in at least three times more effort. Is that true, though?

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New 3 Minute Money – Why Do Banks Need Deposits?

Pragmatic Capitalism

I often talk about the importance of understanding banking and the relationship between inside money and outside money.

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The Blueprint for a Customer-Centric Digital Lending Experience

Creating a winning digital lending experience requires plenty of focus on the needs of customers and more. Biz2X Chief Product Officer Aaron Traub covers everything from how to create such an experience, areas to hone in on, pitfalls to avoid, and plenty more in this insightful article. Discover how to utilize new technology without alienating existing customers, what to emphasize when working on your platform, and how to utilize the data at your disposal while not becoming overly reliant on it.

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SEC Examiners to Look For 'Reasonably Designed' Policies Under New Marketing Rules

Wealth Management

In a newly-released risk alert, the commission’s Department of Examinations highlighted potential areas of focus for the rule, which has a Nov. 4 compliance date.

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The Economic Problem with LIV Golf

Pragmatic Capitalism

* This is a bit off topic, but as a casual golfer/watcher and economic nerd I think it’s an interesting topic.

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5 Pre-Launch Activities that Create Client Demand

XY Planning Network

9 MIN READ. You've made the decision to launch your firm —c ongratulations! You’re on your way to serving the clients you want, in the way you want, while building a business with enough revenue to live the lifestyle you want. That takes courage and commitment. Now that commitment will be tested as you prepare to launch and build a successful practice.

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