Ask The Compound

On episode 205 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Barry Ritholtz to discuss how to value today's stock market, the problem with credit card interest rate caps, the best financial news sources, if employer 401(k) contributions are enough, buy now or wait to save a bigger down payment and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!  This...

On episode 204 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Bill Sweet to discuss the worst time to buy a house, going full Roth, is margin a good idea, when are Roth conversions worth it, traditional vs Roth 401(k) and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to ⁠askthecompoundshow@gmail.com⁠! This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more at https://public.com/ATC Subsc...

On episode 203 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Eric Balchunas to discuss owning Bitcoin ETF vs Bitcoin Itself, can Crypto crashes hurt the stock market, are cheap gas prices a recession signal, is a 20–30% market drop actually an opportunity, how high earners can maximize tax-advantaged retirement savings and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecomp...

On episode 202 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss: top 10 stock market indicators, what "secular" means in markets, 15-year mortgages, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://rocketmoney....

On episode 201 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Jurrien Timmer to discuss: where we are in this bull market’s cycle, how the AI bubble compares to past bubbles, the right level of inflation, rethinking traditional allocations, financial markets and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Grayscale. Fin...

On episode 200 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz CFO and ATC legend Bill Sweet to discuss: housing prices in 2026, retirement tax strategies, Gen Z loves Roth, renting during retirement, trading in the military and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Compound Insider. Subscribe to The Compo...

On episode 199 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Corey Hoffstein, co-founder, CEO and CIO at Newfound Research to discuss: what return stacking is, how the 4 year rule works, leveraging BNPL, making up for lost investing time, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five...

On episode 198 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz CFO Bill Sweet to discuss: 50% losses in your portfolio, stock concentration, 401k optimization, HELOC, Roth, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! Visit: https://exhibitaforadvice.com/ for all your charting needs! Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the lates...

On episode 197 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Sr. Advisor Jonathan Novy to discuss: portfolio allocation, insurance products, structuring withdrawals, the 50-year mortgage, career advice, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five minutes or less by visitin...

On episode 196 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss: the AI bubble, tech allocation, good debt, paying down a mortgage early, buyside vs sellside, cash on the sidelines, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket...

On episode 195 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz CFO Bill Sweet to discuss: trading a bubble, Roth strategy, buying your parents' house, capital losses, saving for a new child, buying a vacation home and more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!  This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five minutes or less...

On episode 194 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss outperformance, dying with zero, beating the market, Dave Ramsey’s investment strategy, saving for college and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!  This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five minutes or less by visiting http://public.com/ATC Subscribe to The Compound...

On episode 193 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Josh Brown to discuss taking profits, rebalancing FOMO, what to do with your inheritance, asset allocation, advisor career advice, and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!  COMPOUND X CRAMER: https://compoundcramer.eventbrite.com/ This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your acc...

On episode 192 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments to discuss the new normal of market concentration, the slowing labor market, international stocks, the deal with gold, defining a bubble and more. Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!  This episode is sponsored by Rocket M...

On episode 191 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss the 4% rule, dying with zero $$$, investing in a bubble, what is upper middle class, and more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com!  This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five minutes or less by visiting http://public.com/ATC Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all th...

On episode 190 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss the best place to keep cash, career advice for young CFAs, where to invest $100k right now, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! Check out Exhibit A here: https://exhibitaforadvice.com/ Subscribe to The Compound Newsletter for all the latest Compound content, live event announc...

On episode 189 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Ritholtz Wealth Chief Financial Officer Bill Sweet to discuss when investing in bonds makes sense, how to choose the right mortgage, the right balance of Roth vs Traditional, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more at: https...

On episode 188 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill  discuss: diversifying a real estate empire, when it makes sense to splurge, RSUs with Joey Fishman, emergency funds, and more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. G...

On episode 187 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Chief Financial Officer Bill Sweet to discuss fundamentals, the Roth limit conspiracy, spending income vs principal, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Fund your account in five minutes or less by visiting: https://public.com/ATC Sub...

On episode 186 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Chief Investment Strategist Barry Ritholtz to discuss pre-70s S&P data, buying used cars, private investment opportunities, evaluating your financial advisor, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscription...

On episode 185 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by Chief Market Strategist Callie Cox to discuss asset allocation advice, navigating a financialized economy, what if we don’t get a recession in the foreseeable future, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more at: https://publi...

On episode 184 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill discuss the best emergency funds, impulse purchases, preparing for a future home purchase, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://rocketmon...

On episode 183 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM CFO Bill Sweet to discuss tax-optimized investment management and withdrawal strategies, what makes a client annoying, buying vs renting, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more at: https://public.com/ATC Subscribe to Th...

On episode 182 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM COO and Author Nick Maggiulli to discuss The Wealth Ladder, accounting for inflation in your plans, high net worth planning, career implications around moving, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Betterment Advisor Solutions. Grow your RI...

On episode 181 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson and Duncan Hill are joined by RWM Senior Advisor Joey Fishman to discuss purchasing employee stock options, investing during a lost decade, asset allocation and crypto, optimizing your physical health, and much more! Submit your Ask The Compound questions to askthecompoundshow@gmail.com! This episode is sponsored by Public.  Find out more at: https:/...