Why Do We Believe What We Believe? Live Q&A

Tonight I'll begin by offering some thoughts on the hard work required to hold a meaningful opinion with conviction. Then I'll open it up to your questions. Sponsor: This live show is sponsored by my favorite retirement planning software, New Retirement: https://go.robberger.com/new-retireme... 0:00 - Welcome to the Financial Freedom Show! 1:27 - Why Do We Believe What We Believe? 11:33 - FXNAX performing poorly 15:34 - International investments 17:29 - Closed in fund 18:27 - GSE bond 20:39 - When to stop contributing to 401K 30:18 - New Retirement sponsorship 31:49 - POAGX 35:10 - Pre-season football 35:39 - Die With A Zero 36:14 - Investing $100,000 right now outside of a 3-fund portfolio 42:03 - Concerns about a market crash 46:15 - Reading books 48:19 - Paying taxes 49:01 - Bond funds over time 53:43 - 3% is the new 4% 56:58 - Asset allocation 1:00:15 - Portfolio Visualizer 1:02:14 - Safe withdrawal rate 1:08:30 - Different templates 1:09:51 - Social Security in the future 1:11:30 - 4% Rule in a bare market 1:15:22 - Allocation strategy 1:18:05 - New Retirement and other software 1:25:33 - Fund for brokerage account in Fidelity 1:26:43 - U.S. budget deadline 1:28:28 - JEPI 1:31:44 - Brokered CDs 1:34:14 - Non-money questions 1:35:18 Financial Freedom ———————————— Investing Tools ———————————— My Book (Retire Before Mom and Dad): https://amzn.to/2MsRJ9B Personal Capital (Investment Tracking, Retirement Planning): https://go.robberger.com/personal-cap... New Retirement (Retirement Planner): https://go.robberger.com/new-retireme... Stock Rover: https://go.robberger.com/stock-rover/... M1 Finance $30 Bonus (IRA & Taxable Accounts): https://go.robberger.com/m1finance-bo... ———————————— Credit Cards & Banks ———————————— My Favorite Credit Cards: https://www.allcards.com/best-credit-... My Favorite Online Banks: https://www.allcards.com/best-online-... ———————————— Popular Videos ———————————— 1️⃣ How to Create a 3-Fund Portfolio:    • How to Create a 3 Fund Portfolio | A Begin...   2️⃣ How I Manage 28 Accounts in One App:    • How I Manage 28 Financial Accounts in One ...   3️⃣ 7-Step Financial Checkup:    • A 7-Step Annual Financial Checklist for 2021   #retirement #investing #robberger ABOUT ME While still working as a trial attorney in the securities field, I started writing about personal finance and investing In 2007. In 2013 I started the Doughroller Money Podcast, which has been downloaded millions of times. Today I'm the Deputy Editor of Forbes Advisor, managing a growing team of editors and writers that produce content to help readers make the most of their money. I'm also the author of Retire Before Mom and Dad--The Simple Numbers Behind a Lifetime of Financial Freedom (https://amzn.to/3by10EE) LET'S CONNECT Youtube:    / @rob_berger   Facebook:   / financialfreedomguy   Twitter:   / robert_a_berger   DISCLAIMER: I am not a financial adviser. These videos are for educational purposes only. Investing of any kind involves risk. Your investment and other financial decisions are solely your responsibility. It is imperative that you conduct your own research and seek professional advice as necessary. I am merely sharing my opinions. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some of the links on this channel are affiliate links, meaning at no cost to you I earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase and/or subscribe. However, I only recommend products or services that (1) I believe in and (2) would recommend to my own mom.