Motley Fool Answers
367 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 810 ratingsSaving, spending, planning — you've got money questions and we've got answers. Every week host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp challenge the conventional wisdom on life's biggest financial issues to reveal what you really need to know to make smart money moves. Send your questions to [email protected].
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Marie Kondo Your Money
January 21, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIt’s our annual clean-up-your-financial-stuff-and-get-organized episode. This year we have the help of Dayana Yochim from HerMoney with tips and tricks for tidying up your accounts, portfolio, documents, and life in general. Sponsor Links: Thanks to Health IQ. See if you qualify for lower rates! healthiq.com/fool. 20% off a Grammarly premium account at Grammarly.com/fool.
Make Work Work for You in 2020
January 14, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe Motley Fool's VP of People Insights, Kara Chambers, joins us to talk about what makes us feel fulfilled at work and shares hacks to improve your job situation in 2020. Also! We're hiring at The Motley Fool! Learn more at https://careers.fool.com Sponsored links: http://www.molekule.com code fool10. Get the first $50 off your first job post at LinkedIn.com/fool. Terms and conditions apply.
Five-Minute Money Maximizers for a Richer 2020
January 07, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBHaving more money in the future can be as easy as taking a handful of simple steps today that can be done in only a few minutes. We’re also going to find out what tools Fools use to stay on track with their spending and investing goals and look back on the wellness trends of the last decade.
Mailbag Episode Decades in the Making
December 31, 2019 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBIt’s a big investing-a-palooza as we finish the year with a mailbag of your STOCKS!-focused questions with help from The Motley Fool’s Chief Investment Officer, Andy Cross. Sponsor link: Thanks Health IQ. See if you qualify for lower rates! healthiq.com/fool
Five Years of Answers: The Highs, Lows, and Everything In-Between
December 17, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIt's our 5th Anniversary Episode! We're joined by former Answerer and now personal finance expert at HerMoney, Dayana Yochim, to talk about the money trends that defined the last five years. Sponsor Link: GETQUIP.COM/fool to save on gift sets and to get your first refill FREE with a refill plan.
How Do You Compare to the Average Holiday Shopper?
December 10, 2019 16:31 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBWe're joined by the Katherine Cullen of the National Retail Federation to talk about holiday shopping trends, spending, and more. Sponsor link: $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
What's the Deal with Venture Capital?
December 03, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBOllen Douglass, the head of Motley Fool Ventures, joins us to explain the world of venture capital and Bro delivers his end of year financial checklist. Sponsored links: Download Netsuite's FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool. Thanks to Brave for supporting our channel. Change your browser experience today by switching to Brave at brave.com/FOOL.
November Mailbag with a Side of Stuffing
November 26, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBThis month we’re answering your questions about the wash-sale rule, Finnish tax law (yes, seriously), evaluating ETFs, and more. Sponsor Links: GETQUIP.COM/fool for your first refill free! Thanks Health IQ. See if you qualify for lower rates! healthiq.com/fool
A Westerner’s Guide to China
November 19, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWe’re joined by Motley Fool Analyst Ben Ra to discuss how China’s history influences its mindset on capitalism and business. Thanks to Audible for supporting The Motley Fool Podcasts. For a limited time, get 3 months of Audible for $6.95 a month at audible.com/FOOL or text FOOL to 500500.
Spreading Like FIRE
November 12, 2019 12:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBThe ChooseFI Guys are back to talk about their new book and a documentary about the growing FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. Sponsor Links: Netsuite: Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool. Linkedin: You can pay what you want and the first $50 is on them. Just visit LinkedIn.com/fool
A Proper English Brexit
November 05, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week we’re joined by Sam Robson from Motley Fool UK to explain the ongoing drama as the UK negotiates to leave the EU. We ask the embarrassing questions so you don’t have to.
October Mailbag
October 29, 2019 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBWe're answering your questions around the scariest of subjects: Taxes! The kiddie tax, tax implications of retiring overseas, do you really have to pay taxes on every little dividend, and more. To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to SAOffer.Fool.com Sponsor Link: Get the money you need to run your small business today. Go to Kabbage.com and use the code FOOL to get $100 credit on your first loan statement. Offer ends November 30, 2019. Must take a minimum $5000 loan to qualify. C...
Thunderdome of Stocks
October 22, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBWe’re pitting the most recent graduates of The Motley Fool’s Investor Development Program against each other in a stock pitching battle. Four stocks enter. You vote for the winner. Sponsor links: Thanks to Molekule for supporting motley fool answers. Get 10% off your first air purifier at http://www.molekule.com with code fool10. And $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
How Couples Can Make it Work
October 15, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBWe're joined by Jennifer Petriglieri, author of Couples That Work, to discuss her research on how dual-career couples can successfully navigate the tough transitions in life and ultimately thrive together. Sponsor Links: Thanks Zapier. zapier.com/fool for a free 14-day trial. And get the money you need to run your small business. Go to Kabbage.com to get started. Credit lines subject to review and change. Individual requests for capital are separate installment loans issued by Celtic Ba...
Gaming, ESports, and Kids These Days
October 08, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBJason Moser is back as we talk about investing in gaming companies and esports (and come to the realization that we, too, are gamers). To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to http://SAOffer.Fool.com Sponsor Links: Go to Grammarly.com/fool to get 20% off your Grammarly premium account today. Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
Make the Most of Your 403(b)
October 01, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBDan Otter and Scott Dauenhauer of 403bwise.org explain how to navigate the shark-infested waters of retirement plans for teachers and other non-profit employees. And Alison relays her lessons from the WeWork IPO debacle. (To get 50% off our Stock Advisor service, go to http://SAOffer.Fool.com.)
September Mailbag
September 24, 2019 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBGet on the bus, kiddos! We're going to combat the summer slide with our biggest mailbag yet. We're answering your questions about selling grandpa's stocks, stop-loss orders, retiring on $1.5 million, and more. Sponsor links Zapier: zapier.com/fool for a free 14-day trial. Linkedin: $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
How Are Americans Really Coping with College Costs?
September 17, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBWe're joined by Caitlin Zaloom, NYU professor and author of Indebted: How Families Make College Work at Any Cost. Her research explores the financial and moral conflicts Americans face when paying for college. Sponsor Links: Download Netsuite's FREE guide, "Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits" today at NetSuite.com/fool Get the money you need to run your small business. Go to Kabbage.com to get started. Credit lines subject to review and change. Individual requests for capital are...
The Battle of the Streaming Stars
September 10, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBWith the help of Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser, we're going to look at the state of video streaming including new offerings from Disney, Apple, and more. Does increased competition signal the decline of Netflix?
The Most Common Financial Mistakes
September 03, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBJosh Strange, CFP, joins us to talk about the most frequent foibles he encounters as a financial advisor. Also, why paying $800,000 to cast a hex on the SEC never pays off, and how a frugal carpenter has sent 33 kids to college. Sponsor Link: Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
August Mailbag
August 27, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBAbi Malin, Motley Fool Analyst, joins us to answer your questions including how to separate the wheat from the chaff on your watchlist, owning a home versus renting, the deal with dividends, and more. Sponsor Link: Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
How Much Do You Need to Retire?
August 20, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBMost Americans have only a vague idea of how much they should be saving. Jeanne Thompson, Head of Workplace Solutions Thought Leadership at Fidelity Investments, explains the company’s age-based savings guidelines, the cost of health care in retirement, and how retirement planning can present more challenges for women.
FoolFest 2019 Day 2 - Investing Boogaloo
August 13, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBLet’s head back for Day 2 of FoolFest where we’re going to sit in on a session of Foolish Analysts sharing their top stock recommendations. Sponsor Link: $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
FoolFest 2019 - Making Sense of the Market
August 06, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBWe’re sneaking you into FoolFest 2019 so you can learn investing insights from Motley Fool analyst alongside hundreds of your closest investing friends you haven’t met yet. Sponsor Link: Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
Reindeer in July Mailbag
July 30, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIt’s the July Mailbag where we answer your questions about dividends, deciphering your ROTH/traditional 401k components, buying on margin, how to find a financial planner, and more. Sponsor link: Thanks to DataSiteOne from Merrill Corporation for supporting our show. To learn more and sign up for a free demo, go to merrillcorp.com/fool.
5 Financial Statistics that Scared the Heck Out of Us
July 23, 2019 16:44 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBFool.com contributor Maurie Backman joins us to share the scariest financial statistics she’s encountered. Sponsor links: paypal.com/fool $50 off your first job post at Linkedin.com/fool
Death and How to Plan for the Inevitable
July 16, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBThe final in our series on financial decisions for major life events is… very final. Motley Fool Wealth Management Planners Megan Brinsfield and Sean Gates join us to talk about preparing for the inevitable for yourself and those you love. Sponsored link: www.molekule.com code fool75.
Different Kinds of Stupid
July 09, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBMorgan Housel from the Collaborative Fund is back to share lessons you can learn from all the different kinds of stupid in the world. Sponsor link: Download their FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
Investing In Augmented Reality
July 02, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBJason Moser joins the show to try and convince a skeptical Alison to invest the growing trend of Augmented Reality. Will he succeed?
The Non-GAAP June Mailbag
June 25, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBRon Gross joins us to tackle many of your numbers-based investing questions around stock valuation, earnings reports, EBITDA and more. Download the FREE guide, “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” today at NetSuite.com/fool
Retiring Later for Fun and Profit
June 18, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWhether they are doing it because they need to or because they want to, people are more often likely to work later in life or opt for a semi-retirement. We’re joined by AARP’s Susan Weinstock to talk about why this trend isn’t going to change, and how you can plan for the realities of a later retirement. Sponsor links: Thanks to Sproud Social for supporting our show. To learn how your brand can create real connection, visit sproutsocial.com/fool today. Download the FREE guide, “Seven Ke...
An Amicable (as Possible) Divorce
June 11, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe latest in our series on major life events leads us to divorce. Motley Fool Wealth planner, Amanda Kish guides us on how to make the split as amicable as possible. Sponsor Link: $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
What’s the Deal with Drug Prices?
June 04, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWe’re joined by Leigh Purvis of AARP to discuss why prescription drug prices are so high in the U.S., possible policy solutions, and what you can do in the meantime to save money.
It’s Maylbag Time! (Get it? Mail. May. Wordplay!)
May 28, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBTime for another mailbag where we answer your investing and personal finance questions. This week, Emily Flippen is back to talk about investing in Chinese stocks, when to sell, and more. Thanks to Airbnb for supporting our show. Go to airbnb.com/fool and start hosting you’ll receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card if you generate $500 in booking value by July 31. Terms and conditions apply.
Market Volatility, IPOs, and More with Morgan Housel
May 21, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBMorgan Housel from the Collaborative Fund is back to talk about recent market volatility, IPOs, and whether or not to increase your cash position. Sponsor Link: Real people, Real brands, Real connection. Go to sproutsocial.com to learn more.
Advice for Selling a House
May 14, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBIn the next in our series on major money events, Ross Anderson of Motley Fool Wealth Management shares his advice and personal experience when it comes to selling a house. Sponsor link: $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
Make Your Donation Dollars Go Farther
May 07, 2019 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBPhil Buchanan, author of the book Giving Done Right, joins us to talk about philanthropy and charitable giving. Get 20% off a Grammarly premium account at Grammarly.com/fool. Get your first two months of Clear for free by going to clearme.com/fool2019 and using promo code fool2019.
BONUS: “Investing In Asia” Preview
May 03, 2019 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBIt’s a sneak preview of “Investing In Asia”, the newest podcast from The Motley Fool! If you’re looking to invest in some of the most exciting emerging market opportunities in the world, join this weekly journey around Asian markets.
April Showers Bring Mailbag Questions
April 30, 2019 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBWe’re answering a record number of questions this month including more on 20-30-50 budgeting, stashing your emergency fund in CDs, required minimum distributions, 15 versus 30 years mortgages, and more.
Alternative Investing for your IRA
April 23, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBYou can’t invest in Beanie Babies, but you can invest in more than just stocks and bonds in your IRA. Eric Satz of AltoIRA joins us to discuss alternative investing options for your retirement accounts. Sponsored link: www.molekule.com code fool75.
Different Kinds of Smart
April 16, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMorgan Housel from the Collaborative Fund is back to talk about ways you can be smarter in life and investing. $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
Foolish Guide to Buying a Home
April 09, 2019 22:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBHome sweet home or a money-pit nightmare? Ross Anderson, a planner with Motley Fool Wealth Management, joins us for the third installment of our series that tackles major life events -- this time to help you navigate how to (or whether to) buy that sweet little house you've been dreaming of.
The Aging Workforce: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown.
April 02, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBMorgan Housel from the Collaborative Fund joins us to talk about the aging workforce and the impact it could have on global economic growth, your wallet, and your portfolio. 20% off a Grammarly premium account at Grammarly.com/fool.
March Winds Mailbag
March 26, 2019 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBWe're answering your questions about tax optimization with asset location, gifting stock, how to help parents catch up for retirement, and more. Sponsor: Hello Monday from LinkedIn
Deconstructing the 4% Rule
March 19, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBBro interviews financial-planning expert Wade Pfau about the assumptions underlying the 4% safe withdrawal rate in retirement, and whether they’re still valid. And Alison discusses whether an elite college degree is worth the price. $50 off your first job post. Linkedin.com/fool
Foolish Guide to Having Kids
March 12, 2019 11:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBWe assume you already know how to make a baby (special hugs!), but do you know how to support one financially? For the second in our series that tackles major life events, Dan Messeca, a planner with Motley Fool Wealth Management, offers up advice on the money moves you should make and pitfalls to avoid when having kids.
Investing In Real Estate
March 05, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWith the help of Thomas Castelli from The Real Estate CPA, we're going to discuss investing in real estate, including a few ways to do it, the tax benefits, and more. Sponsor link: Hello Monday from LinkedIn
Freezing February Mailbag
February 26, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBIt’s the February Mailbag! With the help of Motley Fool analyst Emily Flippen, we’ll answer your very impressive questions about retiring early, generating income, lifecycle funds, and just what are Bro’s credentials anyway? Thanks to Airbnb for supporting our show. Go to airbnb.com/fool and start hosting you’ll receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card if you generate $500 in booking value by May 30. Terms and conditions apply.
The 2019 Loofie Awards (The Angry Year)
February 19, 2019 16:05 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBIt’s the fourth or maybe fifth annual Loofie Awards where we celebrate the best (but this year mostly the worst) in business and finance. We’ll say goodbye to some truly horrible CEOs, say hello to some comeback kids, and give awards for Best Number and more.
Foolish Guide to Getting Married
February 12, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBFor the first in our series tackling major life events, Sean Gates from Motley Fool Wealth Management offers advice on managing your money and mistakes to avoid when getting married. Thanks Audible! Get Power Moves by Adam Grant for free when you sign up for a free Audible trial at Audible.com/foolpower or text foolpower to 500 500.