The Phil Ferguson Show

Discussion of The Polaris Plan Part 6.  Allocation ideas for the US stock portion of the plan.. EV - I powered several items in my house using my car Battery.  Refrigerator, AC and also cooked some food.

The Polaris Plan 2025 - Part 5.  Allocation ideas for international funds. Interview with Trust attorney John McNair from Texas.   Rules vary by state, get a local attorney for your legal questions. Hurricane Milton prep.

Interiew with Ryan T Cragun and Jesse M Smith.  We discuss their new book - Goodbye Religion: The Causes and Consequences of Secularization. Also, The Polaris Plan Part 4 FFRF Conference review  CSIcon in Vegas Friends of the Show meetup

The Polaris Plan Part 3.  Discussion of "The Cushion".  Some fund ideas and how to allocate your positions. Interview with Ray Smock.  Former historian for the US House of Representatives and Former director of the Robert C. Byrd center for Congressional History and Education at Shepard University.  We discuss Trump and the many lies he tells. Also, a segment on the challenges of stock picking. EV...

The Polaris Plan - Stocks vs Bonds.  How much should you have in bonds and why? Interview with Fish Stark.  He is the new Executive Director for the American Humanist Association.

Interview with The Apostate Sisters!  Learn about the cult they escaped from.  Also, check out their podcast and YouTube channel! Also, what does it cost to put electricity into your car? Investing Skeptically The FED and mortage rates.  Are they connected?

An update on the never ending battle to make sales people into fiduciaries.  It is not looking good.  How much cash should you have on hand? What is it like to drive 1150 miles in an EV?

Investing Skeptically: Re-balance, Long Term gains and tax rates Problems with winning the lottery, viaticals, annuities

Interview with Ryan.  He found his way out of religion and shares his story! Investing Skeptically: Succession planning Crypto Astrologers Also, Biden drops from the race and Harris takes his place.

Interview with Amanda Marcotte about Project 2025 and where it comes from! Also, New examples of EV driving.  30 minutes of charging for 530 miles.  Lightning kills my desktop and I had to buy a new one. Investing Skeptically: - AI trading bot

Interview with religious scholar David Fitzgerald.  We discuss his 3 (yes, 3) new books - "Playing God" Vol 1,2 and 3.  David already has several books on religion:  "Nailed - Ten Christian Myths That Show Jesus Never Existed at All", "Jesus:  Mything in Action"(also in 3 parts) and "The Mormons".  David and his wife are also the authors of the fantastic trillogy "Time Shards".  Do things happen i...

Investing Skeptically bonds!  Index v Individual bonds Public v non traded reits Robert Green Ingersoll cruise to Iceland,Ireland and Scotland

Detailed mathematical explination of the costs for Long Term Care Insurance. Church Money Medical insurance rant Solar Panel update

Please help the Secular Student Alliance!  You can help 66.666 students right now! May 31, 2024 is the last day!!!! Send a Student to the SSA Conference.  When you start a new monthly donation or increase your existing monthly donation, Phil and Robin Ferguson will donate $150 to cover the registration and housing for a student to attend the conference. Up to $10,000When you make a new monthly don...

Interview with Stephen Ujlaki, the director of BAD FAITH.  This is a documentary that every American should see. Also - review of another EV trip to Miami and back. Investing Skeptically: RMD - Required Minimum Distribution Inflation numbers

Interview with Kelley Laughlin.  He is a host on Truth Wanted and The Non-Profits.  We talk about rock solid facts, crystals, big foot and much more. Investing Skeptically: Church Money with Joel Olsteen Private REITs Tesla & Elon The FED and Interest rates

Interview with ObjectivelyDan.  He is the host and producer of the YouTube show "Truth Wanted". Also: What is "shorting" a stock DJT stock. Follow up on recent annuity review Follow up on the company that gave me a free steak dinner.

Trump Stock - Truth Social went public and the initial valuation was as high as $11 billion.  However, the company is probably worth....wait for it.... $0.00.  What will happen next? Annuity Review - A show listener sent me a bunch of info on an annuity they were asked to invest in.  All of the details will be exposed. Free Dinner - I got a free steak and heard about all of they ways they can prot...

Interview with Kevin Bolling.  He is the executive director of the Secular Student Alliance.  The SSA helps secular students find friends, learn leadership skills and promote a secular world. Special Match https://secularstudents.org/phil/ If you sign up to donate (or increase your current donation) at least $10 per month, Phil and Robin Ferguson will donate $150 to help a student get to this year...

Interview with Bob Barnes.  He is one of the organizers of a Canadian conference called BAHACON.  I went last year and I have already got my tickets for 2024.  Hear all of the details and then get your tickets. EV Charging Update - How long does it take an Ioniq 6 to charge? Free Dinner - I signed up to enjoy a free dinner hosted by another Financial Advisor.

Interview with Dan Ellis, He a co-host of the podcast "Godless Rebelution" and Utah State Director for American Atheists. We discuss a lot of recent news stories. Investing Skeptically: 18 year performance without bonds.

Interview with Sarah. She shares some information on the IRA and how audits work. Also, why you should have a tax professional. Random stuff: Trump, GOP, Russia, Pillow guy

Topics of discussion: Freethought Cruise New ETF MUSQ Long Term vs Short Term gains Expense ratios TIPS and commodities