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The Rational Reminder Podcast

A weekly reality check on sensible investing and financial decision-making, from two Canadians. Host

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There is an overarching investment philosophy that permeates most of what we do here at the Rational

Is it possible to hedge your investments against different levels of inflation? This is the question

Today’s guest is Professor Robert Novy-Marx, the Lori and Alan Zekelman Distinguished Professor of B

Today we dive deep into the connection between happiness and money, looking at a host of theories an

It takes only a handful of smart choices to convert regular savings into a secure future. Today we w

As many of you already know, we have been working hard to figure out the best way to model expected

From YouTube channels to get-rich playbooks, whole industries are devoted to the subject of building

Today’s episode doesn’t have an external guest, but Benjamin and Cameron provide fascinating informa

Technology has made our lives easier but it has also fragmented our leisure time, creating a near-un

While there is no way of knowing what the best portfolio is, empirical data and financial economics

How do your perceptions of time influence your long-term decision-making and financial well-being? T

Where do stock returns actually come from? The answers to this deceptively simple question might cha

We’ve previously compared IPOs to lotteries that are prone to inflated valuations and low returns. T

How we model our expected returns hugely impacts our financial decision-making, with poor models lea

Today’s extensive conversation with David Blanchett covers nearly all aspects of retirement planning

When you see funds performing monumentally well, you may feel regretful for not investing in them ea

At a time when the financial community provided inconsistent retirement advice, the 4% withdrawal ra

Skewed Factor IPO Investing and Financial Well-being   Episode 134: Show Notes.   Many IPOs start wi

The terms passive investing and index investing are often intertwined, but they are not exactly the

With so many moving parts, it’s difficult to develop a clear view of the US monetary system. Today w