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The Phil Ferguson Show
by Phil Ferguson
information and opinions on money, politics and Religion. All the things you should not discuss with your family.
Episodes
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562 How to Save Democracy - VOTE - Inflation - LT Gains
Interview with Melissa Dalton-Bradford. Her new book is "How to Save Democracy: The Anti-Authoritarian Playbook" Also Inflation is going up in the US Why are my Long Term Gains so big GO VOTE
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561 bonds - market risk - Home loan update
Discussion on bond performance over the last 12 months. Review of the connection between bond returns and changes in interest rates. And, why have long bonds done so poorly. Four and a half years ago, I bought a home in Florida for all cash. I then got an 80% loan and invested the money in the...
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560 Delay Social Security? - Vanguard Proxy ESG - Roth Conversion
Discussion on the pros and cons of delaying Social Security until the age of 70. Also, when should you start taking money out of IRAs and should you do ROTH conversions. Vanguard Proxy ESG assignment. What does it mean and what should you do about it? Review of my recent trip to Italy. I'm now...
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559 The Bible: Written by boys - Fisher - Super Shitty Fund
Interview with Karis Burkowski and David Fitzgerald. Their new book is "Clearly Written by Boys - A Woman's Guid to the Bible". The book reviews 5 of the most famous women in the bible. Deep dive in how the bible was written and modified over time to make women look dirty, weak, stupid and Evil....
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558 Eugenie C. Scott - investment scams
Interview with Eugenie C. Scott she is the retired Executive Director of the National Center for Science Education. We discuss scams with family members and what you can do to help. Also.... Follow up thoughts on BAHACon Jury Duty Rebalancing your portfolio Account transfer scam alert.
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557 Thom Hartmann - Who Killed the American Dream
Interview with Thom Hartmann. His newest book is "Who Killed the American Dream? The Greatest Political Crime Ever Told". The detailed story of how companies have been fighting for Constitutional Rights for themselves and weakening the same right for actual people. Also, A catholic bond fund.…
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556 Noah Lugeons (The Scathing Atheist) talks about the Ark Park Protest
Interview with Noah Lugeons about his recent talk and participation at the 10th annual Ark Park protest. (also known as the genocide and incest park). Investing Skeptically: Bonds! Are they magic?
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555 - Dave Ramsey 8% rule - college 529 plans & 530A kids savings account
Discussion of Dave Ramsey's 8% rule. He does not understand basic manth or variability. Also, Should you help your kids with 529 (college plans) or 530A (child savings accounts).
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554 2026 first half market update and performance numbers
2026 first half market performance update. How did stocks and bonds do in the first 6 months of 2026? Ideas for new investors. The 4 books that I recommend you read. EV charging information
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553 Reflecting pool - SpaceX 2 - CSICON - Returns Vs Price Change
Will SpaceX crush your index funds? Discussion on the green reflecting pool Returns vs. Price Changes Follow up on CSICON Discussion on a 2,000 mile drive in the 2025 ioniq 5
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552 Variable Annuity - expense ratios - CSI CON - Ioniq 9
Another example of the problems with Annuities. Is it OK to pay higher fund expense ratios for higher returns Laura Pausini concert in Orland Ioniq 9 and some EV news Still time to go to CSI Con in New York
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551 The Friendly Atheist - Hemant Mehta - ROTH IRA conversions
Interview with Hemant Mehta (a.k.a. The Friendly Atheist.) Investing Skeptically: Discusssion of ROTH IRA conversions and recharectarizations.
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550 SpaceX IPO - Index funds - Bene IRA - Bonds - BAHACON 2026
Interview with Jason Freer. We talk about BAHACON 2026. There is still time to get tickets! https://bahacon.com/ discussion on using bonds in place of a checking or savings account. Beneficiary IRA and the problem with non-liquid assets SPACEX IPO!!!!! Do you want shares? Are you afraid it is a...
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549 2026 YTD Stock returns - UK Trip - SketicampNM
Discussion on the Year To Date returns of the 6 US stock segments. How I use segments, rebalancing, diversification etc. Thoughts on my recent trip to England & Scotland A note on SkepticampNM
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548 Private Credit - Picking Mutual Funds - DAF Donor Advised Funds
Discussion of Private Credit and how it works Picking Mutual Funds and why it does not work DAF Donor Advised Funds
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547 AI Stock picking - Oil - Annuity example - Cruise
Big show today! AI stock picking and back tested data An annuity example War, Iran, Oil, gasoline oh my.... Super Shitty investment idea A cruise in the western carabbean
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546 AI problems - Viaticals - Where to invest $1k - Iran War
how to invest with just $1k US Market concentration Rant on scams, emails, texts etc Viaticals War with Iran & oil prices
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545 Ryan Cragun - Do Atheist give more or less money
Interview with Ryan Cragun. We discuss his new research. Do Atheists give more or less than other religious groups? Also, A listener email.... Should I buy an Annuity.
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544.5 Asset allocation clarification
A few listeners have emailed to let me know that I was NOT clear on the changes to the asset allocations presented in episode 544. This is a special restatment. I hope this is more clear.
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544 Erin Louis - 4 book list - 2026 Market Adjustment
Interview with Author Erin Louis. Her new book is "There's No Grave Like Home". You can order her new book now! https://a.co/d/0cIHhuva Link to Erin's website. Get information about all of her books here.... https://www.erinlouis.com/ Also in this episode 2026 Market adjustment discussion…
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543 How to rebalance - how to check performance - Synthony - Satisfaction
A walk through on how to rebalance your portfolio How to check on fund performance - Price change vs. returns Review of a concert from Synthony Home Remodel - where should you get the money?
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542 ROTH Conversion - Vanguard tool - re-balance - LT Gains - Home costs
Discussion on the Pros and cons of ROTH Conversions Vanguard has a new tool that may help but, it has llimitations. It is a good time to think about re-balancing your portfolio. Why you might want to pay some extra taxes on realized LT Gains Why are houses so expensive and why it might get worse.
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541 Gold - 2025 market performance - ROTH conversions
Investing Skeptically: Gold ETF. Should you invest in gold? 2025 Market performance Data Should you do a ROTH conversion?
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540 Jasmin Faulk - Crypto - Bitcoin - Health Insurance
Conversation with Jasmin Faulk. Her book is "The Last Sandstorn: A Memoir". She talks about how she escaped from $audi Arabia. Investing Skeptically: Crypto Update Health Insurance Costs
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539 Notes - Death and solar panels
Lots of good stuff in this episode New investment opportunity if notes Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, beneficiaries How to lose $40k on solar panels Show reviews on Apple Podcast
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538 50 Year Mortgage - Health Insurance Cost - tax rates 2025 vs 2026
Trump Updates EV sales after the end of the $7,500 tax credit tax rates 2025 vs 2026 Health Insurance costs for 2026 Is a 50 year mortgage a good idea?
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537 Long Term Care - Inherited IRA - Qualified Dividends
How to remove funds from an Inherited IRA Should you get Long Term Care Insurance What are Qualified Dividends New Rules for 401k (catch-up only in ROTH starting in 2026) Ronald Reagan on free Trade
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536 - Market performance - Trip to Italy
Thought on a recent vacation to Italy. Market data, Year to date and one year data on performance for different parts of the market. S&P 500 Inverse note
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535 Chat GPT - how to invest at age 55 - RMD - Transfers
I ask Chat GPT a question and then review the response. Information on RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions. Discussion on transfering funds.
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534 Thom Hartmann
Interview with Thom Hartmann https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thom_Hartmann Also... Information on how to drive/Charge an EV
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533 Kevin Bolling of the SSA (Secular Student Alliance)
Interview with Kevin Bolling. He is the Executive Director of the SSA (Secular Student Alliance) Investing Skeptically" Using historical data to make financial choices. Employee Stock Purchase program
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532 Wash Sale rule - Passive investing
Discussion of the Wash Sale rule. Selling stock at a loss can reduce your tax bill if you do not violate the Wash Sale Rule. Passive Investing: I review and provide commentary on a report that warns of potential problems with the increasing use of Passive / index investing. Personal rant about...
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531 Fish Stark - American Humanist Association
Interview with Fish Stark. He is the executive director of AHA (American Humanist Association). Church Money - review of a church budget and discussion on how little money (if any) goes to helping those in need.
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530 Americans United for Separation of Church and State.
Interview with:Alicia Johnson National Organizer and Student Network Manager We discuss AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE. Investing Skeptically: The FED, Bond rates, Mortgage rates and bond markets Vanguard index funds and the overlap between Large Cap and Mid Cap index funds.
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529 Private Equity
Discussion on: Private Equity Super Shitty monopoly fund Trip to Tennessee
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527 Solar panels and an EV purchase - Ioniq 5
Interview with Ben Pauluhn of Optimus Energy Solutions They install home / business solar, floating solar, EV charging equipment. https://optimusenergysolutions.com/ Discussion on my process of shopping for an additional EV. Did I buy used or new? How about a lease!
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526 BaHaCon - Tesla Charging - Valuation vs. Atheism
BaHaCon - Interview with Jeff Brooks and Robert Barnes. We discuss the date and many of the cool parts of this years convention. https://bahacon.com/ Some spaces are still available. Correction on the Tesla charging network. Can atheism hurt your business?
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525 Alternative Investments - super shitty fund - fuckery - EV Charging update
Some of today's topics... Snarky review of 5 Broadway shows Fuckery Super shitty alternatives fund EV charging locations update.
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524 Crypto - Ai - Italy - David Gerard
Interview with David Gerard. We discuss Crypto/Bitcoin and Ai. I also briefly discuss our recent trip to Italy.
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523 Life Ins (return of premium) - 4 books - Interval fund - REIT losses
Life Ins (return of premium) - Pay extra but, you get everything you paid back - or do you? 4 books you should read to learn more about investing Interval fund - a mutual fund that only allows you to get your money out 4 times per year. REIT losses - another example of big losses with reits.
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522 Long Term gains - BlackRock rant - EV information
Long Term gains - Pay now or later. EV information - 500 mile drive Trump Tariffs.
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520 Money Lies and God with Katherine Stewart - Tariffs, markets, inflation
Interview with Katherine Stewart. She is the author of the new book "Money, Lies and God". Here previous works are "The Power Worshippers" and "The Good News Club". Investing Skeptically Segment on Tariffs, taxes, economics, inflation etc.
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519 Godless Engineer - Portfolio withdrawal rate
Interview with the Godless Engineer. We discuss Jesus Mythicism, Creationism, Flat Earth and much more. Investing Skeptically - What percentage of money can you safely remove from your portfolio per year.
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518 Seth Andrews (The Thinking Atheist) - Special Market Adjustment
Interview with Seth Andrews. He runs "The Thinking Atheist" YouTube, website and Podcast. We discuss current events and solve all of the worlds problems. Special Market Adjustment. Check with your tax professional and/ or advisor before taking any action. This is not specific investment advice.
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517 Abbie Smith explains research funding - Annuity Example
Interview with Abbie Smith. She explains how the government helps fund research. We also discuss how the federal government may now stop funding important research. Annuity - Details on how an annuity work (or doesn't).
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516 2025 Polaris Plan Changes
The general outline of the Polaris Plan has been slightly changed. This episode discusses those adjustments and why they were made. Also discussed - DeepSeek
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515 Trusts - Roth conversion
Information on Trusts Should you do a ROTH conversion?
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514 ROTH Conversion - Trusts - Crypto update
Should you get a trust. I go over some of the benefits of setting up a trust. ROTH conversion. Discussion on the tax implications of converting IRA money into a ROTH IRA. Update on my opinion of Crypto currencies. news on upcoming conventions Travel plans more detail on how a convenience store...
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