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Risk Parity Radio

Frank Vasquez
Risk Parity
Father Mckenna Center
Gold
Managed Futures
Investment Strategies
Portfolio Management
Retirement Planning
Financial Independence
Risk Parity Portfolio
Portfolio Reviews
Investing
Asset Allocation
Golden Ratio Portfolio
Diversification
Target Date Funds
Risk Parity Radio
Personal Finance
Portfolio Visualizer
Risk Parity Portfolios
Etfs

Risk Parity Radio is a podcast about investing located at www.riskparityradio.com. RPR explores risk-parity style portfolios comprised of uncorrelated or negatively correlated asset classes -- stocks, selected bonds, gold, managed futures, and other easily accessible fund options for the DIY investor. The goal is to construct portfolios that are robust and can be drawn down on in perpetuity, and... more

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In this episode we answer emails from Michael, Matt, and Ron.  We discuss books for a 30-something family man and practical advicbe for approaching non-fiction more efficiently in the age of AI ChatBots, the world's most famous Easy Chair, and how ED... more

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In this episode we answer emails from Mike, Jack, and Andrew.  We discuss how to do forecasting using the risk of a personal injury lawsuit as an example, why historians are generally bad a forecasting and a better approach than assuming causation, r... more

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In this episode we answer an email from Cameron.  First, we consider the long history of consumer marketing and how the retail financial services industry fits into it, including reviewing developments in financial services business models over the p... more

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In this episode we answer emails from Jon, David, and Trevor.  We discuss teaching teens personal finance without boring them and learning by doing, an early retirement checkup for a high-saving household confirming a $3.6M portfolio can support reti... more

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Recent Guests

Cameron from Atlanta
Longtime listener, first-time correspondent
Episode: Episode 541: What Retail Financial Advisors Don't Want You To Know About Their Lineage And Fear-Based Methods; And Portfolio Reviews As Of September 18, 2026
Darcy Hubbard
Executive Director of Fairfax CASA
Fairfax CASA
Episode: Episode 509: Navigating Financial Advisor Business Models, Intermediate Portfolios, Monthly Withdrawal Mechanics, Bitcoin Follies, And Another Thank You From Fairfax CASA
Optimus Bill
Listener who sent a question via email
Risk Parity Radio audience
Episode: Episode 507: Celebrating Your Generosity With Queen Mary, Estimating Health Care Insurance Costs, Index Funds, Assorted Milkshakes, and Surviving Stagflation
Sara Smiles
Listener who sent long email and belongs to the Fairfax CASA community
Fairfax CASA
Episode: Episode 499: Thanking Our Generous Listeners, Converting An Inefficient Vanguard Thingamablob, Assisting College-Age Kids, And Smiling With Sara
Optimus Prime
Listener persona featured in emails; pseudonymous/character-like guest
Risk Parity Radio audience contributor
Episode: Episode 491: Celebrating Listener Generosity, Donor Advised Funds, Learning Some Accumulation Ropes, Risk Parity ETFs, And Portfolio Reviews As Of March 6, 2026
Jillian Johnsrud
Author of Retire Often; advocate with experience in foster care and CASA work
Friend of the hosts; author of Retire Often
Episode: Episode 490: Queen Mary Segment With Jillian Johnsrud, Big Law Life, Alternative Assets And Four Quadrant Portfolio Construction Principles, And A Partial Retirement Withdrawal Scenario
Bill Yount
A financial independence enthusiast and podcast host of Catching Up to Five
Catching Up to Five
Episode: Episode 481: Dr. Bill's Excellent Adventure Into Risk Parity Retirement
Abby Hutzel
Media spokesperson for the Father McKenna Center
Father McKenna Center
Episode: Episode 449: A Transition, Personal Finance Is Still Finance, And Fun With Mary And Coaching Stuff
Bill Bengen
Author of A Richer Retirement
Independent Researcher
Episode: Episode 447: The OG Cowbell, Some Dueling Blog Posts, Spending And Enjoying More With Bill Bengen, And Musings About Gold 'N Bitcoin

Hosts

Frank Vasquez
Host of Risk Parity Radio, co-host; focuses on evidence-based investing and portfolio theory.
Mary
Co-host; guides discussions, introduces segments, and interacts with callers.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 488 ratings
  • Tremendous knowledge and highly ethical overarching value

    Frank has put so much work, research, and care into this podcast. It is a delight to track it. It has changed my awareness and brought new confidence in my drawdown retirement planning. Thank you for caring enough to share your ideas with a community who is learning so much. For those who complain about the audio clips, remember, Frank is doing this as a hobby not a paid position and he is seeking no promotional revenue. If you don’t like the audio clips, simply press the skip 20 seconds button ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrHudson
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Love the podcast. Have listened to 529 of the 530 shows. Has truly helped me understand finances better. Thanks Frank and Mary

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ohdag19
    United States2 months ago
  • Tough to listen to

    I was perusing podcasts. I found low subject matter expertise and annoying clips.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Trillionfelis
    United States2 months ago
  • Frank RULES

    FRANK IS THE MAN!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elephant_Cvnt
    United States3 months ago
  • Rare Find

    Truly cares about educating the DIY investor and retiree. The only podcast O refuse to miss. Thank you Frank!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy in AZ
    United States3 months ago

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Mixed feedback on show duration versus engagement due to frequent audio clips.
Positive reception of practical, evidence-based retirement guidance.
Listeners appreciate philanthropic/charitable focus and community feel.

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Episode 542: Forecasting 101 Applied To Personal Liability And Historians And Practical Goals For Accumulation
Q: Andrew's question about the 4% rule vs 25x spending and whether 20x is enough for financial independence.
They discuss that 20x vs 25x is often a soft threshold; flexibility and spending patterns matter, and many people tend to push beyond their initial target due to ongoing work or lifestyle choices. The broader point is to use probabilistic thinking and consider a cushion rather than a hard rule.
Episode 538: Analyzing A Listener Portfolio, Helping Family Invest, Leverage, U.K. LCG And SCV Funds, And A Little Managed Futures
Q: Is TestFolio the correct way to model the impact of leverage on the portfolio, and what about margin and tax considerations?
The host discusses modeling leverage, margin risks, and tax implications, recommending a cautious, tested approach with small-scale leverage in taxable accounts first, and considering alternatives like margin-friendly but less risky instruments.
Episode 538: Analyzing A Listener Portfolio, Helping Family Invest, Leverage, U.K. LCG And SCV Funds, And A Little Managed Futures
Q: If this decumulation portfolio is good for them, should the listener hold it and leverage it to match their current risk characteristics?
The host cautions against a blanket approach, highlighting the importance of separating planning from portfolio construction and considering each household member's time horizon, health, and financial goals, plus the mechanics and risks of leveraging within different account types.
Episode 538: Analyzing A Listener Portfolio, Helping Family Invest, Leverage, U.K. LCG And SCV Funds, And A Little Managed Futures
Q: Should you recommend the same de-cumulation portfolio to your parents and your sister-in-law?
The host explains that he cannot give a one-size-fits-all answer due to many other factors (health, time horizons, goals, tax situations, and who will manage the accounts) and emphasizes the need for tailored planning before portfolio construction.
Episode 540: Teaching Up Them Teens, An Early Retirement Checkup, And A Managed Futures Paper
Q: Is it better for teens to start with real accounts rather than read books?
Yes, starting with small, real-money accounts (e.g., regular brokerage or Roth accounts) gives hands-on experience, reduces fear, and reinforces learning through practice rather than theory.

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What is Risk Parity Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Risk Parity Radio centers on evidence-based, risk-parity portfolio construction and long-term retirement planning for the do-it-yourself investor. Episodes frequently dissect eight sample portfolios, discuss diversification across uncorrelated asset classes (stocks, bonds, gold, managed futures), and explore real-world decisions around withdrawals, taxes, and leveraging versus safety. The show blends practical mechanics with spirited banter, audience questions, and a charitable throughline, making it helpful for listeners who want structured, long-horizon investing strategies and a skeptical view of slick marketing claims. A notable throughline is prioritizing robust, drawdown-tolerant plans and safe withdrawal rate optimization, rather tha... more

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Recent guests on Risk Parity Radio include:

1. Cameron from Atlanta
2. Darcy Hubbard
3. Optimus Bill
4. Sara Smiles
5. Optimus Prime
6. Jillian Johnsrud
7. Bill Yount
8. Abby Hutzel

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