web01.fireside.fm Wed, 06 May 2026 09:50:29 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) More for Your Money - Episodes Tagged with “Great Depression” https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/tags/great%20depression Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500 More for Your Money, hosted by John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing, is a weekly radio show airing Saturdays at 9:06 AM on WCLO. With over 40 years of experience in portfolio management, John shares expert insights on investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies. Whether you're looking for smart ways to grow your portfolio, navigate market trends, or make informed financial decisions, this show delivers practical advice tailored to everyday investors. Tune in each week for thoughtful discussions, listener questions, and actionable strategies to help you make the most of your money. Disclosure: https://bit.ly/3Yc920O af episodic An Uncommon 'Cents' approach to investing Uncommon Cents Investing More for Your Money, hosted by John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing, is a weekly radio show airing Saturdays at 9:06 AM on WCLO. With over 40 years of experience in portfolio management, John shares expert insights on investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies. Whether you're looking for smart ways to grow your portfolio, navigate market trends, or make informed financial decisions, this show delivers practical advice tailored to everyday investors. Tune in each week for thoughtful discussions, listener questions, and actionable strategies to help you make the most of your money. Disclosure: https://bit.ly/3Yc920O no More for Your Money, hosted by John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing, is a weekly radio show airing Saturdays at 9:06 AM on WCLO. With over 40 years of experience in portfolio management, John shares expert insights on investing, retirement planning, and wealth-building strategies. Whether you're looking for smart ways to grow your portfolio, navigate market trends, or make informed financial decisions, this show delivers practical advice tailored to everyday investors. Tune in each week for thoughtful discussions, listener questions, and actionable strategies to help you make the most of your money. Uncommon Cents Investing sheena@uncommoncentsinvesting.com Episode 52: Timeless Lessons from Financial Legends and the Great Depression - 12/20/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/52 409638a6-5fe4-449c-89e6-b602d7eb8b3d Sat, 20 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no <p>Join host John Berkley for a weekly market recap before diving into a history lesson on financial legends from the 1920s and 30s. The episode explores the lives of William Durant and Jesse Livermore, analyzing the risks of high-leverage margin debt and the infamous "Rascub’s Folly". Berkeley clarifies the critical difference between a market crash and a depression, citing the historical impact of monetary policy. By sharing timeless wisdom from Phil Karee and Lucian Hooper, the show emphasizes that patience and a long-term perspective are the true keys to success. Ultimately, because human nature remains constant, Wall Street never truly changes. </p> John Jacob Raskob, William Durant, Jesse Livermore, Phil Carret, Lucian Hooper, Pierre DuPont, 1929 stock market crash, Great Depression, monetary policy, fiscal policy, Federal Reserve history, dollar cost averaging, margin debt, investment leverage, margin calls, total return, dividend reinvestment, S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ, Russell 2000, 10-year Treasury bond, value investing, diversified portfolio, long-term performance, patience in investing, investment inactivity, compounding interest, human nature and Wall Street. Join host John Berkley for a weekly market recap before diving into a history lesson on financial legends from the 1920s and 30s. The episode explores the lives of William Durant and Jesse Livermore, analyzing the risks of high-leverage margin debt and the infamous "Rascub’s Folly". Berkeley clarifies the critical difference between a market crash and a depression, citing the historical impact of monetary policy. By sharing timeless wisdom from Phil Karee and Lucian Hooper, the show emphasizes that patience and a long-term perspective are the true keys to success. Ultimately, because human nature remains constant, Wall Street never truly changes.

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]]> Episode 45: The Investing Meltup: Understanding the Psychology of FOMO and TINA - 11/01/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/45 9e029a07-780e-4c2b-9ff8-d2433fdeb1aa Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no <p>John Berkley welcomes clinical psychologist Dr. Jim Burns to discuss the psychological forces driving today's expensive market. The conversation explores the current "meltup"—an extraordinarily rapid price increase detached from valuations—that is fueled by emotion, not rational behavior.<br> A major focus is on FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and TINA (There Is No Alternative), which have pushed investors out of bond equivalents and into risk assets. Dr. Burns notes that historical economic models assumed investors were rational, but financial decisions are often made emotionally. Berkeley emphasizes that current high valuations suggest expectations should be managed, and the key takeaway is the importance of adopting and adhering to a consistent investment strategy to avoid making poor choices based on market swings. The hosts also warn that the "backside" of a meltup can be severe. Special Guest: James A. Burns, PhD.</p> Investment psychology, behavioral finance, FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), TINA (There Is No Alternative), stock market meltup, expensive market, high valuations, investor emotion, financial strategy, risk tolerance, price-earnings multiples, momentum investing, trend investing, rational investing, financial decision making, S&P 500, market volatility John Berkley welcomes clinical psychologist Dr. Jim Burns to discuss the psychological forces driving today's expensive market. The conversation explores the current "meltup"—an extraordinarily rapid price increase detached from valuations—that is fueled by emotion, not rational behavior.
A major focus is on FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and TINA (There Is No Alternative), which have pushed investors out of bond equivalents and into risk assets. Dr. Burns notes that historical economic models assumed investors were rational, but financial decisions are often made emotionally. Berkeley emphasizes that current high valuations suggest expectations should be managed, and the key takeaway is the importance of adopting and adhering to a consistent investment strategy to avoid making poor choices based on market swings. The hosts also warn that the "backside" of a meltup can be severe.

Special Guest: James A. Burns, PhD.

]]> John Berkley welcomes clinical psychologist Dr. Jim Burns to discuss the psychological forces driving today's expensive market. The conversation explores the current "meltup"—an extraordinarily rapid price increase detached from valuations—that is fueled by emotion, not rational behavior.
A major focus is on FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and TINA (There Is No Alternative), which have pushed investors out of bond equivalents and into risk assets. Dr. Burns notes that historical economic models assumed investors were rational, but financial decisions are often made emotionally. Berkeley emphasizes that current high valuations suggest expectations should be managed, and the key takeaway is the importance of adopting and adhering to a consistent investment strategy to avoid making poor choices based on market swings. The hosts also warn that the "backside" of a meltup can be severe.

Special Guest: James A. Burns, PhD.

]]> Episode 36: Investment Styles Unpacked: Value, Growth, and the Highs and Lows of Speculation - 08/30/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/36 26701a17-672c-40f9-9608-093e70b9e79b Sat, 30 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no <p>This episode of "More for Your Money" provides a detailed discussion on the differences between value and growth stock investing. The hosts explore why value stocks, despite recent underperformance, have historically outperformed growth over a century, while noting the current trend favors growth stocks like AI and crypto. Key concepts like patience, emotional control, and discipline in investing are emphasized, with insights from Benjamin Graham, John Bogle, and Warren Buffett.<br> A significant segment is dedicated to the fascinating story of Jesse Livermore, a legendary speculator who became ultra-rich three times and went broke three times, ultimately dying broke by suicide. His life illustrates the allure and extreme risks of short-term speculation and trading, contrasting sharply with the long-term, deep value approach favored by Uncommon Cents Investing. The discussion also covers market timing, the emotional aspects of buying based on fear of missing out (FOMO), and the dangers of "style drifting" between different investment strategies. Listeners are encouraged to identify their own investment horizon and stick to a consistent strategy. </p> value investing, growth stocks, investment strategies, Jesse Livermore, speculation, market timing, Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett, John Bogle, stock market, long-term investing, short-term trading, emotional investing, financial discipline, portfolio management, crypto, AI stocks, market report, yield curve, PE multiple, FOMO, capital gains, tax loss harvesting This episode of "More for Your Money" provides a detailed discussion on the differences between value and growth stock investing. The hosts explore why value stocks, despite recent underperformance, have historically outperformed growth over a century, while noting the current trend favors growth stocks like AI and crypto. Key concepts like patience, emotional control, and discipline in investing are emphasized, with insights from Benjamin Graham, John Bogle, and Warren Buffett.
A significant segment is dedicated to the fascinating story of Jesse Livermore, a legendary speculator who became ultra-rich three times and went broke three times, ultimately dying broke by suicide. His life illustrates the allure and extreme risks of short-term speculation and trading, contrasting sharply with the long-term, deep value approach favored by Uncommon Cents Investing. The discussion also covers market timing, the emotional aspects of buying based on fear of missing out (FOMO), and the dangers of "style drifting" between different investment strategies. Listeners are encouraged to identify their own investment horizon and stick to a consistent strategy.

]]> This episode of "More for Your Money" provides a detailed discussion on the differences between value and growth stock investing. The hosts explore why value stocks, despite recent underperformance, have historically outperformed growth over a century, while noting the current trend favors growth stocks like AI and crypto. Key concepts like patience, emotional control, and discipline in investing are emphasized, with insights from Benjamin Graham, John Bogle, and Warren Buffett.
A significant segment is dedicated to the fascinating story of Jesse Livermore, a legendary speculator who became ultra-rich three times and went broke three times, ultimately dying broke by suicide. His life illustrates the allure and extreme risks of short-term speculation and trading, contrasting sharply with the long-term, deep value approach favored by Uncommon Cents Investing. The discussion also covers market timing, the emotional aspects of buying based on fear of missing out (FOMO), and the dangers of "style drifting" between different investment strategies. Listeners are encouraged to identify their own investment horizon and stick to a consistent strategy.

]]> Episode 21: A Walk Down History - Taxes, Investments, and the Changing Landscape - 05/17/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/21 3382c111-f31b-4e02-9ee3-b973f75c7471 Sat, 17 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 Uncommon Cents Investing full Uncommon Cents Investing Join John Berkley of Uncommon Cents Investing as they share practical financial insights and strategies to help you get more for your money. 52:50 no <p>John Berkley walks through history. Explore the evolution of federal taxation since 1913 and the growth of government spending. Discover how the investment landscape has transformed over time, discussing changes in investment opportunities and products like IRAs, 401ks, Roths, indexing, and the impact of regulations and industry practices. </p> Investing History, Tax History, Federal Taxation, Government Spending History, Investment Landscape, Investment Opportunities, Investment Products, IRA History, 401k History, Roth IRA, Indexing History, Index Funds, Financial Advisor, Investment Advice, Stock Market History, Deficit Spending, US National Debt, Sarbanes-Oxley, Investment Fees, Asset Charges John Berkley walks through history. Explore the evolution of federal taxation since 1913 and the growth of government spending. Discover how the investment landscape has transformed over time, discussing changes in investment opportunities and products like IRAs, 401ks, Roths, indexing, and the impact of regulations and industry practices.

]]> John Berkley walks through history. Explore the evolution of federal taxation since 1913 and the growth of government spending. Discover how the investment landscape has transformed over time, discussing changes in investment opportunities and products like IRAs, 401ks, Roths, indexing, and the impact of regulations and industry practices.

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