'Risk & Reward' with Ben Carlson: How to Stay Invested Through Market Chaos

In this episode of Dividend Stockpile, we’re joined by one of the most respected voices in investing and behavioral finance, Ben Carlson, to discuss his brand new #1 bestselling book, Risk & Reward. Ben is the Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management, co-host of the incredibly popular Animal Spirits podcast and Ask the Compound YouTube channel, author of the widely followed blog A Wealth of Common Sense, and writer of five investing books focused on helping everyday investors build long-term wealth.In our conversation, Ben shares what inspired him to write Risk & Reward and why understanding the relationship between risk, volatility, and long-term returns is one of the most important lessons investors can learn. We dive into timeless investing principles like staying invested during market turbulence, diversification, emotional discipline, and learning to embrace volatility as part of the wealth-building process rather than something to fear.We also discuss:• The biggest emotional mistakes investors make during market declines• Why patience and long-term thinking matter more than ever• Historical examples that reinforce the power of staying invested• How dividend income and portfolio cash flow can help investors stay disciplined• The risks of chasing high yields in uncertain markets• Practical portfolio management habits that reduce stress and improve decision making• How to tune out financial media noise and focus on long-term goalsWhether you’re a dividend investor, ETF investor, retiree, or simply trying to become a better long-term investor, this conversation is packed with valuable insights and practical wisdom from one of the best financial communicators in the industry today.Follow Ben and order Ben's book - Risk & Reward here: https://awealthofcommonsense.com/If you enjoy the interview, make sure to like, subscribe, and share the video with fellow investors looking to navigate market volatility with more confidence and clarity.If you want a better way to track your dividend portfolio, try Snowball Analytics! Here is my referral link (no added cost to you): https://snowball-analytics.com/register/dividendstockpileor you can use my promo code: DIVIDENDSTOCKPILE.