Best Steve Montes Podcasts (2024)

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76: The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) & Shakespeare in Love 1:28:51

25d ago1:28:51

1:28:51

We're back from our summer hiatus and ready to rock! Join us in a nice long episode where we dissect the costumes in The Count of Monte Cristo (2002 version) and Shakespeare in Love. Will we answer the questions, when was the Romantic era (don't Google it!!!)? Are peacock feathers unlucky? A third question? Find out by listening! Follow along with …

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75: Beetlejuice & Batman Returns 1:19:43

3M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

It's Tim Burton (and Michael Keaton!) month here on the Costume Plot, so join us as we gab all about two of Burton's early films, Beetlejuice and Batman Returns. Featuring latex, piping, and child brides! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Beetlejuice: Instagram, Pinterest Batman Returns: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments…

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74: Once Upon a Time & Riverdale 1:17:29

4M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Consider this your stop if you want to get on a soapbox about TV shows that started really good and then crashed and burned. Because we're getting into two episodes of a couple of shows that did exactly that--Once Upon a Time (episode 1x07) and Riverdale (episode 1x01). Get into it! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Once Upon a…

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73: The Princess Diaries & 27 Dresses 1:19:59

5M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

It's time for some fun chick flicks today! Join us as we get into the costumes in The Princess Diaries and 27 Dresses, discussing Harry Winston, Gone with the Wind, and of course, the many charms of James Marsden. Note: something that came up when Sarah looked for IG accounts to tag from these designers is that DeBora Rachelle was a huge name in pr…

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72: Avatar: The Last Airbender with costume designer Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh 42:24

5M ago42:24

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We're so excited to welcome back Farnaz Khaki-Sadigh, our first repeat guest! She's back to discuss her work on the new Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We also get the chance to ask her what she values in her team, and what advice she'd give her younger self. Follow Farnaz on Instagram and her website! Follow along with the visual…

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71: The Brothers Sun with costume designer Vera Chow 42:49

6M ago42:49

42:49

A bonus episode just for you! We're so excited to welcome costume designer Vera Chow to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show The Brothers Sun. We had a great time discussing not just the show, but fighting for AAPI justice, why jade is so important, and her a-ha moment at Cirque de Soleil. Follow Vera on her website and Instagram! Follow a…

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70: The Artful Dodger & Our Flag Means Death 1:10:37

6M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Oh you wanted some period costumes? Well, here you GO! We decided to dive back into some TV shows this month with The Artful Dodger and Our Flag Means Death (episodes 1x03 and 1x04). Join us as we chat about plaid matching, the year 1717, and a few extra minutes at the end where we go on a tangent about Shadow & Bone! Follow along with the visual a…

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69: Barbie & Babylon 1:06:17

7M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Happy 2024! We're kicking off our year with coverage of 2 movies starring Margot Robbie, Barbie and Babylon. Listen in as we discuss stereotypical 20s looks, Chanel, and more! PSA: Sorry that Sarah's audio is a little quiet! Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Barbie: Instagram, Pinterest Babylon: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? …

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68: Love Actually & Mean Girls 1:24:46

8M ago1:24:46

1:24:46

Lucky you, it's another episode for your ears! This week the theme is "mid-2000s-Christmas-adjacent" as we cover Love Actually and Mean Girls. Join us for a fun, tangent-filled discussion about hats at weddings, KNITWEAR, and what we wore in high school. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Love Actually : Instagram, Pinterest Mea…

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Factor Investing with Wes Crill 34:12

10M ago34:12

34:12

Wes Crill, Senior Investment Director & VP at Dimensional Fund Advisors answers questions about factor investing: pursuing the small and value risk premiums for the chance to earn a higher investment return. Show Notes Bogleheads® investment philosophy Bogleheads on Investing with Steven Chen: Episode 62 2023 Bogleheads Conference Total Economy Cor…

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67: Gilmore Girls #1.1 & Good Omens #1.1 1:05:24

9M ago1:05:24

1:05:24

We decided to go for some TV shows this month, but we picked 2 very different shows... what else is new? Join us as we dissect the costumes in the pilots for Gilmore Girls and Good Omens. We chat about Delia's, cheap looking Biblical costumes, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Gilmore Girls: Instagram, Pintere…

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66: Hook & Scream 1:03:52

10M ago1:03:52

1:03:52

A very happy spooky season to you and yours! In this episode, we picked a couple of 90s films that have a bit of an autumnal vibe, Hook and the original Scream. Join us as we discuss Edvard Munch, 80s lamé, and so much more. Nylon interview with Cynthia Bergstrom Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Hook: Instagram, Pinterest Scre…

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65: Painkiller with costume designer Avery Plewes 48:07

11M ago48:07

48:07

On today's bonus episode, we have costume designer Avery Plewes on the show to chat all about her work on Netflix's new show Painkiller. We had a great conversation, ranging in topic from 2000s era fashion, the challenges of filming, and Avery's start in costuming. Follow Avery: Instagram Website Follow along with the visual analysis via these link…

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64: Burlesque & The Greatest Showman 1:06:22

1y ago1:06:22

1:06:22

It's movie musicals day as we tackle a couple of Big Costume movies, Burlesque and The Greatest Showman. Join us as we go over Cabaret references, PT Barnum being a scumbag, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Burlesque: Instagram, Pinterest The Greatest Showman: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggest…

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63: Twisted Metal with costume designer Liz Vastola 50:52

12M ago50:52

50:52

We've got an amazing bonus episode for you this month, a joyful and entertaining interview with costume designer Liz Vastola. She's here to chat all about her work on Peacock's new show Twisted Metal, as well as her career up to this point and how she got here. Follow Liz: portfolio site, Instagram Follow along with the visual analysis via these li…

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62: Tetris & That Thing You Do! 1:00:22

1y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

The theme is loose (menswear?) this week as we cover 2 movies that we just felt like covering! Join us in dissecting Tetris and That Thing You Do!, diving into the sludgy colors of Russia, interesting ties, and pooping your pants in costume??? Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tetris: Instagram, Pinterest That Thing You Do!: In…

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61: The SpongeBob Musical & Diana: The Musical 59:23

1y ago59:23

59:23

We're back and ready to get into some more theatre! Today we're covering two Broadway musicals available on streaming services: The SpongeBob Musical and Diana: The Musical. Join us as we explore 99 cent store explosions, trick wedding dresses, and more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The SpongeBob Musical : Instagram, Pinte…

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60: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider & Clue 1:05:20

1+ y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Ready to play? We're jumping into some costume analysis from 2 movies based on games, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Clue! Join us as we discuss character archetypes, Steve Jobs suits, and the ethics of tomb raiding. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Tomb Raider: Instagram, Pinterest Clue: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments?…

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Mr. Money Mustache on Early Retirement (FIRE) 46:43

1+ y ago46:43

46:43

Mr. Money Mustache answers questions about early retirement, investing, and more. The online blogging pseudonym of Peter Adeney, Adeney is an early icon in the early retirement community, championing frugality and a do-it-yourself approach to much of life – not just investing. Show Notes Bogleheads® Live with Derek Tharp: Episode 41 Bogleheads® Liv…

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59: Romy and Michele's High School Reunion & She's All That 1:08:45

1+ y ago1:08:45

1:08:45

Any 90s babies out there? Flash back with our analysis of two iconic films from the time, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion and She's All That. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Romy & Michele: Instagram, Pinterest She's All That: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot…

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Cybersecurity with Steve Ryder - Keeping Your Money Safe Online 23:58

1+ y ago23:58

23:58

Cybersecurity expert Steve Ryder answers questions about how to stay safe online. Show Notes 2023 Conference - The John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy Bogleheads® Live with Cameron Huddleston: Episode 34 John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy Bogleheads® Forum Bogleheads® Wiki Bogleheads® Reddit Bogleheads® Facebook Bogleheads® LinkedI…

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How to Pay for College with Ann Garcia 44:58

1+ y ago44:58

44:58

Ann Garcia - author of "How to Pay for College: A complete financial plan for funding your child's education" - answers questions. Ann is a fee-only fiduciary advisor and partner at Independent Progressive Advisors, and go-to expert on paying for college. She is the author of the critically-acclaimed "How to Pay for College" and a sought-after medi…

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58: The Hunger Games & Blade Runner 1:01:47

1+ y ago1:01:47

1:01:47

It's time for some dystopian movies! Join us as we cover The Hunger Games and Blade Runner, two very different but both dystopian future movies. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! The Hunger Games: Instagram, Pinterest Blade Runner: Instagram, Pinterest Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email thecostumeplot@g…

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Derek Tharp on Retirement Planning - 4% Rule vs. Monte Carlo 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

37:40

Derek Tharp answers questions about doing retirement planning, and whether Monte Carlo simulations or using a safe withdrawal rate (SWR) is the better approach. Show Notes Bogleheads® Live with Derek Tharp: Episode 24 Bogleheads® Live with Bill Bengen: Episode 35 Bogleheads® Live with Christine Benz: Episode 37 Evaluating Retirement Spending Risk: …

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Sean Mullaney: Tax Law Changes for FIRE 31:49

1+ y ago31:49

31:49

Sean Mullaney - FI Tax Guy - discusses how the new tax law, SECURE 2.0, impacts those targeting early retirement. Show Notes Bogleheads® Live with Derek Tharp: Episode 24 Bogleheads® Live with J.L. Collins: Episode 19 "SECURE 2.0 and the FI Community" blog post "Two SECURE 2.0 Takeaways for the FI Community" video clip from "Bogleheads® Live with S…

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Episode 1: DJ Nick Jay - PULSE MIX: 001 1:00:16

1+ y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Jolyon Petch – Spinning Around (Extended Mix)/TMRW Zoë Badwi – Don’t Mess with My Man (Nick Jay & Jean Luc Remix)/White Label Inaya Day & 45 Riots – Horny (Nick Jay & Jean Luc Remix)/White Label Madison Avenue – Who the Hell Are You (Dr. Packer Remix)/Vicious Block & Crown Feat Calum Frea – I Will Survive (Makin Bakin Extended Mix)/ZYX Elton John &…

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57: See How They Run & Mary Queen of Scots 1:03:10

1+ y ago1:03:10

1:03:10

We're celebrating another great actress for March--Saoirse Ronan! Join us as we talk all about See How They Run and Mary Queen of Scots. The two time periods onscreen couldn't be more different! What fun. Note: we were both sick while recording this episode. We tried to edit out all the sniffles and coughs, but bear with us if our energy seems lowe…

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Protecting Your Income 32:15

1+ y ago32:15

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Broc Buckles & Dr. Rodney Mogen explain how younger earners can protect their income, answering questions about disability insurance. Show Notes John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy Bogleheads® Forum Bogleheads® Wiki Bogleheads® Reddit Bogleheads® Facebook Bogleheads® LinkedIn Bogleheads® Twitter Bogleheads® on Investing podcast Bogleheads® …

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Medicare Questions Answered 34:10

1+ y ago34:10

34:10

Diane Gaswirth and Lauren Rabe answer your questions about Medicare. Diane Gaswirth has over twenty years of experience specific to the Medicare insurance field. She gained her first exposure to the Medicare arena during an internship while earning her Masters of Science degree in Health Services Administration. Diane traveled throughout California…

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56: 50 First Dates & Ever After 1:12:34

1+ y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Happy Feb-Drew-ary! We're celebrating the month of love with 2 romantic movies that just so happen to both star Drew Barrymore--50 First Dates and Ever After. Join us as we discuss coconut bras, tennis whites, and stick-em rhinestones. Frock Flicks info about Ever After Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! 50 First Dates: Instagra…

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55: Kindred with costume designer Jaclyn Banner 1:03:33

1+ y ago1:03:33

1:03:33

We're so excited to be joined by costume designer Jaclyn Banner to chat all about her work designing FX on Hulu's new show Kindred, based on the book by Octavia E. Butler. Jaclyn gives us all the behind the scenes tidbits on selecting fabrics, working closely with actors in fittings, and her path to costume design. Follow Jaclyn! Jaclyn's website I…

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Christine Benz: How much can I spend in retirement? 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

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Christine Benz answers the question, "how much can I spend in retirement?" Show Notes Bogleheads® Live with Christine Benz: Episode 5 2022 Retirement Withdrawal Strategies Report Bogleheads® Live with Bill Bengen: Episode 35 Is The United States A Lucky Survivor: A Hierarchical Bayesian Approach The 2.7% Rule for Retirement Spending Long TIPS Are W…

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54: Back to the Future & Pleasantville 1:04:03

1+ y ago1:04:03

1:04:03

It's a time travel kind of day for our first episode of 2023! We're covering two movies that go back to the 50s with Back to the Future and Pleasantville. We discuss period accurate guitars, polyester, and bullet bras. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Back to the Future: Instagram, Pinterest Pleasantville: Instagram, Pinterest…

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Mike Piper: After the Death of your Spouse 33:36

1+ y ago33:36

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Mike Piper, CPA discusses his new book, "After the Death of Your Spouse: Next Financial Steps for Surviving Spouses." Show Notes Bogleheads® Live with Mike Piper: Episode 9 Bogleheads® Live with Mike Piper: Episode 23 After the Death of Your Spouse: Next Financial Steps for Surviving Spouses Open Social Security Bogleheads on Investing with Ryan Ba…

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53: The Woman King with costume designer Gersha Phillips 1:01:34

1+ y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

December's bonus episode featured special guest Gersha Phillips, who is here to chat about her work on the new movie The Woman King, a period epic which tells the story of the female Agojie warriors of the West African kingdom of Dahomey. She gives us all the inside scoop on working in South Africa, finding local artists, and her path to costume de…

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Bill Bengen: 4% Rule of Thumb 31:25

1+ y ago31:25

31:25

Bill Bengen - creator of the 4% rule of thumb - answers audience questions. Show Notes Bogleheads® Live with Colleen Jaconetti: Episode 26 Exploring the Retirement Consumption Puzzle John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy Bogleheads® Forum Bogleheads® Wiki Bogleheads® Reddit Bogleheads® Facebook Bogleheads® Twitter Bogleheads® on Investing pod…

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Cameron Huddleston: talking to your parents about their finances 36:58

1+ y ago36:58

36:58

Cameron Huddleston answers audience questions about how to talk to your parents about their finances. Show Notes Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations with Your Parents About Their Finances National Foundation for Credit Counseling What You Need to Know About Long-Term Care How to Pay for Long-Term Care Bogleheads® Live:…

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Colleen Jaconetti: Rebalancing Your Portfolio 16:32

1+ y ago16:32

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Colleen Jaconetti answers questions about rebalancing your investment portfolio. Show Notes Bogleheads® Live with Colleen Jaconetti: Episode 26 Bogleheads® Live with Dr. William Bernstein: Episode 8 'Which Bonds are Best?' for CFP ® CE (XYPN Members) John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy Bogleheads® Forum Bogleheads® Wiki Bogleheads® Reddit B…

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Robert Farrington on saving and investing for college 35:39

1+ y ago35:39

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Robert Farrington is the founder of The College Investor, a personal finance site dedicated to helping millennials escape student loan debt and start investing. Show Notes Bogleheads® Live with Ron Lieber Episode 21 College Scorecard John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy Bogleheads® Forum Bogleheads® Wiki Bogleheads® Reddit Bogleheads® Facebo…

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52: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) & How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) 1:02:51

1+ y ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Happy Holidays from the Costume Plot! We're excited to be talking about two Christmas classics, the original Miracle on 34th Street and the Jim Carrey Grinch. Join us as we explore drunk Santa, yak hair, and so much more. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Miracle on 34th Street: Instagram, Pinterest The Grinch: Instagram, Pinte…

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Charles Ellis: Inside Vanguard 26:45

2y ago26:45

26:45

Charles Ellis - author of the index fund investing classic, "Winning the Loser's Game" - discusses his new book, "Inside Vanguard: Leadership Secrets From the Company That Continues to Rewrite the Rules of the Investing Business." Ellis answers audience questions, including some life advice for those on the track of early retirement (#FIRE). Show N…

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Annie Duke: decision making 31:05

2y ago31:05

31:05

Anne LaBarr Duke is an American former professional poker player and author in cognitive-behavioral decision science and decision education. Show Notes The Optimal Portfolio - Bogleheads® Live with Rick Ferri: Episode 2 Back-testing correlations - Bogleheads® Live with Christine Benz: Episode 5 Investment Policy Statement John C. Bogle Center for F…

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51: The Handmaid's Tale with costume designer Leslie Kavanagh 1:01:54

2y ago1:01:54

1:01:54

We're so excited to welcome costume designer Leslie Kavanagh, who is here to chat all about her work on season 5 of Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale! We learned all about her journey towards the show, designing the new Gilead ranking of the Plums, and who might be inside June's locket. Follow Leslie online: Leslie's instagram Leslie's website Follow alon…

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Hozef Arif: bond investing during high inflation 35:16

2y ago35:16

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Hozef Arif answers questions about investing in bonds amidst high inflation. Show Notes David Swensen's Unconventional Success John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy Bogleheads® Forum Bogleheads® Wiki Bogleheads® Reddit Bogleheads® Facebook Bogleheads® Twitter Bogleheads® on Investing podcast Bogleheads® YouTube Bogleheads® Local Chapters Bogl…

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Meg Bartelt on RSUs, ISO, and IPOs 35:28

2y ago35:28

35:28

Meg Bartelt answers questions on employer equity compensation, including restricted stock units (RSUs), private company incentive stock options (ISO), and initial public offerings (IPOs). Show Notes Bogleheads® Live with Dan Egan: Episode 25 Investment Policy Statement Bogleheads® Live with Dr. Sunil Wahal: Episode 6 John C. Bogle Center for Financ…

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50: A Knight's Tale & The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus 1:03:23

2y ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Oh look, a new episode! This week we decided to do a Heath Ledger tribute, with his first breakout role and his last role. But it's not all sad because we discuss armor, anachronistic period mashups, and the strange, strange mind of Terry Gilliam. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! A Knight's Tale: Instagram, Pinterest The Imagi…

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Sean Mullaney on solo 401(k)s for solopreneurs 45:10

2y ago45:10

45:10

Sean Mullaney of fitaxguy.com answers questions about investing for the self-employed and for those with side hustles, discussing the mega back-door Roth solo 401(k), back-door Roth IRA contributions, the pro-rata rule, and more. Show Notes Bogleheads® Live #11 with Sean Mullaney and Cody Garrett: FIRE Taxes '8606' on FITaxGuy.com Solo 401(k): The …

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Colleen Jaconetti: dividend investing 26:50

2y ago26:50

26:50

Colleen Jaconetti of Vanguard answers questions about dividend investing, discussing how a total return approach may be less risky and decrease taxes. Show Notes Total-Return Investing: An Enduring Solution for Low Yields Quantifying Advisor's Alpha Asset Tax Location / Across Account Rebalancing: Bogleheads® Live #2: Rick Ferri, CFA on asset alloc…

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49: Train to Busan & Practical Magic 1:06:50

2y ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Happy spooky season! We hope you enjoy our exploration of these two spooky movies, Train to Busan and Practical Magic. There's something for everyone, including discussion of watery blood, cowboy vampires, and the Edwardian Faire. Follow along with the visual analysis via these links! Train to Busan (TW for blood--fairly fake looking): Instagram, P…

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Dan Egan on behavioral finance 27:49

2y ago27:49

27:49

Dan Egan discusses behavioral finance when investing, systematic investment management, directing anxiety toward productive actions, and limiting your media diet to 'stay the course.' Show Notes Investment policy statement It’s the Little Things That Can Color an Investor’s Outlook John C. Bogle Center for Financial Literacy Bogleheads® Forum Bogle…

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