

The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
By Andrew Sather, Stephen Morris, and Evan Raidt | Stock Market Guide to Buying Stocks
Learn how to master the stock market without the hype or the headache. This podcast breaks down complex investing into simple, "chill" strategies you can actually use.
From comparing giant rivals like Coke vs. Pepsi to spotting red flags in "Superstar CEOs," we show you how to look at the numbers and ignore the noise. Whether you are just starting out, moving away from debt, or looking for a steadier way to build wealth, we provide the clear, jargon-free guidance you need to grow your portfolio with confidence.
Stop chasing "get-rich-quick" schemes and start building your path to financial freedom, one episode at a time.
From comparing giant rivals like Coke vs. Pepsi to spotting red flags in "Superstar CEOs," we show you how to look at the numbers and ignore the noise. Whether you are just starting out, moving away from debt, or looking for a steadier way to build wealth, we provide the clear, jargon-free guidance you need to grow your portfolio with confidence.
Stop chasing "get-rich-quick" schemes and start building your path to financial freedom, one episode at a time.
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Dec 22, 2022 • 33min
IFB251: How to Get the Most Out of My Companies Dividends + Investigating Brokerages
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer three listener questions:· What should I do to get the most out of my company’s dividend payments?· The perks and benefits of HSA and how you can use one· How do we research investing platforms?· The differences between FDIC insurance and SIPC insurance· What are our thoughts on investing in innovative industries or stocks not making a profit?For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Today's show is sponsored by: MasterclassToday’s show is sponsored by Masterclass, one of my favorite new mediums to learn from. They have over 150 plus of the most brilliant minds sharing their insights and wisdom.My favorite thing about Masterclass, you can learn how to become a better writer from world-class writers such as Malcolm Gladwell. In his class, he teaches you important topics like researching new ideas, how to go into depth in interviews. For example, he shares this tip about not preparing “too” much for an interview because it could stifle the creative process, BRILLIANT. I highly recommend you check it out. This holiday, give one annual membership and get one free! Go to MASTERCLASS dot com slash ifb today. That’s MASTERCLASS dot com slash ifb. Terms apply.SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 2022 • 41min
Alex Gregory of Better Way Teaches Us About Private Equity
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we talk with Alex Gregory of BetterWay LLC about private equity:· Alex’s background and how he got started in private equity· The difference between stocks and private equity· What is the overall private equity market, how large is the opportunity· How likely is it that retail investors can invest in private equity· The main reason people invest in private equity· How do you invest in private equity?· What are characteristics of good fund managers in private equity? For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2022 • 30min
IFB250: The Wealth Snowball Recipe
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we are going to work through how to create your own Wealth Snowball:· Recipe Part #1: You can’t worry· Recipe Part #2: Gather your tools· Recipe Part #3: Pack the snow, or get your finances in order· Recipe Part #4: Push and Push, Grind Through ItFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2022 • 33min
IFB249: Should We Use DCA for Individual Stocks or ETFs?
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer some great listener questions:· Following up with a listener on finding a brokerage that can help you buy partial shares· Should you use DCA (dollar-cost average) for individual companies or ETFs only?· What is valuation and what sites are a good resource to help investors?· Can you give me reasons to own ELE shares versus Google?For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com Today's show is sponsored by Planet Money:Tune in to Planet Money every week for entertaining stories and insights about how money shapes our world. Stories that can’t be found anywhere else.Listen now to Planet Money from NPR -- wherever you get your podcasts.SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2022 • 40min
Bird's Eye View of Bear/Bull Case for Visa
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we take a Bird’s Eye look at the Bear/Bull Cash for Visa:· Bull case #1: network effects· Bear case #1: regulatory impacts· Bull case #2: how Visa makes money· Bear case #2: The rise of crypto· Bull case #3: The use of cash continues to dwindle· Bear case #3: The increase in too much digital and competition rising· How to ensure you understand the bear and bull case for each investmentFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dec 5, 2022 • 43min
Bird's Eye View of Google's 10-K: How to Read
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we take a Bird’s Eye look at Google’s 10-k:· We discuss how we read the 10-k· We discuss how to understand the business· How to segment the 10-k into parts you can read· The importance of the CTRL-F function and all it can help you read the 10-k· The little clues you can pick up from while you read through each section· The importance of understanding the risk section· The meat and potatoes of the MD&A section· Andrew skips the 3 financials section to continue learning the business· Reading through the notes of GoogleFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dec 1, 2022 • 35min
IFB247: IFB247: Analyzing Apple & Tesla Through Back to the Basics
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we analyze Apple & Tesla through the lens of Back to the Basics· What does it mean when you own shares in Apple & Tesla?· How to look at the income statement for both companies· How to look at the balance sheet, what we owe vs what we own· Describing the cash flow statement as the checking account of each business· What is one big metric can we use to measure cash flows?· How can we look at capital allocation vis a vis buybacks and dilution· Why should we buy Tesla or Apple?· The price you pay matters and how does that impact investing in Apple & Tesla· The impact of dividendsFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 2022 • 43min
Rich Howe Joins Us to Educate Us Concerning Spinoff Investing
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we talk with Rich Howe of Stock Spinoff Investing:· How would Rich explain what a spinoff is, and how they work?· Are there certain cycles or market cycles better for spinoffs?· How do companies announce spinoffs?· How would I benefit from a company spinning off a part of the business?· Should investors stay with the parent company, or follow the spinoff?· Do spinoffs have to go through the same process as a company IPOing.· Red flags concerning spinoffs and what to avoid.· Should you buy before or after the spinoff?For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com To learn more about Rich check out these links:Stock Spinoff InvestingTwitter SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | TuneinContact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2022 • 33min
Grace Nicolette Talks to Us About the Importance of Philanthropy
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we talk with Grace Nicolette of Center of Effective Philanthropy about the importance of giving:· Grace is the Vice President of Programming and External Relations at CEP· Grace co-hosts a podcast about giving The Giving Done Right Podcast· How can giving back benefit the donors?· How giving is different from investing, they are separate skill sets· What is the first step to becoming a good donor?· What pitfalls can donors fall into and how can we avoid them?· Can getting a big donation hurt giving over the long-term?· Grace talks to us about impacting investing and her interview with Jeremy LinFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nov 21, 2022 • 36min
IFB246: How to Use Relative Valuation + Investing in New Companies or Current Portfolio
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we answer four great listener questions:· How would invest if you have a company match that equals 10% in your 401k?· Should I look for new names with extra funds, or reinvest in current holdings?· Is using insider services essential to investing?· What is Relative Valuation and how should we look at it regarding adjustments, and SBC (stock-based compensation)?For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Today's show is sponsored by Planet Money Podcast.With the Great Resignation, inflation on the rise, and a future recession on everyone’s minds—money is everywhere, in everything, fueling our lives. If you’re a fan of Investing for Beginners and are curious to learn something new and exciting about money every week, I recommend you listen to the Planet Money podcast from NPR. Planet Money is a different kind of world where the complex economy actually makes sense; where human stories supersede abstract theories; and where listeners can learn, laugh, and be entertained. It’s econ, down to earth.Listen now to Planet Money from NPR - wherever you get your podcasts.Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on Investing for Beginners podcast. The Investing for Beginners podcast is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


