The Investor Professor Podcast

OpenAI's board abruptly let go of their co-founder and CEO Sam Altman on Friday in a shock to the investment and tech world. OpenAI is still a private company but its reach is far and wide as its best-known product (Chatgpt) has created an AI arms race for many of the world's most important companies. As with much we discuss on this show this is happening in real time but the repercussions could a...

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) is an acronym that has been around for a while that I had never heard before. On your way to wealth, it helps to have been a HENRY at some point, but what makes some save and some spend it all? We might not ever know but in this episode, we look at some of the differences. We also discuss tracking your financial decisions in a notebook, especially your trading de...

The market finally had a great week. The Federal Reserve played nice by not raising interest rates, $AAPL's quarter, although not perfect, had some glimmer of hope, and Friday, the jobs number came in lower than expected. How is slowing economic data good for the market? Wouldn't that seem contrary to what we would want to see? This week, we discuss market economics and how to think about what is...

The market has the Halloween Scaries! There are few good things to say about the stock market right now. Mixed company earnings came out this past week, with many names still to come. US credit card debt is at an all-time high, US savings rate is at a multi-year low. The Federal Reserve has their monthly meeting coming up and we will most likely continue the inflation wait-and-see story. However,...

War, Federal Reserve, Shrinking Margins... There's not much to look forward to in the market this past week. Seems like we might trade sideways for the foreseeable future. What about bonds? For a while, the market talked about TINA. As in "There Is No Alternative," meaning because rates were so low, you couldn't invest in anything but stocks. However, that has changed and we need to discuss how to...

Michael Lewis is the author of a new book, "Going Infinite," which is the story of Sam Bankman-Fried and the implosion of FTX. We discuss this book and the importance of EQ and IQ. Kevin McCarthy was ousted as the Speaker of the House (1st Ever) and we ask the question "Do politics impact the stock market? If so, how? and what is the best political structure for the market?

We have all read about the power of saying Yes! and the Power of saying No! So which is it? Do we say Yes? Or do we say No? Staying on track for your goals, no matter what they are, will require you to prioritize your choices. This will require some yeses and probably a lot of No's. Most of us do not enjoy saying no; we don't like disappointing others but if our goals are to be achieved, we will h...

This week, we discuss the Federal Reserve again throwing cold water onto the stock market. At some point, the Federal Reserve will be done with their tightening cycle and a little patience goes a long way. Our main topic today is Wealth Building for Generation Z and Millennials. Generation Z is defined as those born between 1996 and 2010, and Millennials between 1981 and 1996. Quite the spread of...

Bed Bath and Beyond went bankrupt earlier this year. It's long-time employees have started to learn that the "guaranteed" funds within their 401k are not as secure as they were led to believe. Unfortunately, some things we have been told to believe are safe might not be that safe. Jim Rohn once said, "I'll tell you how risky life is, you're not getting out alive!". Risk is all around us in the dec...

This week, we look at two recent studies showing the age at which you make the best financial decisions and when you should start saving for retirement. Spoiler alert! They are not the same age!!! Our main topic however is discussing strategies to help entrepreneurs handle their finances. Entrepreneurship is a long road and having your finances under control can help make the journey much more man...

This week, we discuss the topics that have shaped the markets over the past week. Namely, we discuss $NVDA, the Fed in Jackson Hole, WY, and Zillow. Zillow outlined plans for a 1% down payment mortgage so we spent some time unpacking that new offer. Will this be like 2006 all over again? We also explore the topic of Butterflies and being nervous when you try something new, take on a new challenge,...

We polled Instagram for future episode topics, and 60% of you asked for strategies for managing financial stress. It's not just our audience; many data show financial stress worries most people worldwide. In this episode, we discuss this topic, how it shows up in your life, and some strategies to manage and improve it over time. There are times when you have to manage financial stress in the momen...

Busy couple of weeks with earnings well underway. In this episode, we dive deeper into the earnings of $UBER, $AMZN, $AAPL, $PYPL, and $SHOP. Instead of reviewing just the numbers, we discuss how you use these numbers and other information to make investment decisions. Fitch also downgraded the USA from AAA to AA+, and we discuss the ramifications this could have.

What if your shot at landing the job you wanted was .27%? With odds like that it is easy to get discouraged. However, your path can be uniquely yours, and it doesn't have to look like everyone else's. We discuss creating your own path in the industry you love and why entrepreneurship is so powerful. Company earnings are again in full swing, and we discuss $TSLA, $NFLX, $AXP, and the Federal Reserv...

When the times change, you have to change with them. This is especially true when it comes to your personal finances. With interest rates steadily climbing, it's time for a discussion on how it impacts your personal financial decision-making. Should you pay off debt? Should you save for a house? Pay down your home? Invest in the stock market? There are plenty of financial decisions you must think...

When billionaires fight... Entertaining right? We all love to see it, but what allows Zuckerberg and Musk to put their hands in all these businesses? They both have an income anchor that enables them to invest elsewhere. We can take this lesson and apply it to our lives. What is your income anchor? Or what will it be? We also discuss the unfortunate trend of more and more Americans taking withdraw...

The year's first half is in the books, so let's look at what has defined the first half of 2023. The stock market has continued to climb this wall of worry, and we discuss many companies. In particular, we discuss NVDA and the 189% gain it has had YTD. Is it too late to get in? How do you get in? This is an excellent time for you to check in with yourself. How have you done with your 2023 goals? H...

Let's celebrate episode 100! Change is inevitable, and in this episode, I reveal some life changes for myself and my business.

Chris Miller's new book "Chip Wars" is highlighted in this week's episode. Semiconductor chips surround us in our daily lives through all the technology we use daily. Control of these chips and where they are manufactured will impact the world for many years. We discuss the book and highlight many companies including the area of the chip space they occupy, and how they can potentially impact your...

This week's episode is all about Commercial Real Estate. There are growing vacancies nationwide, with much real estate debt due in 2025. We discuss the ramifications this has for the real estate market and all the industries it impacts directly. Most retail investors invest in real estate through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and we highlight how you can research these to make sure you are...

An amazing weekend was spent with Warren Buffett and his friends! In this episode, we go over some of the best takeaways from the 2023 Berkshire Hathaway meeting.

Annual reports hold many clues about how a company is doing. This week we discuss how to find annual reports and what to look for when reviewing them. When making investment decisions, the annual report should not be overlooked. We also discuss the week of earnings from $AMZN, $MSFT, $GOOGL, and $PI.

Layoffs are starting to stack up around the country in more and more industries. This week we discuss staying in the game if you're in an industry you enjoy. It's common for businesses to go through ups and downs. If you're in an industry, you enjoy, you're going to have to find a way to stay in that business. It will be vital for your career, and your future self will thank you. Earnings are roll...

Investment commentators discuss an upcoming recession like it's our childhood fear, "The Boogeyman"! Recession or No Recession, you still have to take action and invest for your financial future. We discuss this and more in this week's episode.

So much has been talked about recently about whether the United States will lose the title of the world reserve currency. Further, there is always talk about how much debt the U.S. currently has and how it will impact our future. Today we dive into both and discuss the real impact and how it could impact your financial future.