

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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Jul 28, 2022 • 36min
IFB234: Deciding to Dollar Cost Average into New Ideas or Current Portfolio
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss:· Whole life insurance and how they work as a general rule· How much should you have for an emergency fund before starting to invest· How to decide on which ideas to dollar cost average in a portfolio, new investments, or current holdings?· How quickly should you dollar cost average, should you hold back until market conditions improve?For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2022 • 49min
Talking Real Estate and 401k with Katie Gatti from Money with Katie
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Katie Gatti from the Money with Katie podcast and blog.· The advice that everyone should buy a house is completely wrong, and how she thinks about housing, owning vs. renting· Deep dive into real estate and how to find something you can comfortably own· How to start investing in 401k and setting your budget to allow you to succeed early· How to set up your investment accounts to take advantage of the tax savings· What are some of the bigger mistakes beginners make with 401ks, and how to avoid them· Uncovering a Target Date fund and how they work· Why aren't there more women in finance, and how to change that statusFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 2022 • 30min
Creating Retirement Security with James Canole
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss retirement planning with James Canole of Root Financial Partners.
Some common misconceptions about retirement planning.
How to plan for having security in your retirement.
How to develop safety or security in your retirement
Avoiding working too long and retiring when you are ready
Does the 4% Rule still apply?
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Jul 7, 2022 • 30min
IFB233: Analyzing Debt and Cash Flow Using Weber Grill's Financials
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss the finer points of debt and cash flow analysis using Weber Grill’s financials.
Breaking Down Weber Grills after their recent IPO
Analyzing the debt of Weber Grill and how you can use it for other companies
How to analyze the cash flow statement
The ideas and concepts behind share-based compensation, the good and the bad.
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Jun 30, 2022 • 44min
The Importance of Moats with Mark Lamonica of Morningstar
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with Mark Lamonica, Head of Individual Research at Morningstar.· How to invest in today's topsy-turvy markets· The importance of moats and how to measure them· The highs and lows of buying the "dip" and some caution are necessary· How to interpret narratives in investing· Mark's thoughts on ETFsFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 2022 • 38min
IFB232: How to Calculate Price to Sales Plus Interpreting the Ratio
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss:· How do I know if I should max out my Roth IRA?· Our thoughts on the defense sector and investing in companies like Raytheon, General Dynamics, and Lockheed Martin· How to calculate Price to Sales ratio· Our thoughts on the companies Affirm and CarvanaToday's show is sponsored by:Nugenix Text Beginners 231-231My First Million PodcastiTrust CapitalFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2022 • 42min
IFB231: Back to the Basics (UPDATED)
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss
The importance of compounding and the impact it can have on your returns
How to setup dollar cost averaging and to start the regular habit of continually investing
How diversification can help spread the risk around your portfolio
How to determine what kind of investor you are (DIY, 401k, Want help)
Determining which investment accounts works best for you (Roth, Traditional, Brokerage)
Today's show is sponsored by:LinkedInFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 9, 2022 • 48min
Brian Feroldi Talks About Why the Stock Market Always Goes Up
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we chat with:· Brian Feroldi, author of “Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?”· We talk about the lack of financial education and ways to overcome those challenges.· We discuss the current market conditions today, and how to benefit from them.· Brian gives a synopsis of the different types of businesses out there, capital returners, capital self-funders, and capital raisers.· We discuss how to invest in the different types of businesses, plus how to overcome the fear of flying. Today's show is sponsored by:My First Million PodcastInteractive BrokersiTrust CapitalNugenix Test Beginners to 231-231For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 2, 2022 • 30min
IFB230: How to Spot and Avoid Value Traps
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss:· How to spot Value Traps and some of the characteristics of companies that might become a value trap.· Companies who become value traps because they are cheap, and why those types are dangerous.· Several examples of value traps are Circuit City and Goodyear Tire· What are some metrics and different items on the financials to look for to avoid value traps Today's show is sponsored by:My First Million PodcastFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2022 • 35min
IFB229: How to Deal With Buying and Holding When Our Theory Changes??
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's show, we discuss:· Tracking your profits and losses in your brokerage accounts and the best way to follow those changes.· What to do when stocks fall, and we are supposed to buy and hold investors?· How to deal with Mr. Market and Trailing Stops? Today's show is sponsored by:My First Million PodcastInteractive Brokers Use Code BeginnersFor more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.comSUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOWApple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


