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Financial Decoder

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Retirement Planning
Financial Planning
Social Security
Behavioral Economics
Mortgage
Cognitive Biases
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Cognitive and emotional biases can have a big impact on your financial life. Each episode of Financial Decoder looks closely at one financial decision--and the biases that might cloud your judgment and cost you money. Host Mark Riepe, head of the Schwab Center for Financial Research, decodes the behavioral and psychological factors at play and shares strategies designed to improve the way you appr... more

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Recent Guests

Ken Pennington
Director of Alternative Investments and Manager Research
Schwab Center for Financial Research
Episode: Do Alternative Investments Have a Role in Your Portfolio?
Jeannie Bidner
Head of the branch network at Schwab, overseeing nearly 400 branch locations.
Charles Schwab
Episode: What's Driving Women's Investing Trends?
Katy Milkman
James G. Dynan Endowed Professor of Operations, Information and Decisions at the Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: (Bonus) Special Guest Katy Milkman
Daniel Stone
Associate Professor of Economics at Bowdoin College
Bowdoin College
Episode: Does Your Inner Scorekeeper Skew Your Judgement?
Susan Hirschman
Director of Wealth Management for Schwab Wealth Advisory and the Schwab Center for Financial Research, Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Public Accountant
Charles Schwab
Episode: Can You Be Proactive in Times of Market Volatility?
Kathy Jones
Chief Fixed Income Strategist at Schwab
Schwab Center for Financial Research
Episode: Do You Know These 7 Bond Market Basics?
Lisa Lang
Senior manager with the Financial Crimes Awareness Team at Schwab
Charles Schwab
Episode: What Steps Can You Take to Avoid Cyber Fraud?
Stephanie Shadel
Senior Wealth Advisor with 15 years of experience and multiple financial certifications.
Schwab Wealth Advisory
Episode: A Holistic Approach: Do You Need a Wealth Advisor?
Susan Hirshman
Director of Wealth Management at Schwab Wealth Advisory and the Schwab Center for Financial Research.
Charles Schwab
Episode: How Can You Plan for a New Pet?

Host

Mark Riepe
Host and Head of the Schwab Center for Financial Research, specializing in behavioral finance and investment strategies.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 354 ratings
  • Clarity and Understanding

    Mark hits on a number of excellent topics. He and his guests provide useful information in a clear way that really help. Most importantly the insights provide me with an opportunity to rethink old ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vintage Is Best
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great information and good presentation

    Adding this to my rotation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngieCC500
    United States10 months ago
  • Great Content

    I had a buddy recommend this podcast and I have been really enjoying it. The content is informative without talking down to the audience and has help me identify some blind spots in my financial understanding. Looking forward to learning more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JestyrKing
    United Statesa year ago
  • Keeps you focused

    Keeps important advise close to mind

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Some guy from antartica
    United Arab Emirates3 years ago
  • Financial Decoder

    Information current that is meaningful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    N7TQI
    United States3 years ago

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Do Alternative Investments Have a Role in Your Portfolio?
Q: Where do you see the space of alternative investments going?
The asset management industry is driving innovation and broader access to alternative investments for retail investors.
Do Alternative Investments Have a Role in Your Portfolio?
Q: What are the key differences between hedge funds and traditional investment vehicles?
Hedge funds differ from traditional vehicles in that they extensively use derivatives, can sell securities short, and tend to use leverage.
Do Alternative Investments Have a Role in Your Portfolio?
Q: What should investors really be prepared for when it comes to alternative investments?
Investors should be prepared for trade-offs related to liquidity, transparency, fees, and the potential for limited information on their investments.
(Bonus) Special Guest Katy Milkman
Q: How do you go about creating habits that have long-term benefits?
Katy describes the importance of establishing cues and rewards to build lasting habits.
(Bonus) Special Guest Katy Milkman
Q: What was it that sent you down this path of researching changes in behavior?
Katy shares her academic journey from engineering to discovering behavioral economics during a microeconomics class.

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Focused on the intersection of behavior and finance, episodes provide insights into how cognitive and emotional biases influence financial decision-making. Listeners are guided through various financial topics, including big purchases, investment strategies, retirement planning, and more, highlighting the importance of understanding the psychological aspects that affect their choices. The host, along with expert guests, shares practical strategies and advice that empower individuals to navigate their financial journeys with greater confidence and awareness, making this resource invaluable for anyone looking to enhance their financial literacy and decision-making skills.

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Financial Decoder launched 7 years ago and published 79 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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