About this podcast
Ric Edelman is the nation’s most acclaimed financial advisor, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 11 books on personal finance with more than one million copies in print in seven languages, and founder of the nation’s largest financial planning firm, ranked #1 for quality by Consumer Reports. Every weekday, Ric gives you the information you need about the five personal finance topics that matter most today: longevity, retirement security, exponential technologies, digital assets, and health & wellness. Using his trademark humor and unique delivery, Ric makes complex topics easy to understand – as only he can! Ric was ranked three times as the nation’s #1 Independent Financial Advisor by Barron’s, and he’s in both Research Magazine’s and Barron’s Financial Advisor Halls of Fame. He’s also recipient of IARFC’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Investment Advisor, RIABiz and InvestmentNews all named him one of the most influential people in the investment management profession – and he’s been named seven times by TALKERS as one of the HEAVY HUNDRED – the 100 most important radio talk show hosts in the country! Tune in to Ric’s show every weekday for the knowledge you need to achieve financial success! For more information, visit www.thetayf.com
Episodes
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- Episode #4: How to Graduate College Debt-Free in 4 Years · 40 minHey there! This is the final episode of my special four-part series on college, and honestly, it might be the most important one yet. I'm sharing this with you to celebrate the…
- Episode #3: Make This Mistake, and College Will Lead to Your Teen's Ruin · 18 minIn this third episode of my special college series, I'm going to give you some hard truths that might make you uncomfortable – but they could save your teen's financial future…
- Episode #2: What College is Really All About · 26 minHey there! This is part two of my special podcast series celebrating my new book, "The Truth About College," coming December 4th. Today, I'm taking you on what might be the most…
- Episode #1: Why College is Great - But Also Perilous · 51 minHey, Ric Edelman here, and I'm back with something special: a four-episode podcast series about college. After 32 years on the radio and three years as a Top 1% podcast, I…
- 12/27/24: Ric's Final Podcast: The Most Important Personal Finance Message, Part 3 · 49 min · Episode 538In his final podcast, Ric discusses the most important topic that will impact the future of personal finance: crypto. He discusses the amazing growth and the factors that will…
- 12/26/24: The Most Important Personal Finance Message, Part 2: Investing · 28 min · Episode 537The podcast focuses on the importance of adjusting investment strategies due to longer lifespans, highlighting five key subjects: college, real estate, exponential technologies…
- 12/23/24: The Most Important Personal Finance Message, Part 1: Longevity · 29 min · Episode 536As people are living longer and healthier lives thanks to advancements in technology, healthcare, and public policy, it is critical to rethink investment strategies, family…
- 12/20/24: Euthanasia: The Dominant Social Debate of this Century · 15 min · Episode 535The pros and cons of SBA loans for small businesses, as entrepreneurs should first assess if borrowing is the right decision for their business's long-term success. Plus a…
- 12/19/24: Gold! · 19 min · Episode 534Gold plays a key role in portfolio diversification, however, buying physical gold involves significant challenges such as storage, security, and commissions, which has led many…
- 12/18/24: “What Do You Do?” is Becoming an Inappropriate Question · 7 min · Episode 533The question "What do you do?" has long been a standard icebreaker, but for many, especially those facing retirement, career changes, or gig work, it’s a challenging question…
- 12/17/24: How to Diversify Your Crypto Investment · 12 min · Episode 532There are a variety of area offering away to diversify in the crypto asset class which includes not only bitcoin but also other cryptocurrencies, crypto companies, crypto funds…
- 12/16/24: Good-bye Toothbrush...Hello Microbot · 8 min · Episode 531Researchers are pioneering advancements in dental care, including micro-robots that clean teeth, bacteria-based oral transplants, and natural enamel regrowth. These innovations…
- 12/13/24: Is it Time to Rethink Bonds? These Two ETFs Offer an Answer · 28 min · Episode 530As interest rates are heading lower, two ETFs from Invesco are designed to provide strong returns with managed risk exposure. Plus, a conversation with David Cowen, President of…
- 12/12/24: Is Ozempic an Unmentionable? · 20 min · Episode 529With the rise of GLP-1 class drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, is it socially appropriate to comment on someone's noticeable weight loss? Especially when it's attributed to these…
- 12/11/24: The Car Loan Trap · 9 min · Episode 528Many car buyers are "underwater" on their auto loans, owing more than their vehicle is worth, which can lead to financial problems when trading in or totaling the car. The trend…
- 12/10/24: Why Social Security Is Paying for Your Funeral—And Why It Shouldn’t · 11 min · Episode 527The Social Security death benefit has been $255 for the last 50 years and a bill in Congress proposes to increase it to $2,900, highlighting the broader financial struggles of…
- 12/9/24: Wedding vs. Marriage · 9 min · Episode 526The importance of understanding the difference between the short-term focus on the wedding vs. the long-term considerations of marriage. Plus, the unfixed and unexpected costs of…
- 12/6/24: New Advances in the Battle Against Alzheimer's · 39 min · Episode 525Paper checks remain a popular payment method in the U.S., despite skyrocketing fraud rates and safer digital alternatives like Zelle, PayPal, and Bitcoin. As criminals exploit…
- 12/5/24: How Even the Youngest of Kids Can Earn Income for a Roth IRA · 13 min · Episode 524Hiring your children through complex schemes like family management companies or S-corps isn't necessary to achieve your financial goals. Instead, you can pay your kids for…
- 12/4/24: Is that College Course Outsourced? · 8 min · Episode 523Colleges are increasingly outsourcing programs to third-party companies while maintaining their prestigious branding, raising questions about value and quality, and…







