Can't Take It With You

Cash is how we participate in the economy every day. But it pays almost no interest while it sits in the bank, and inflation is constantly eating away its purchasing power. My partner, Derek Ripp, joins us to talk about how much cash to hold, where to keep it, and strategies to get the most out of it.

The thought of investing in commercial real estate can be daunting, even for someone very comfortable with traditional residential investing. The transactions are bigger, the leases are different, financing is different, and on and on. We are joined by Austin-based commercial real estate professional, Spencer Holbert, to demystify commercial real estate investing. We cover: • Easing into commercia...

Kevin explores the (surprising!) origins of what it means to be a 'maverick' and how that relates to investing differently from the masses. He talks about the reasons to consider being a maverick investor and the challenges of enduring the psychological torment that comes with the territory. He ends with practical examples from history and suggestions for how an investor should be prepared to take...

Inflation and aliens are on the minds of many. They are big, scary concepts that haven't played much of a role in our lives recently, but some fear they might. Inflation is personal, so Kevin breaks down a typical household budget and analyzes the impact of inflation. He considers the causes of inflation and offers consumers and investors tools that might help defend against it.

Kevin expands on his recent blog post  about the sudden increase in home prices over the last 12 months and the options homeowners are considering to make the best of it, including: Sell and Move Stay and Improve Buy a Rental Rent and Move Do Nothing

Medicare is a complicated topic filled with jargon, confusing enrollment periods, and all sorts of private insurance bolt-on options. Cindi Gatton of Caribou joins us to make sense of it all. Timeline for enrollment - when do people need to start taking action? What are the common reasons people incur a penalty? How to avoid. What is not covered by Medicare? How to shop for supplemental plans: cal...

We are joined by attorney Chris Hildreth of Hildreth Legal ( https://www.hildrethlegal.com/ ) to discuss the more common questions people have about estate planning. What happens when someone dies without a Will in Texas? What to prepare for when meeting with an attorney to create your Will. What to do if you are named Executor of someone's estate. When is a template service like Legal Zoom good e...

We are talking all things property insurance with industry veteran, David Mescher. We look under the hood of insurance companies, how they differ, and how to find a proper price-to-value fit. Topics include: What should we know about an insurance broker's incentives? How are independent and captive agents fundamentally different? When is it most appropriate to consider online insurance platforms?...