The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
Episodes
Financial Modeling: FMVA, DCFs, and AI in Excel with Tim Vipond
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew sits down with Tim Vipond, co-founder and CEO of Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), to talk about what it really takes to learn financial model...
Live Research: On Holding (ONON) — Great Growth, Big Questions
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Andrew and Stephen try something new: researching a company live, on-air, in real time. The company is On Holding (ONON)—a pre...
AAR51 - The Money and Mental Health Connection
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Money stress isn’t just about dollars—it’s about what money does to your brain. In this episode, Evan and Andrew dig into the real link between ...
How Non-Food Franchises Build Wealth with Jon Ostenson
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people hear the word franchise and immediately think fast food but franchising is much bigger than burgers and drive-thrus. In this episode, Andr...
Birdseye View: Caterpillar (CAT) — Moat, Dealers, and the “Picks & Shovels” of the AI Boom
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caterpillar (CAT) is one of those companies almost everyone recognizes—but most investors still struggle with the same question: how do you know if ...
AAR50 - 5 Recession Preparations Without the Panic
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 50th episode, Evan and Andrew break down what a recession is, why it happens, and why the media often frames it in a way that create...
How AI Is Changing Investing— with David Trainer
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew sits down with David Trainer, CEO of New Constructs, to talk about what AI can actually do for investors—and where most tools fall short. Dav...
Back to the Basics: How to Manage Your Portfolio Without Overthinking It
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re wrapping up the Back to the Basics series by tackling the part of investing that’s not flashy—but can make or break your long-term results...
AAR49 - Why High Interest Rates Are Good For You
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
High interest rates get painted as “bad news” almost by default—but for everyday people, that’s only half the story. In this episode, Evan and...
Back to the Basics: How to Find Great Stock Ideas (Rabbit Holes vs. Screeners)
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Finding a great stock idea is hard—especially when you’re new and it feels like everyone has “the best” method. In this Back to the Basics epi...
Back to the Basics: Circle of Competence
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Circle of competence” sounds fancy, but it’s really just this: know what you know, and know what you don’t. In this episode, Stephen and Andrew ...
AAR48— The Real Cost of Going Electric
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about buying an EV? In this episode, Evan breaks down the actual financial impact of owning an electric vehicle—using his real numbers from...
Back to the Basics: Compound Interest Explained (The Snowball That Makes You Rich)
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Compound interest is one of the most powerful (and most misunderstood) forces in investing. In this Back to the Basics episode, we break down what com...
Stock Dilution and the Main Types of Investments Explained Simply
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Share dilution sounds scary — and a lot of the time, it is. In this episode, we break down what dilution actually means, why companies do it, and ho...
AAR47 - More Money, Worse Life?
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Job-hopping for higher pay is common advice—but does “more money” actually improve your life? Evan is joined by Andrew Sather to challenge the r...
Why Companies Go Public + The 3 Financial Statements Beginners Must Know
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we go back to the basics: why companies go public in the first place, what an IPO actually is, and why the hype around “getting in ...
A Shoe Company “Pivots to AI”… and the Stock Jumps 582% (Markets Are Cray-Cray)
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we kick things off with Amazon’s new 3.5% fee for third-party sellers and why the internet outrage might be missing the bigger...
AAR46 - Financial Half-Truths
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Evan dives deep into the realities of debt, including the emotional and financial impact of paying off a mortgage early. We challenge...
The Complexity Myth: Why Investing is Simpler Than You Think
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Stephen step away from in-depth stock market analysis to tackle a more personal topic: how to talk to the people you love ...
A Contrarian Take on AI: Is It Time to Buy Software Stocks?
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew tackles a listener's question about the recent brutal sell-off in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector and whether AI is co...
AAR45 - Is Dollar Cost Averaging Losing You Money?
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Evan (aka Aaron) Raidt and Andrew Sather tackle one of the most debated questions in the investing world: Should you drip your m...
Part 2 Translating the Corporate "Suit": Your Guide to Q1 Earnings
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our deep dive into earnings calls, Stephen and Andrew translate the weird metaphors Wall Street loves to use. From "headwinds" to the con...
Translating the Corporate "Suit": Your Guide to Q1 Earnings
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this back-to-basics episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, Stephen and Andrew tackle one of the most intimidating hurdles for new stock pi...
AAR45 - Taxes Nobody Warns You About
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan and Andrew break down the hidden tax traps that can catch even the most responsible investors off guard. From the...
Dividends vs. Buybacks & The Great Tax Deferral Debate
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, Stephen and Andrew break down the ultimate capital allocation debate: Dividends versus Stock B...
Debunking Wall Street: Why Common Sense Hurts Your Portfolio
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, Stephen and Andrew take aim at "common sense" stock market advice that might actually be hurti...
AAR43 - Your 401k Might Be Holding You Back
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan and Andrew tackle the sacred cow of personal finance: the 401K. While everyone knows about the amazing tax benefi...
Is the CEO Lying? How to Read a Cash Flow Statement
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, Stephen and Andrew look beyond the income statement to uncover how healthy a company truly is ...
Ferrari's Pricing Power Personified & The Chutzpah of Scarcity
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, Stephen and Andrew dive into the fascinating business model of Ferrari, arguing that it operat...
AAR42 - College Scholarships 101
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan Raidt and Andrew Sather dive into college financial aid. They cover the crucial differences between scholarships,...
How the Crisis in Iran Could Spark the Next Financial Revolution
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, Andrew and Stephen tackle the massive macroeconomic shifts happening right now due to the ongo...
The Traits of Elite Investors with Lee Freeman-Shor
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What separates the world’s greatest investors from the rest? In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, Andrew sits down with Lee Freem...
AAR41 - Listener Q&A: DIY Investing vs. Wealth Managers?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan Raidt and Andrew Sather dive into a fantastic listener question from Joey. Joey asks a common but critical questi...
Listener Q&A: Should You Adjust Your WACC for Inflation?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Stephen get into the financial weeds to answer a great listener question from passaro94 about how inflation actually impac...
The New Cola Wars
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you watched the Super Bowl, you probably saw the commercial where the Coca-Cola polar bear did a blind taste test, picked Pepsi, and had to go to t...
From Navigating Debt to Long-Term Wealth with Stephen Morris
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Evan Raidt welcomes Stephen Morris, the new co-host of the Investing for Beginners podcast. Stephen opens up about his unique persona...
Stop Chasing Hype: The Unsexy Reality of Long-Term Investing
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone online wants to sell you a "get rich quick" scheme, but is gaining wealth really that easy? In reality, true investing is often boring an...
Why Wall Street is Wrong About Superstar CEOs
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is the CEO of a company really as important as Wall Street makes them out to be, or are investors putting too much faith in loud visionaries? In th...
How to Build Wealth in Your 20s (Without Ruining Your Life)
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are your 20s a time for taking massive risks and experimenting, or is it the most critical decade for laying a rock-solid financial foundation? In thi...
Why I Quit Swing Trading to Build a Long-Term Portfolio (And a Huge Podcast Announcement!)
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Invest in the "Core" of AI, Crypto, and Real Estate in 2026 with Dan Daly
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR38: How to Maximize Cash Back and Build Credit from Scratch
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You can download Evan’s free budgeting framework here https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/ Are you missing out on free money because you're...
The Hidden Goldmine of Stock Spinoffs with Rich Howe
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Bird's Eye View: Inside GEICO & The Insurance War
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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The Billionaire Trap: Why Chasing "The Number" is Hurting You
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You can download Evan’s free budgeting framework here https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/ We all see the headlines about the ultra-wealthy...
Share Classes Explained: Class A vs. Class B & Voting Rights
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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The 5 Steps to Wealth: How to Build a Financial Foundation in 2026 (w/ Andrew Giancola)
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR36 - (How) Do Hobbies Fit Into Financial Success?
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You can download Evan’s free budgeting framework here https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/ We all have passions that cost money. In this ep...
How to Find the Best Stock Ideas in 2026
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Back to the Basics: 8 Simple Metrics That Beginner Investors Should Know
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR35 - Fluctuations in Income: How to Adapt
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You can download Evan’s free budgeting framework here https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/ Income changes are coming—positive or negative...
The Life of a Stock Picker and What Andrew Learned After Years of Investing
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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3 Peter Lynch Principles That Can Make You a Better Investor
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR34-Part 2: What is Trust
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Bird's Eye View of GE Vernova
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Financials Demystified: Long Term Liabilities Explained
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR33 - Times Are Changing: Here's How to Get Ahead
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Warren Buffett Steps Down: The End of an Era for Berkshire Hathaway
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Three Listener Questions on Coke vs KO, NVIDIA vs Big Tech, and Selling at a Loss
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR32 - Listener Q&A: How to Calculate Your Real Savings Rate
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Where to Put Money When the Market Feels Risky with Dave and Friends
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Finding Value Stocks that 3X w/ Samit Umatiya from UIG Funds
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR31 - What is a Will?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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The Intelligent Investor in 2026: Outdated or Timeless?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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2025 Stock Market WRAPPED
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR30 - How When You Start Investing Matters
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can download Evan’s free monthly budgeting spreadsheet here: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/ In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan ...
Financials Demystified: Current Liabilities & What They Tell You About Cash Flow
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Santa’s Stock Wishlist: Companies We’d Love to Buy (If the Price Was Right)
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR29 - How I Track Financial Progress
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can download Evan’s free monthly budgeting spreadsheet here: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/ In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan ...
Warren Buffett & Sun Tzu: The Ancient Strategy for Avoiding Ruin with Tobias Carlisle
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Back to the Basics: A Starter Guide for New Investors
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR28 - Confident Investing w/ Sean Tepper
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can download Evan’s free monthly budgeting spreadsheet here:https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/ In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan R...
Earnings Smackdown: Snowflake, MongoDB, Salesforce, and the Rise of Discount Retail
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Semiconductors Demystified w/ Nick Rossolillo: Supply Chain, Cyclicality, and Top Chip Stocks
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR27 - How do I decide how much to save?
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can download Evan’s free monthly budgeting spreadsheet here:https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/ In this episode of At Any Rate, ...
Warren Buffett’s Four Pillars: The Ultimate Guide to Smarter Investing
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Emerging Moats, Oscar Health, and Kraken Robotics – with Brett Schaefer
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR26 - How to Use Insurance to Build Wealth w/ Kim Butler
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can download Evan’s free monthly budgeting spreadsheet here:https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/ In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan R...
What Company Earnings Are Telling Us About Today’s Economy
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Are Bonds Missing from Your Portfolio? David Stein Explains Why They Matter
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR26 - How to Make Smart Purchasing Decisions
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can download Evan’s free monthly budgeting spreadsheet here:https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/ In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan R...
Q&A from Bruno: Should You Trust Your Analysis, Buy Quantum ETFs, or Borrow Against Your Portfolio?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Financials Demystified: Long‑Term Assets on the Balance Sheet Explained
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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AAR24 - Credit Cards: Tool or Trap?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can download Evan’s free monthly budgeting spreadsheet here:https://einvestingforbeginners.com/budget/ In this episode of At Any Rate, Evan R...
Recreating a Billionaire's Stock Buying Checklist
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can read the full blog post “Mohnish Pabrai’s Stock Buying Checklist” here: In this episode, Andrew and Dave walk through a stock-buying ch...
Recent Stock Crashes: What the 🤯 Just Happened
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can find more resources and tools at einvestingforbeginners.com. In this episode, Andrew and Dave break down the recent volatility in the stock m...
AAR23 - How to Get the Best Deal on a House
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can find Evan’s home buying calculator at einvestingforbeginners.com/home. In this episode, Evan Raidt is joined by Andrew Sather to answer a l...
Stock Market Nerd’s Guide to Investing
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners Podcast, Brad Freeman from Stock Market Nerd joins the discussion to provide his insights on various in...
Some of the Biggest "Lightbulb Moments" of Our Investing Journey
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the pod, Andrew and Dave discuss pivotal 'light bulb moments' from their investment journeys. They explore essential insights inclu...
AAR22 - Renting vs. Owning: No Easy Answer
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can find Evan’s home buying calculator at einvestingforbeginners.com/home. In this episode, Evan Raidt and Dave Ahern tackle the classic debate...
Financials Demystified: Understanding Current Assets for Beginners
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In this episode of 'Financials Demystified,' we dive into the world of current assets, focusing primar...
Investing in Yourself: Skills, Mindsets, and Tools for Stock Pickers
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Dave dive into the crucial yet often overlooked investment of self-improvement. The discussion covers various topics, incl...
AAR21 - 5 Ratios to Understand Your Financial Situation
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can find Evan's custom home buying spreadsheet by going to http://Einvestingforbeginners.com/homebuying In this episode, Evan Raidt a...
The Truth Behind the Most Famous Slogans on Wall Street
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, Andrew and Dave dive into the truth behind some of Wall Street's most famous slogans. They discuss the deeper meanings...
Investing for Your Children's Future: Beginner's Guide & Key Accounts Explained
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Investing for Beginners podcast, we explore the topic of investing for your children. We dive into various investment options a...
AAR20 - New Job? How to Handle Finances During a Job Change
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can find Evan's custom home buying spreadsheet by going to http://Einvestingforbeginners.com/homebuying In this episode, host Evan Rai...
Financials Demystified: Everything Outside EBIT
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Dave dive deep into understanding the income statement beyond EBIT. They discuss the importance of taxes, the lifecycle of...
Don't Get Too Excited About AI Headlines Hype. Here's Why
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Dave discuss current news surrounding AI partnerships and investments, focusing on major deals involving OpenAI, Oracle, A...
AAR19 - 5 Ways to Protect Your Retirement
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You can find Evan's custom spreadsheet by going to http://Einvestingforbeginners.com/homebuying In this episode of 'At Any Rate,' host Evan Rai...
The Secret Business Model Behind Visa and Mastercard
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Dave delve into the intricate business models of Visa and MasterCard. They discuss the performance and history of these co...