web02.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:53:31 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) More for Your Money - Episodes Tagged with “Risk Management” https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/tags/risk%20management Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -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 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 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. 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 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 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. 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 40: Local Service and Financial Freedom: The Case for Hiring a Financial Professional - 09/27/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/40 79e865ee-0996-4084-8063-e15793dfb76a Sat, 27 Sep 2025 13:30:00 -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 This episode of More for Your Money features host John Berkley and Krista Berkley. The discussion centers on the benefits of hiring a financial professional, focusing on the argument that good local service and expertise should pay for themselves. The hosts examine market activity, including the JDB indicator, and delve into detailed, subjective topics like Roth conversions and the debate over debt versus wealth accumulation. The conversation highlights the dynamic exchange between the two, noting that financial advice is highly personalized. They emphasize the need for knowledge, balance, and making good financial choices. Special Guest: Krista Berkley. local financial advisor, financial planning, investment advice, return on advice, value stocks vs growth stocks, market report, S&P 500, inflation risk, interest rates, Roth conversions strategy, tax buckets management, asset allocation, estate planning, beneficiaries, debt versus wealth accumulation, social security benefits, pension options, second opinion financial advice, risk management, investment confidence, financial mentorship, managed accounts, personalized finance This episode of More for Your Money features host John Berkley and Krista Berkley. The discussion centers on the benefits of hiring a financial professional, focusing on the argument that good local service and expertise should pay for themselves. The hosts examine market activity, including the JDB indicator, and delve into detailed, subjective topics like Roth conversions and the debate over debt versus wealth accumulation. The conversation highlights the dynamic exchange between the two, noting that financial advice is highly personalized. They emphasize the need for knowledge, balance, and making good financial choices.

Special Guest: Krista Berkley.

]]> This episode of More for Your Money features host John Berkley and Krista Berkley. The discussion centers on the benefits of hiring a financial professional, focusing on the argument that good local service and expertise should pay for themselves. The hosts examine market activity, including the JDB indicator, and delve into detailed, subjective topics like Roth conversions and the debate over debt versus wealth accumulation. The conversation highlights the dynamic exchange between the two, noting that financial advice is highly personalized. They emphasize the need for knowledge, balance, and making good financial choices.

Special Guest: Krista Berkley.

]]> Episode 38: Uncommon Cents: Wisdom on Decisions, Risk, and Retirement Strategies - 09/13/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/38 78578cf2-95b9-407d-8d0e-a5e7fa70d048 Sat, 13 Sep 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 In this episode, John Berkley and Sheena Hanson discuss current market trends, noting an expensive market driven by growth stocks. They cover crucial financial topics like the Rule of 55 for early 401k withdrawals and the importance of trusted contacts for clients. John shares his personal philosophical quotes on decision-making, risk, and consequences, emphasizing learning from others' experiences. The episode also explores the emotional and practical aspects of retirement transition, spending habits, and the passion for one's work. Listeners are encouraged to review their financial plans and utilize the firm's website resources. financial advisor, investment advisory services, S&P 500, NASDAQ, Federal Reserve, interest rates, market trends, growth stocks, value stocks, expensive market, 401k, Rule of 55, early withdrawals, Roth IRA conversions, IRA, 72T, retirement planning, decision-making, risk, consequences, financial literacy, trusted contact, financial scams, beneficiaries, money management, client relationships, market updates, philosophical quotes, Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett, Socrates, Albert Einstein, retirement transition, spending habits, saving money, passion for work In this episode, John Berkley and Sheena Hanson discuss current market trends, noting an expensive market driven by growth stocks. They cover crucial financial topics like the Rule of 55 for early 401k withdrawals and the importance of trusted contacts for clients. John shares his personal philosophical quotes on decision-making, risk, and consequences, emphasizing learning from others' experiences. The episode also explores the emotional and practical aspects of retirement transition, spending habits, and the passion for one's work. Listeners are encouraged to review their financial plans and utilize the firm's website resources.

]]> In this episode, John Berkley and Sheena Hanson discuss current market trends, noting an expensive market driven by growth stocks. They cover crucial financial topics like the Rule of 55 for early 401k withdrawals and the importance of trusted contacts for clients. John shares his personal philosophical quotes on decision-making, risk, and consequences, emphasizing learning from others' experiences. The episode also explores the emotional and practical aspects of retirement transition, spending habits, and the passion for one's work. Listeners are encouraged to review their financial plans and utilize the firm's website resources.

]]> Episode 34: Ray Dalio on the Global Debt Crisis and Interest Rate Outlook - 08/16/2025 https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/34 d87641dc-ec04-491a-a3a1-1ae07961cadf Sat, 16 Aug 2025 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 Join John Berkley and Todd Berkley for an in-depth discussion centered on Ray Dalio's "The Changing World Order". They explore Dalio's warnings about the incredible global debt crisis across federal, personal, and corporate levels, and its profound implications for the global financial system. The conversation also delves into the future of interest rates, particularly the divergence between short and long rates, and its potential impact on mortgage rates. Todd explains how the US dollar's status as a reserve currency influences borrowing costs and how banks are incentivized to keep short-term rates low. Listeners will gain insights into current market performance and the historical cycles of empires, prompting consideration of wealth accumulation versus wealth preservation strategies in a complex economic landscape. The show emphasizes the importance of disciplined investing and understanding these critical financial issues. Special Guest: Todd Berkley. Ray Dalio, Global Debt Crisis, Interest Rates, The Changing World Order, Market Cycles, Wealth Accumulation, Wealth Preservation, Financial Advice, Hedge Fund, Economic Predictions, Reserve Currency, Inflation, Stock Market, S&P 500, NASDAQ, Russell 2000, Bull Market, Price Earnings Multiple, WCLO, More for Your Money, Debt Warning, Short Rates, Long Rates, Mortgage Rates, Financial System, Investment Strategy Join John Berkley and Todd Berkley for an in-depth discussion centered on Ray Dalio's "The Changing World Order". They explore Dalio's warnings about the incredible global debt crisis across federal, personal, and corporate levels, and its profound implications for the global financial system.
The conversation also delves into the future of interest rates, particularly the divergence between short and long rates, and its potential impact on mortgage rates. Todd explains how the US dollar's status as a reserve currency influences borrowing costs and how banks are incentivized to keep short-term rates low. Listeners will gain insights into current market performance and the historical cycles of empires, prompting consideration of wealth accumulation versus wealth preservation strategies in a complex economic landscape. The show emphasizes the importance of disciplined investing and understanding these critical financial issues.

Special Guest: Todd Berkley.

]]> Join John Berkley and Todd Berkley for an in-depth discussion centered on Ray Dalio's "The Changing World Order". They explore Dalio's warnings about the incredible global debt crisis across federal, personal, and corporate levels, and its profound implications for the global financial system.
The conversation also delves into the future of interest rates, particularly the divergence between short and long rates, and its potential impact on mortgage rates. Todd explains how the US dollar's status as a reserve currency influences borrowing costs and how banks are incentivized to keep short-term rates low. Listeners will gain insights into current market performance and the historical cycles of empires, prompting consideration of wealth accumulation versus wealth preservation strategies in a complex economic landscape. The show emphasizes the importance of disciplined investing and understanding these critical financial issues.

Special Guest: Todd Berkley.

]]> Episode 18: Analyzing a Big Up Week - V-Shape, Bear Trap, and Uncommon Cents Investing's Value Strategy https://moreforyourmoney.fireside.fm/18 bd659ce4-20fc-48b4-89e2-ee5fca5b6e13 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 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 The Uncommon Cents Investing Investment Committee discusses a strong market "up week". They debate V-shaped recovery vs. bear trap/secular bear market, highlighting their value investing strategy focusing on staying fully invested and managing investor emotion. A listener emphasizes the value of financial planners. Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley. More for Your Money, John Berkley, Uncommon Cents Investing, Market Report, Stock Market Analysis, Market Volatility, V-shaped recovery, Bear trap, Secular bear market, Value Investing, Growth vs Value Stocks, Investor Emotion, Financial Planner, Investment Strategy, Fully Invested Strategy, Portfolio Diversification, Market Risk Management, Stock Valuations, Non-US Investing, Small Cap Stocks The Uncommon Cents Investing Investment Committee discusses a strong market "up week". They debate V-shaped recovery vs. bear trap/secular bear market, highlighting their value investing strategy focusing on staying fully invested and managing investor emotion. A listener emphasizes the value of financial planners.

Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

]]> The Uncommon Cents Investing Investment Committee discusses a strong market "up week". They debate V-shaped recovery vs. bear trap/secular bear market, highlighting their value investing strategy focusing on staying fully invested and managing investor emotion. A listener emphasizes the value of financial planners.

Special Guests: Greg Snyder and Todd Berkley.

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