Money Tree Investing

How can I afford to send my kids to college without putting myself into the poorhouse? Is the cost of college worth the price? Does everyone need a college education? We discuss these questions and more on this weeks show. This is a topic we will come back to time and time again to help people make the most of college for their kids.   For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytre...

Great interview with expert swing trader, Brian Shannon. We discuss his success with technical analysis, swing trading, VWAP, time frames and more... Brian is a great educator of other traders and he eats his own cooking. He brings a great perspective of how to think about trading differently using different time frames, VWAP, and more. Price Volume and Time... What else is there to know? Oh and h...

The secrets to investing are all in your head... Also known as behavioral finance. You don't need to be a psychologist. Daniel Crosby distills hundreds of behavioral bias down to 4 main categories and makes is simple to understand so you too can be a successful investor. The best investors in the world and large financial institutions understand these secrets. You should too. This interview is pur...

This week we discuss a historical approach to asset allocation investing with Dan Rasmussen. This was a great interview where we really dig into the history so we can be prepared for Economimc crisis, inflation, stagflation, market volatility, bubbles and more. Topics we address: What assets are the best ones to buy in a crisis Why do crisis happen? The importance of liquidity Value investing Japa...

Learn how real estate investors can save on taxes and get tax credits for their investments. This week we interview Bobby Thames on tax credits, tax incentives and cost segregation. If you own real estate and you have not considered this, you need to listen to this episode. For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/cost-segregation-bobby-thames Today's Panelists: K...

Have you been looking for yield in all the wrong places? Lets talk about the right ones... Secured Mortgage Notes. Never heard of it? You are not alone. This is an enormous market place where people lend and borrow money for real estate privately... not through the banks. So the yields can be much higher.  Check out our episode this week on Secured private mortgages, private notes, REO, and other...

Want to know where the big money is investing in real estate? This week we interview Brian Adams about how the Ultra High Net worth family offices, institutions and big money is investing in real estate syndications. We discuss recent real estate syndication trends, some hot locations, demographic shifts, risks to look out for and more. For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytr...

Real estate prices are continuing to skyrocket. People continue to flee to the suburbs. Lumber prices are up 300%+ People are paying above listed price all cash offers sight unseen. Where is this madness going to end? On top of that, Inflation is starting to pick up. Commodity prices are rising... when they have done nothing but drop for over 10 years. Have we finally turned the corner and started...

Join us for the pilgrimage to the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting 2021... virtually. This week we discuss the points made by Buffett and Munger at the annual meeting as well as some of things that Buffett missed. For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/berkshire-hathaway-annual-meeting-2021     Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedb...

Which would you rather have Gold or Bitcoin? No matter what side you believe in, this gold vs bitcoin debate will cause you to rethink your position. We have 4 experts debating whether Gold vs Bitcoin is better. You don't want to miss this debate. The big topics we discuss: What is the best store of wealth, liquidity, potential threats, transparency, environmental impact, and better impact on mank...

It is time for your best questions. This week we answer, when is the housing market going to crash, are we going to get higher inflation, and how to get income in this environment with dividend stocks.  Send us your  questions  and you can be famous on our show.   For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/listener-questions-housing-market-crash-inflation-dividend-s...

Are you still wondering what all the fuss is about? Still think cryptocurrencies are the next tulip bubble? This week we interview Paul Rosenberg about why everyone is excited about investing in cryptocurrencies. We discuss what is preventing widespread adoption, "stock to flow", privacy coins, and why you need to take a second look at how blockchain technology is going to change the world. For mo...

A great interview with Michael Sonnenfeldt, founder and chairman of Tiger 21, a peer network of successful high net worth individuals. We discuss what it is like for successful entrepreneurs to have an successful exit, then deal with new wealth, how to raise kids around wealth, what surprises they encounter, how to deal with loss, why entrepreneurs have the opposite mindset of successful investors...

Are you a prolific investor? We interview Chris Odegard about his story of going from employee to full time investor. He talks about how he learn to be a smart investor, books he has read, and why he invests in alternative investments.  Chris had some investments even I had not considered. This interview was a real eye-opener. He also talks about his hierarchy of investors. For more information, v...

What is the easiest way to ease your way into overseas real estate investing?  Are you a Pioneer or a Settler? What country should you consider? What is not listed in the brochures? All these questions and more are answered on the show. We also talk about one of my favorite topics... How to do due diligence. Mike talks about his 100 question questionnaire. This guy is thorough. You will learn a lo...

Have you considered investing in real estate syndications? They can be a great way to invest if you do your due diligence properly. Learn the secret questions to ask real estate syndicators to make sure it is a good investment for you. Are you focusing on financial offense or financial defense? Vetting values and more... For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/ch...

Do you need financial therapy? Studies suggest you do... Are you money avoidant, money vigilant, or money worship? This week we discuss financial therapy, money scripts, cognitive bias and more.   For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/megan-mccoy-financial-therapy/   Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Pers...

Want to learn the secrets of smart estate planning strategies?  This week we interview an estate planning attorney, Ali Katz, who is an expert in estate planning for families. We discuss some of the top mistakes people make, how you can find out about the mistakes wealthy people make, and why one of the best strategies means you have to start early.    For more information, visit the show notes at...

The markets are at all time highs, the US Federal Government is printing 1.9 Trillion dollars with the government bailout, and the Federal Reserve has virtually said they are going to print money until they run out of paper. Where should you invest your money today? That is the question on everyone's mind. We discuss some areas your should be looking at and where the market is changing that you mi...

Have you ever considered investing in a start up? Have you ever been offered the opportunity to invest in a friends and family offering? Thought it would become the next Facebook, Apple, or Google?  You need to listen to this episode to determine the choice for your investing needs. We interview Tom Wallace about angel investing and VC investing.  For more information, visit the show notes at http...

Looking to invest in a business, real estate or a horse? Ever wonder why some people are good at investing in anything they invest in while others cannot seem to make it work? This week we interview J Scott about how he manages to invest in a wide variety of investments and do it well.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/investing-in-a-business-j-scott

Looking to invest like the wealthy? Consider investing in wine. This asset class is not something you will hear on the news, but if you enjoy fine vintages, it is a short jump to become an investor.  Follow Peter Lynch's advice and invest in what you know. Join us for this interesting episode about investing in wine.   For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/alte...

Jeff Kleintop is the Chief Global Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab. If you don't know what that means... He's a big deal. This week we discuss the markets from a global perspective, current trends, and macro perspectives that you might not be considering. 2021 is going to be an interesting year. From what Jeff says, you are going to want to be positioned correctly to benefit from these tren...

We mix it up this week and get financially naked with Jackie Porter. This was a fun episode where Jackie bares all about how to get financially naked with your partner, how men and women treat money differently, you-me-we budgets, and more. For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/getting-financially-naked-with-jackie-porter   Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | In...

We interview flipping real estate expert Paul Thompkins about all the things that can go wrong, how to manage risk, how to make the most of your flip.    For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/flipping-real-estate-paul-thompkins   Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance Megan Gorman | The Wealth...