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The Rational Reminder Podcast
A weekly reality check on sensible investing and financial decision-making, from three Canadians. Hosted by Benjamin Felix, Cameron Passmore, and Dan Bortolotti, Portfolio Managers at PWL Capital.
Episodes
The Rational Reminder PodcastThe Safe Savings Rate: Shifting the Focus Away from Wealth Accumulation (EP.34)
Welcome to Episode 34 of the Rational Reminder Podcast. Today we are discussing how our new ETF model portfolios will be employed to better accommodate our…
The Rational Reminder PodcastLow Cost Index Investing with Rick Ferri: What You Need To Be a Successful Index Investor (EP.33)
Today on the show we are joined by Rick Ferri. Anyone who follows or is interested in index investing will probably have read something of Rick's. He's written…
The Rational Reminder PodcastBuilding a Future for the City: An Interview with Mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson
We have a special, short bonus episode for you today! We are very glad to welcome the mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson, to the podcast and although we are not…
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Active or Passive Management: The Behavioural Explanations of Factors (EP.32)
Welcome back to another episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast. Our goal this year is to find our podcasting rhythm, creating a schedule that alternates…
The Rational Reminder PodcastSingle Decision ETFs: Unpacking XGRO and XBAL from BlackRock (EP.31)
Today on the show we are joined by Steven Leong who is the Head of Canada iShares Product at BlackRock. Steven is here to talk about single decision ETFs, the…
The Rational Reminder PodcastThe Authority Speaks: A Complete Guide to Investing and Retirement with Larry Swedroe (EP.30)
Today we are joined by a friend, hero, and a legend in the field fact based investing. Larry Swedroe is here to discuss his latest book, some of the timeless…
The Rational Reminder PodcastClearing Up the Holiday Back-Up: Podcast Housekeeping and Round Up (EP.29)
Welcome back to The Rational Reminder Podcast! Today we are riding solo with no guests and just going over some recent developments, in-house news, and gearing…
The Rational Reminder PodcastStaying Ahead of the Curve: The History of Dimensional Fund Advisors (EP.28)
Today on the podcast we are very excited to welcome Brad Steiman who is the Canadian Head of Financial Advisor Services for Dimensional! This is an episode we…
The Rational Reminder PodcastEvidence Based Investing: Changing the Minds of Advisors and Investors with Robin Powell (EP.27)
In this episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast we welcome Robin Powell. Robin is a journalist and content creator who has dedicated the more recent part of…
The Rational Reminder PodcastEmbracing Uncertainty: Planning Ahead and Taking On the Risk with Big Bang Theory Writer, David Goetsch (EP.26)
Welcome to this holiday edition of the Rational Reminder Podcast. Today on the show we have a special treat for you. A little while back, Cameron made an…
The Rational Reminder PodcastThe Year End Round Up: Recapping Recent Market Performance (EP.25)
This week on the podcast we are starting to wrap things up for the year, doing some house keeping and looking back at recent trends in the market. First of all…
The Rational Reminder PodcastEvidence: What To Follow And What Not To Follow (EP.24)
Welcome back to The Rational Reminder Podcast. Today, Benjamin is getting the factor fill off his chest. We are diving into a range of topics and we are…
The Rational Reminder PodcastThe Basic Rules of Purchasing Insurance: What, Why, When and How Much! (EP.23)
Welcome back to The Rational Reminder Podcast. Today we are joined by Glenn Cooke. Glenn is a fixture on the personal finance Canada sub-Reddit and spent many…
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The Yield Curve Is Not Out To Get You
In this bonus episode we briefly talk about the yield curve, and why it's probably not going to hurt you. With special guest Robert Little, Wealth Management…
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Transformational Decision Making: Building A Company, Defining Success, and Finding Happiness (EP.22)
Welcome back to The Rational Reminder Podcast. Today we are joined by Daniel Weinand. Daniel is the cofounder of Shopify, which is a company based in Ottawa…
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Buying or Leasing: Weighing the Costs of Real Estate Choices (EP.21)
Welcome back to The Rational Reminder Podcast. Today's episode is focused on the question of investing in real estate. It is still a common conundrum for…
The Rational Reminder PodcastThe Cost of Financial Advice: Should You Pay For It and If You Do, How Much Should You Pay For It? (EP.20)
Welcome to The Rational Reminder Podcast. On today's episode we are going to roll out our new format for the show. We ended off our previous show format with a…
The Rational Reminder PodcastDecision Making: Mental Models, Knowing Your Variables, and Achieving Positive Outcomes With Shane Parrish (EP.19)
Welcome back to another episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast. Our guest today is Shane Parrish. Shane runs the Farnam Street Blog, which has to be one of…
The Rational Reminder PodcastA Passion for Ottawa: Running, Luck, and the Ovarian Lottery with Mark Sutcliffe. (EP.18)
Welcome back to another episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast. Our guest today is a great friend and associate, Mark Sutcliffe! Mark is a well know media…
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Evidence Based Investing: Sticking to Science When It Comes To Your Money (EP.17)
Welcome to the Rational Reminder Podcast everybody! Today on the show we welcome a good friend and someone who has had a massive influence on our lives and…
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MARKET VOLATILITY (EP.16)
In Episode 16 of the Rational Reminder Podcast we talked about the following: How bad was last week's market volatility? Should you make changes to your…
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DIMENSIONAL ADVANCED CONFERENCE 2018 (EP.15)
In Episode 15 of the Rational Reminder Podcast we recapped our time at the Dimensional Fund Advisors advanced conference. We recapped the following: Eugene…
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AN INSIDE LOOK AT CANADIAN CONSUMER DEBT (EP.14)
In Episode 14 of the Rational Reminder podcast we were joined by Martin Parizeau, a retired banking executive with extensive knowledge of Canadian consumer…
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UNAFFORDABLE HOUSING (EP.13)
In Episode 13 of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the following: Getting into the DFA advanced conference Cancelling whole life insurance When…
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LIVING THROUGH THE FINANCIAL CRISIS (EP.12)
In Episode 12 of the Rational Reminder podcast we were joined by Doug McKenzie, an executive at a large US financial institution, and a PWL client. We…
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SIMPLE vs. COMPLEX WITH ROBB ENGEN (EP.11)
In Episode 11 of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the following: Are DIY investors responsible for their actions? Starting a blog Switching from…
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KEEP THE DEFERRED SALES CHARGE, MORE FOR US (EP.10)
In Episode 10 of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the following: Grass fed beef The benefits of independence The Ontario government wants to keep the…
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DIMENSIONAL'S BIG FLAW (EP.9)
In Episode 9 of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the following: Being a poor grad student Budgeting Stuff does not make you happy Mental overhead is…
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SELL EVERYTHING! (EP.8)
In Episode 8 of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the following: Fidelity's 0% MER index funds are already at $1 billion When costs are 0%, how do you…
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BUYING WEED (EP.7)
In Episode 7 of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the following: Ottawa home prices The longest bull market in history What goes up does not have to…
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ASSET LOCATION (EP.6)
In Episode 6 of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the following: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Wealthsimple's new no-commission trading platform…
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RETHINKING MORTGAGE DEBT (EP.5)
In Episode 5 of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the following: Checking your credit Optimizing your credit score Investing vs. paying off your…
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THE RACE TO 0% (EP.4)
After a successful launch, the podcast will live on! Thanks for the support and feedback. In Episode 4 of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the…
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AMAZON EATING THE STOCK MARKET (EP.3)
In Episode 3 of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the following: Should you lease or buy your vehicle? How are the new mortgage stress tests affecting…
The Rational Reminder PodcastTHE CHEAPEST ADVICE PROBABLY ISN'T THE BEST (EP.1)
In our first ever episode of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the following: The purpose of the podcast How we invest DFA Factor investing Our worst…
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INDEXING IS HERE TO STAY (EP.2)
In Episode 2 of the Rational Reminder podcast we discussed the following: The underperformance of value stocks Are we in a Winner Take All market? Facebook's…