Ask The Compound
The CompoundGot money questions? We’ve got answers. Join Ben Carlson, Duncan Hill, and a rotating lineup of financial pros as they break down your biggest questions about investing, markets, and personal finance. Ben is a leading financial writer and the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz. Duncan is a podcast producer and the Director of Creative Media at The Compound. See our disclosures ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 373 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusinessBusiness NewsNews | |||
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On episode 246 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Downtown Josh Brown to answer five listener questions on investing, financial planning, and the housing market. They discuss whether direct indexing is worth the extra fees... more
On episode 245 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill answer five listener questions on investing, bonds, housing, and personal finance. They discuss why Ben finally bought bonds for the first time in his career, whether paying down a high-... more
On episode 244 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Bill Sweet to answer six listener questions on investing, retirement planning, taxes, and real estate. They discuss how to diversify away from the concentrated AI trade wit... more
On episode 243 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill answer six listener questions on bonds, retirement, financial planning, and the psychology of spending. They discuss when it makes sense for long-term investors to own bonds, how to thin... more
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- Good picture of the market
Whether watching on YouTube or listening on Apple Podcasts, I always find this show highly valuable. It does a fantastic job of giving a much fuller, clearer picture of the market
Apple Podcasts5AguirreM91
United States5 months ago - Great Personal Finance Show
The range topics are extremely valuable to those who hope to manage their way through life and come out on top with a comfortable retirement.
Apple Podcasts5ChrisK225United States6 months ago - Go to podcast for finance
In my weekly rotation. Great advice and commentary to real life financial situations and questions.
Apple Podcasts5KnightNole77United States7 months ago - Merry Christmas Duncan!!
Long time listener. First time reviewer. Appreciate the dynamic the guests and the clear advice given in a non judgmental way. Everyone could learn something by listening.
Apple Podcasts5NolaJM1United States10 months ago - Great personal finance pod!!
I listen to a lot of financial planning and investing podcasts. To me, this is the best one. The reason for that is that Duncan and Ben provide practical, actionable advice on a weekly basis. Keep up the good work, gents!
Apple Podcasts5missmacreadsUnited States10 months ago
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A practical, listener-driven show that tackles money, investing, and personal finance through a straightforward, no-jonsense lens. Episodes frequently unfold around market strategy, macro context, and real-world financial planning—from tax planning and estate considerations to housing affordability and AI-driven shifts in the economy. Guests range from macro economists to authors and tax experts, adding diverse perspectives on how to navigate today's markets while keeping long-term wealth-building in focus. Expect candid Q&As, tactical tips, and a conversational style that blends data, anecdotes, and humor to help retail investors, advisors, and curious professionals make sense of complex financial decisions. A recurring strength is groundi... more
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2. Bill Sweet
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4. Alex Morris
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7. Ralph Ira
8. Barry Ritholtz
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