Favorite Moments, Shoutouts, and a Name Change?! …From Our First 100 Episodes - E100
- Feb 11, 2025
- 1:07:29
- Full Episode
Episode 100 of The Best Interest Podcast! This is a celebratory and reflective milestone featuring guest shout-outs, listener-favorite clips, and a discussion on the show's evolution. Jesse shares the podcast's origins, his journey from aerospace engineering to financial planning, and how the podcast nearly faded before finding renewed purpose in 2023. Throughout the episode, Joe Saul Sehy, Brian Feroldi, Paula Pant and other past guests are featured, shouting out The Best Interest and their own work, you'll certainly want to check out.
To celebrate, listeners wrote in with some of their favorite clips, including Jeremy Schneider's discussion with Jesse on his "7 Deadly Sins of Investing" from episode 70. Of course, Jesse's AMA's have been incredibly popular, so segments are featured from episodes 81 and 96 where Jesse answered questions about diversification, patience, and risk management.
Thanks, listeners, for supporting the podcast's first 100 episodes. We look forward to the future of "Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors."
Key Takeaways:• Relying solely on one asset class, such as large-cap U.S. stocks, increases risk and limits flexibility in different market conditions. • No asset class can outperform indefinitely; over time, returns tend to move back toward historical averages. • Holding international stocks can help balance risk, as different regions perform well at different times. • Just because a strategy has worked for years doesn't mean it will continue to do so; market conditions evolve. • As retirement nears, reducing portfolio volatility becomes more important, and diversifying helps protect against severe downturns. • The best strategy involves preparing for uncertainty, adjusting portfolios based on personal financial goals rather than chasing recent winners.
Key Timestamps:(03:43) Reflections on the Journey (15:15) Rebranding Announcement (19:44) Highlighting the Best Clips (38:53) The Importance of Indexing and Market Timing (40:52) Understanding the CAPE Ratio (45:12) The Risks of Timing the Market (51:45) Dollar Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum Investing (54:42) Diversification: Why It Matters
Key Topics Discussed:The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Rochester New York, financial planner, financial advisor, wealth management, retirement planning, tax planning, personal finance, long term investors, Joe Saul Sehy, Brad Barrett, Nick Maggiulli, Justin Peters, Jeremy Schneider, Doug Cunnington, Joel Larsgaard, Paula Pant, andy Hill, Steve Adcock, Dan Otter, Brian Feroldi, episode 100, celebration, millionaire money habits
Mentions:Joe Saul Sehy: https://joesaulsehy.com/ Brad Barrett: https://choosefi.com/ Nick Maggiulli: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/ Justin Peters: https://www.tsirpodcast.com/ Jeremy Schneider: https://www.instagram.com/personalfinanceclub/?hl=en Doug Cunnington: https://milehighfi.com/ Joel Larsgaard: https://www.howtomoney.com/about-us/joel-larsgaard/ Paula Pant: https://affordanything.com/ Andy Hill: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/about/ Steve Adcock: https://steveadcock.us/ Dan Otter: https://teachandretirerich.com/ Brian Feroldi: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianFeroldiYT
More of Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors:Check out the Best Interest Blog at bestinterest.blog (https://bestinterest.blog/) Contact me at [email protected]
Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors is a personal podcast meant for educational and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.
Brief Summary
Episode 100 features reflections, guest shout-outs, and a rebranding announcement for the podcast.
Key points
- Celebrating 100 Episodes. Jesse reflects on the journey of the podcast and its growth over time.
- Listener Feedback. A heartfelt note from a listener about the impact of the podcast on their financial anxiety.
- Podcast Rebranding Discussion. Jesse discusses the potential rebranding of the podcast to better reflect its content.
- Podcast Title Change. The podcast is rebranded to 'Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors.'
- The Seven Sins of Investing. Jeremy Schneider discusses common mistakes investors make.
- Timing the Market. Investors often miss out by trying to time the market.
Episode highlights
- Celebrating 100 EpisodesJesse reflects on the journey of the podcast and its growth over time.“Here's to a hundred more!”3:35Feb 11, 2025
- Listener FeedbackA heartfelt note from a listener about the impact of the podcast on their financial anxiety.“Your education and work have made me feel so empowered.”14:00Feb 11, 2025
- Podcast Rebranding DiscussionJesse discusses the potential rebranding of the podcast to better reflect its content.“The best interest is not an extremely descriptive title.”17:50Feb 11, 2025
- Podcast Title ChangeThe podcast is rebranded to 'Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors.'“It's going to be personal finance for long-term investors now.”18:12Feb 11, 2025
- The Seven Sins of InvestingJeremy Schneider discusses common mistakes investors make.“Holding cash in a retirement account is a devastating mistake.”21:01Feb 11, 2025
- Timing the MarketInvestors often miss out by trying to time the market.“Investing is about ignoring the noise and staying the course.”29:21Feb 11, 2025
- Understanding FeesHigh fees can significantly reduce your investment returns over time.“Know what you’re paying for and know what you’re getting.”33:15Feb 11, 2025
- The Risks of Quick RichesInvesting in a diversified index fund can prevent the permanent impairment of capital.“Warren Buffett says it's the number one biggest risk that investors can face.”36:08Feb 11, 2025





