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The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
The Investing for Beginners Podcast teaches you how to buy your first stocks and build long-term wealth in the stock market— without the hype or confusing jargon. Hosts Andrew Sather and Stephen Morris break down value investing fundamentals into plain English: how to read financial statements, value a company, avoid common beginner mistakes, and build a long-term portfolio you can actually stick with. Plus, in our At Any Rate episodes with host Evan Raidt, we tackle the personal finance side…
Episodes
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR15 - Avoiding Financial Biases with John De Goey
In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' host Evan Raidt is joined by John De Goey, author of 'Bull Shift,' host of 'Make Better Wealth Decisions Podcast,' and a…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Microcap Mastery: Exploring Tiny Titans with Pieter from Compounding Quality
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, hosts Dave and Andrew welcome Pieter from Compounding Quality to discuss his new venture, Tiny Titans…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Mastering Earnings Calls and Reports: Essential Tips for Beginners
In this episode of the 'Investing for Beginners' podcast, Andrew and Dave dive deep into the world of earnings calls and reports. They cover the basics of what…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR14 - Stock Downturns w/ Passive Investing - How You Are Affected
In this podcast episode, Evan Raidt and Andrew Sather discuss how to handle downturns in the stock market. They explore the natural cycles of the market…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
The Rookie’s Guide to Crypto: Why Blockchain Matters with Kyle Reidhead
In this episode, Dave and Andrew welcome Kyle from Milk Road to discuss various aspects of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and stablecoins. Kyle…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Where Investors Fail Most Often
In this episode, Andrew and Dave delve into the world of behavioral finance by analyzing Charlie Munger's famous speech, 'The Psychology of Human Misjudgment.'…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR13 - Discipline: The Investing Key with Brian Montes
In this episode, host Evan Raidt welcomes special guest Brian Montez, a swing trade educator and host of the 'Learn to Swing Trade the Stock Market' podcast…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Essential Metrics for Analyzing Stocks: A Beginner's Guide
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, hosts Andrew and Dave delve into the essential metrics used for analyzing companies, including the cash…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
32 Years of Winning Grandly in the Stock Market with David Gardner
In this episode, Andrew interviews David Gardner, co-founder and chief rule breaker at The Motley Fool. David shares the origin story of The Motley Fool…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR12 - Diversifying Outside of Stocks
In this episode, host Evan Raidt and guest Andrew Sather, Resident Investing Mastermind, discuss the importance of sustainable financial changes through smart…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Position Sizing for Beginners; Selling -50% Losers
In this episode, Andrew and Dave delve into listener questions focusing on position sizing and portfolio management. They discuss the merits of tracking total…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Remitly vs Wise: The Remittance Battle
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, Brett Schafer joins the discussion once again to compare Remitly and Wise, two leading companies in the…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR11 - Monthly Financial Check-Ins
In this episode, Evan Raidt introduces Dave Ahern, a former bank manager turned investing mastermind, to discuss the importance and benefits of monthly…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Investing Insights with Carl Richards: Simplifying Your Approach to Financial Success
In this episode of Investing for Beginners, hosts Dave and Andrew welcome Carl Richards, a certified financial planner and author, to discuss his upcoming book…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Financials Demystified: Earnings and EPS (w/ Real-Life Examples)
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast, where we delve into the essential concepts of earnings, earnings per share (EPS), and how they influence stock…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR10 - Financial Goals for Beginners
In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' Evan Raidt hosts Andrew Sather, who shares his journey from financial beginner to expert. They discuss the importance of…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
The Tough Question of Good Portfolio Construction and Management
In this episode, Dave and Andrew answer a listener's detailed questions on portfolio construction and management. They discuss portfolio structuring…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Investing Insights: Microsoft & Watsco Earnings Analysis with Fiscal AI
Join Andrew and Dave on the Investing for Beginners podcast as they dive into the latest earnings reports of Microsoft and Watsco using Fiscal AI. They discuss…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR09 - Financial Literacy in Childhood
In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' host Evan Raidt is joined by guest Dave Ahern to discuss the importance of early financial education and its long-term…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
The Hidden Power of Capital Allocation (And Why Order Matters)
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners Podcast, Dave and Brian Feroldi from Long-Term Mindset dive deep into the importance of capital allocation and…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
What Quotes from Warren Buffett Reveal About How He Thinks As an Investor
In this episode of the podcast, Dave and Andrew delve into some of Warren Buffett's most insightful quotes. Using a collection prepared by John Rotonti, the…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR08 - How Anyone Can Grow Their Wealth
In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' host Evan Raidt, along with guest Andrew Sather, discuss how to make sustainable financial changes with minimal effort. They…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
A Deep Dive into Nintendo's Business Model and Future
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In this episode, join us as we interview Brett, a knowledgeable Nintendo shareholder, about the iconic Japanese…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
The Wealth Ladder: Proven Financial Strategies with Nick Maggiulli
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, our special guest, Nick Maggiulli, COO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, dives deep into financial…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR07 - Building a Successful, Sustainable Side Gig with Tyler Nash
In this episode, Evan Raidt discusses making sustainable financial changes with guest Tyler Nash, a teacher from Liberty, Missouri, who shares his journey of…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Back to the Basics: Core Principles
In this episode, Dave and Andrew return to fundamental investing principles, emphasizing the importance of refreshing oneself on the basics. They delve into…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Understanding Moats, Intangibles, and Brands
In this episode of the 'Investing for Beginners Podcast,' Dave and Brett Schafer from Chitchat Stocks discuss the significance of moats, intangibles, and…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR06 - Emergency Funds 101
In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' host Evan Raidt and guest Andrew Sather discuss the often overlooked but crucial topic of emergency funds in personal…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Financials Demystified: Operating Expenses and Company Growth
In this episode, Andrew and Dave revisit the financials of businesses, focusing on operating margins and operating expenses. They explain what operating margin…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Understanding Switching Costs: A Key Competitive Advantage
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In this episode, Brett from Chitchat Stocks joins us to dive deep into the concept of switching costs and why…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR05 - What Kind of Investing is Right for You?
In this episode, host Evan Raidt and guest Dave Ahern explore various investment strategies and accounts to help individuals select the best options suited to…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Retailing is a Tough Business (Industry KPIs to Follow)
In this episode, the focus is on the retail industry and its investment challenges. Dave and Andrew discuss the recent earnings reports for Dick's Sporting…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Q&A: Getting Started from Ground Zero; Is there value in the Mag 7?
In this episode, Dave and Andrew answer listener questions covering essential steps after opening a brokerage account, actions and due diligence before opening…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR04 - 5 Steps to Start Investing NOW!
In this episode of our personal finance series, host Evan Raidt is joined by Andrew Sather to discuss actionable steps for beginners looking to start…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Quality Investing with Pieter from Compounding Quality
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In this episode, we are joined by Pieter from Compounding Quality for the third time. Pieter shares his…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
2 of the 5 Key Habits for Successful Stock Picking
In this episode, Dave and Andrew explore essential habits for mastering the investment process, focusing on the critical aspects of managing risks and…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR03 - Tips to Balance Your Budget
In this episode of At Any Rate, the focus is on making sustainable financial changes through budgeting. Host Evan Raidt and guest Dave Ahern discuss the…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Mastering Network Effects: Key to Long-Term Investment Succes
Join the Investing for Beginners Podcast discussing network effects with special guest Brett Schafer. Listen as they explore the concept of moats with a focus…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Back to Basics: Why You Should Buy Stocks
Welcome to Investing for Beginners Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the basics of investing in stocks and why it's considered one of the best ways to…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR02 - Do I Need A Financial Advisor
In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' host Evan Raidt introduces Andrew Sather for a deep dive into the necessity and value of financial advisors for the average…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Financials Demystified: Gross Margins
In this episode, Dave and Andrew introduce a 12-month series focused on breaking down financial statements. This month, they concentrate on gross margin…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Navigating Market Volatility and Future-Proof Investing with Ryan Zabrowski
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today's episode, we are joined by Ryan Zabrowski, a senior portfolio manager, CFP, and author of 'Time…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR01 - How to Use Automation to Build Your Wealth
In this inaugural episode of 'At Any Rate,' Evan Raidt welcomes renowned financial expert Dave Ahern to discuss the power of financial automation. They explore…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Q&A: Screening for Red Flags; Watchlist and Industry Map Building
In this episode, Dave and Andrew dive into listener questions about screening for red flags in companies and building a robust watchlist. Key topics include…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Life as a Buy Side Investor with Dan Boston
In this episode, the hosts are joined by Dan Boston from Polar Capital to discuss small cap investing and its potential. Dan shares his journey from a young…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
AAR00 - Welcome to At Any Rate. Let's Get to Know Each Other
In this episode, hosts Andrew and Evan Raidt announce the launch of a new weekly segment called 'At Any Rate.' This new show will focus on beginner-friendly…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Earnings Chat: Pharma, Tariffs, Fear & Loathing and Uncertainty
In this episode, Dave and Andrew delve into the earnings of two companies, McKesson and Crocs, from Andrew's portfolio, exploring their market positions and…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
American Express: A Deep Dive into Its Business Model and Moat
In this episode of Investing for Beginners, Dave is joined by Brett Schafer from Chit Chat Stocks to delve into the business model and competitive advantages…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Deep Dive into Berkshire Hathaway, Intrinsic Value, and Portfolio Strategies with the Intrinsic Value Podcast
In this episode of 'Investing for Beginners,' we welcome Shawn and Daniel from the Intrinsic Value Podcast to discuss various investing topics, including their…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Q&A: Fixing a Bad Portfolio and Reacting to AI's Disruption
In this episode, Dave and Andrew address listener questions and offer advice on challenging investment scenarios. They discuss whether to sell underperforming…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
The Buffett Approach to Microcaps: Whit Huguley's Winning Strategy
Join us as we explore the overlooked world of microcap investing with Whit Hughley of River Oaks Capital. Discover how finding A+ CEOs in obscure, fragmented…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Q&A: Selling During Volatility and Visualizing Net Working Capital
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, hosts Andrew and Dave tackle four intriguing listener questions gathered from various sources. They…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
International Investing 101: ADRs, Foreign Markets, and Building Global Wealth
International investing offers portfolio diversification beyond your home market, especially valuable during US market downturns like in 2025. While investing…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Adobe: The Best Ideas are the Simplest
In this episode, we break down the viability of Adobe as a stock investment. We discuss the challenges of evaluating Adobe, which operates as "a category of…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Secrets to Sourcing Investment Ideas
In this episode of Investing for Beginners, Brett Schafer from Chitchat Stocks shares actionable strategies for sourcing investment ideas. From leveraging…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
How We'd Handle Our First 30 Days as an Investor
In this episode, Dave and Andrew answer listener questions on investment strategies, specifically discussing the benefits of using ISA and GIA accounts in the…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Inside the Mind of a Tech CFO: Lessons from CJ Gustafson
CJ Gustafson, tech CFO and author of Mostly Metrics, joins the show to reveal what a CFO really does, how SaaS models work, the art of raising capital, and why…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Q&A: Exit Strategies, FDVV ETF, Using AI for Stock Analysis
In this episode, Dave and Andrew address three detailed listener questions. They offer insights on investing in micro-cap stocks, setting up an exit strategy…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Why Amazon's P/E Ratio is Misleading and the Right Way to Value Them
Confused by Amazon’s PE ratio? Financial educator Brian Feroldi breaks down the six stages of a company’s life and reveals why traditional valuation metrics…
- The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
The Truth About Target Date Funds: Joe Saul-Sehy of Stacking Benjamin's Take
Join Joe Saul-Sehy (Stacking Benjamins) as he shares his raw, hilarious, and practical journey from financial disaster to financial independence. Learn why…