web02.fireside.fm Wed, 06 May 2026 09:05:18 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) More for Your Money - Episodes Tagged with “Jim Rogers” https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/tags/jim%20rogers Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 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 69: Navigating Market Volatility and the Power of Long-Term Investing - 04/18/2026 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/69 109f9b2e-c724-49b8-bde5-9507965d16a3 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -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>The Uncommon Cents Investing investment committee explores an "uncommon cents" approach to navigating extreme market volatility. The team analyzes recent surges in major indexes, cautioning against emotional, short-term reactions to geopolitical hype. Drawing on wisdom from legendary investors like Jim Rogers and Warren Buffett, the hosts emphasize the power of independent research and disciplined thinking over following the crowd. They also discuss the unique advantages of small-cap stocks and the technical nuances of trade execution. Finally, the experts address economic headwinds like inflation, urging listeners to prioritize sound strategy over hope. Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.</p> uncommon sense investing, long-term investment strategy, market volatility, small-cap stocks, independent financial research, Jim Rogers, trade execution, bid-ask spreads, inflation targets, price-earnings multiple expansion, stealing returns from the future, data-driven investing The Uncommon Cents Investing investment committee explores an "uncommon cents" approach to navigating extreme market volatility. The team analyzes recent surges in major indexes, cautioning against emotional, short-term reactions to geopolitical hype. Drawing on wisdom from legendary investors like Jim Rogers and Warren Buffett, the hosts emphasize the power of independent research and disciplined thinking over following the crowd. They also discuss the unique advantages of small-cap stocks and the technical nuances of trade execution. Finally, the experts address economic headwinds like inflation, urging listeners to prioritize sound strategy over hope.

Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

]]> The Uncommon Cents Investing investment committee explores an "uncommon cents" approach to navigating extreme market volatility. The team analyzes recent surges in major indexes, cautioning against emotional, short-term reactions to geopolitical hype. Drawing on wisdom from legendary investors like Jim Rogers and Warren Buffett, the hosts emphasize the power of independent research and disciplined thinking over following the crowd. They also discuss the unique advantages of small-cap stocks and the technical nuances of trade execution. Finally, the experts address economic headwinds like inflation, urging listeners to prioritize sound strategy over hope.

Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

]]> Episode 46: Medicare: Advantage Versus Supplement – Doing Your Homework - 11/08/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/46 9a0ac9bd-d1c2-4ec5-bb4e-bf37c2eab751 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -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>This special episode of More for Your Money features host John Berkley and Medicare Specialist Dave Bomkamp, focusing on the critical open enrollment period. They stress that listeners must "do your homework" to mitigate financial risk and navigate the "minefields" of available options.<br> The discussion compares Supplemental (Medigap) plans, which augment traditional Medicare (A and B), offer no networks, and provide freedom, versus Medicare Advantage plans. Advantage plans are privately run (sometimes misleadingly called Part C) and operate using specific networks (HMO/PPO). Listeners are warned about significant pitfalls: Advantage plans have a reported 20% denial rate for procedures Medicare would otherwise cover, and switching from an Advantage plan back to a Supplement typically requires medical underwriting, making this decision potentially irreversible. Finally, failure to take Part D (drug coverage) incurs a lifelong penalty of 1% per month. Special Guest: Dave Bomkamp.</p> Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Medigap, Open Enrollment, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part C, Medicare Part D, Part B penalty, Part D penalty, Credible coverage, Wisconsin Senior Care, HMO, PPO (Preferred Provider Organizations), pre-authorization, underwriting, health insurance choice, retirement health plan, Janesville, Marketplace plans This special episode of More for Your Money features host John Berkley and Medicare Specialist Dave Bomkamp, focusing on the critical open enrollment period. They stress that listeners must "do your homework" to mitigate financial risk and navigate the "minefields" of available options.
The discussion compares Supplemental (Medigap) plans, which augment traditional Medicare (A and B), offer no networks, and provide freedom, versus Medicare Advantage plans. Advantage plans are privately run (sometimes misleadingly called Part C) and operate using specific networks (HMO/PPO). Listeners are warned about significant pitfalls: Advantage plans have a reported 20% denial rate for procedures Medicare would otherwise cover, and switching from an Advantage plan back to a Supplement typically requires medical underwriting, making this decision potentially irreversible. Finally, failure to take Part D (drug coverage) incurs a lifelong penalty of 1% per month.

Special Guest: Dave Bomkamp.

]]> This special episode of More for Your Money features host John Berkley and Medicare Specialist Dave Bomkamp, focusing on the critical open enrollment period. They stress that listeners must "do your homework" to mitigate financial risk and navigate the "minefields" of available options.
The discussion compares Supplemental (Medigap) plans, which augment traditional Medicare (A and B), offer no networks, and provide freedom, versus Medicare Advantage plans. Advantage plans are privately run (sometimes misleadingly called Part C) and operate using specific networks (HMO/PPO). Listeners are warned about significant pitfalls: Advantage plans have a reported 20% denial rate for procedures Medicare would otherwise cover, and switching from an Advantage plan back to a Supplement typically requires medical underwriting, making this decision potentially irreversible. Finally, failure to take Part D (drug coverage) incurs a lifelong penalty of 1% per month.

Special Guest: Dave Bomkamp.

]]> Episode 43: Market Highs and Massive Cash Positions: Learning from Jim Rogers and Warren Buffett - 10/18/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/43 4b0d7d12-68c8-426e-af7f-8e4bb2284476 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -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, Greg, and Todd discuss the "extraordinarily expensive" stock market and elevated valuations. Although the S&amp;P 500 is up 13.3% year-to-date, they highlight that legendary investors are signaling caution: Jim Rogers has sold every equity, holding 100% cash, and Warren Buffett maintains a high cash position. The discussion emphasizes that in this high-risk environment, the focus must be on preservation. They dissect the inverted yield curve, noting its 100% accuracy in predicting recession, which typically occurs 12 to 18 months after the inversion. The panel also examines the historical impact of the "Greenspan Put" and the current dangers posed by high margin debt. Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.</p> Jim Rogers, Warren Buffett, 100% cash position, high cash percentage, elevated valuations, extraordinarily expensive stock market, all-time highs, S&P 500, PE multiple, Buffett indicator, Schiller, risk management, preservation, deployment of capital, patience, sitting tight, buy low sell high, Jesse Livermore, Benjamin Graham, inverted yield curve, 100% recession predictor, recession timing, 12 to 18 months lag, Greenspan Put, Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve, monetary policy, fiat currency, margin debt, leverage, debt, Q3 earnings, VIX volatility, treasuries, corporate bonds, value investing John Berkley, Greg, and Todd discuss the "extraordinarily expensive" stock market and elevated valuations. Although the S&P 500 is up 13.3% year-to-date, they highlight that legendary investors are signaling caution: Jim Rogers has sold every equity, holding 100% cash, and Warren Buffett maintains a high cash position. The discussion emphasizes that in this high-risk environment, the focus must be on preservation. They dissect the inverted yield curve, noting its 100% accuracy in predicting recession, which typically occurs 12 to 18 months after the inversion. The panel also examines the historical impact of the "Greenspan Put" and the current dangers posed by high margin debt.

Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

]]> John Berkley, Greg, and Todd discuss the "extraordinarily expensive" stock market and elevated valuations. Although the S&P 500 is up 13.3% year-to-date, they highlight that legendary investors are signaling caution: Jim Rogers has sold every equity, holding 100% cash, and Warren Buffett maintains a high cash position. The discussion emphasizes that in this high-risk environment, the focus must be on preservation. They dissect the inverted yield curve, noting its 100% accuracy in predicting recession, which typically occurs 12 to 18 months after the inversion. The panel also examines the historical impact of the "Greenspan Put" and the current dangers posed by high margin debt.

Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

]]> 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.

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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.

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