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Debunking Investment BS!

The Big Picture

His latest book, How Not to Invest, offers a blueprint to help you make better decisions and achieve financial success. Bonus Content: Meb’s reference to the “ Mungerism: Liquor, ladies, & Leverage !” Todays guest is Barry Ritholtz, Chairman, and CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, which manages over $5.7

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My Bias Blind Spot Bubble

The Big Picture

.” ~~~ Kahneman’s themes — humility, acknowledging how little we actually know about today, (and even less about tomorrow), striving to understand reality, and recognizing our own inherent shortfalls — are prime drivers of How NOT to Invest. If these ideas interest you, then please check it out. _

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (November 16-17, 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

The study also looked at what “high performing” firms are doing differently than their peers, finding that these firms have a higher close rate on referred prospects, were better able to maintain pricing discipline, and had significantly lower expenses as a percentage of firm revenue.

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At the Money: Matt Hougan on Responsible Crypto Investing

The Big Picture

Full transcript below. ~~~ About this week’s guest: Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management discusses the best ways to responsibly manage crypto assets. I’m Barry Ritholtz, and on today’s edition of At the Money , we’re going to discuss how retail investors can responsibly invest in crypto.

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Rabbithole: What Do People Get Wrong About Money?

The Big Picture

David Nadig, “ Rabbithole ” March 7, 2025 I had fun chatting with Dave Nadig about philosophy, behavior, and investing ( video after the jump). Question : “ Barry, your book How Not to Invest dissects numerous financial misconceptions. But let’s set aside markets and investing strategies entirely.

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Fynancial Wins 'Best in Show' at Wealth Management EDGE Tech Demos

Wealth Management

Fynancial , which refers to itself as a digital experience platform, won Best in Show. Held on day two of the conference, 11 competing wealthtech firms each had but a few minutes to pitch their wares before three judges, Woodgage Financial's Jason Pereira, Nexus Strategy's Tim Welsh and Aureus Advantage's Amy DeTolla.

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Financial Advisor vs Self-Investing: Why Self-Investing May Not Always Be a Good Idea

WiserAdvisor

If you are someone who loves a good Do It Yourself (DIY) challenge, whether it is fixing your own car or kitchen sink, you might think investing is just another task you can master on your own. Self-investing, or DIY investing, is incredibly popular. What is self-investing, and what are its pros and cons?