Rich As A King

How can you make more money by consolidating your investments?  If your investments are scattered among different companies not only is it difficult to know what you own, but you may end up paying more in fees. Not to mention, your asset allocation may not be as diversified as you think. Organizing your investments isn’t a guarantee that you’ll make more money, but it is an effective strategy to increase investment returns. Get a link to a free tracker that will help you see your financial situation clearly and easily.

Do you want to become a better investor? Three chess strategies helped Susan Polgar’s collegiate chess team win the national championship six times in a row. Find out what these strategies are and how they can help you become a better investor and financial winner.

Listen to a story about how a man lost his retirement savings because he chose to ignore good advice. This story teaches strategic lessons about how NOT to invest your retirement savings. Get some positive tips and tactics for managing your money.

What are alternative investments? How do they compare to ETFs, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds? This week’s financial podcast explains why it is important to avoid complexity in investing, and why you should make sure to match your investments to your personality and risk tolerance.

Nobel Prize winner Harry Markowitz, pioneer of modern portfolio theory, explains his theory on how to decide to make the best move. Doug speaks with Harry Markowitz about similarities between chess and investing, and how to make successful decisions.

Set a goal, and get motivated to reach your goal by listening to the amazing story of Grandmaster Susan Polgar’s childhood, being homeschooled under the tough conditions of Communist Hungary. Discover what STRATegic goals are and how adopting this system of goal setting can help you achieve your dreams.

Protect your money by using an amazing chess move – castling. How does this “castling” work, and what’s its connection with investing? This financial podcast explains the basic steps for keeping your money and your family safe from financial checkmate.

What’s the truth behind “free offers”? Many “free offers” are scams and contain a hidden agenda. Do you know anyone who “won” a free offer only to find out the offer wasn’t free, or wasn’t what was promised? Listen to this financial podcast to hear a true story about a free offer of a cruise. And best of all, stay tuned until the end of this financial podcast for a genuine free offer – the Rich As A King poster book. It really is free – listen for the details.

Have you heard of the chess concept of perpetual check? This is when you may not win the game, but you can keep your opponent in check forever. This tactic can also be applied to finance. Learn why it is sometimes better simply not to lose than to suffer a crushing defeat.

Do you know which of your assets has the most potential to make money? Listen carefully to the answer – it may both surprise and inspire you. And once you know, follow three very important tips that will help you to use this asset to its greatest potential to make money.

If you get an inheritance, one of the first questions you may ask is how to minimize the resulting taxes. In this financial podcast, find out what you need to know about maximizing the growth of an inheritance and whether you will face estate tax issues. Reminder: download the Rich As A King poster book while we are still giving it away for free.

Buying and selling options is a frequently discussed financial strategy. What are options? Are they an appropriate investment for retirees and anyone else looking to generate income from their portfolio or invest for the long term? Listen to this financial podcast to find out how to access a free and easy-to-read explanation of how to buy call options, taken from the bonus material normally only available to people who have bought Rich As A King.

We used these 4 grandmaster tactics to create 100 episodes of the Rich As A King podcast. Grandmasters need strategy and tactics to get their high standing. They also need inspiration to continue working hard. Our celebratory 100th podcast, this episode, is all about inspiration. It begins with the story of how Susan Polgar used four grandmaster tactics to overcome the challenges that stood in her way of becoming a chess world champion. The best thing about these grandmaster tactics? They will help you achieve success both on and off the chessboard. So listen now, to learn what they are and how to integrate them in your own life. To celebrate our 100th podcast, we’re giving away a free gift – A Rich As A King poster book! Its usual price is $9.99, but listeners of this episode get it for free! Click here to download printable inspiring chess quotes. DOWNLOAD THE FREE POSTERBOOK NOW!

Financial advisors spend their workdays investing other people’s money. Have you ever wondered how they invest their own funds? While a financial advisor can be a great role model for financial success, following his investing style exactly may not be the best idea for you. What can you learn from watching how financial advisors invest, and how can you adapt this to your own personal style and circumstances? One of the most popular investments financial advisor use is the ETF (Exchange Traded Fund). Is using this investment vehicle a good move for you too?

Investing in real estate can have two possible outcomes – it can either make you rich or poor! People tend to buy properties either to live in or for an investment. Investing in real estate for either of the above reasons involves risk. This financial podcast provides a strategy for investing in real estate, describing REITs (real estate investment trusts) and why these may be a convenient way to invest in property without having to become a landlord.

What’s the most important money habit you need to get rich? Unfortunately, “getting rich quick” is a myth. Aside from robbing a bank (which I’m not recommending you do), there isn’t one single trick that can make you rich. But, there are 5 basic money habits that you can adopt to build your wealth slowly and steadily. These five tactics are easy to follow, and simple to learn. This financial podcast episode explains the 5 steps you need to take to improve your money habits. Let us know which one was the easiest to implement!

Transferring credit card balance is probably something Walter Cavanagh, the holder of the world’s record of having the most credit cards, never had to do. (He only uses one card and pays it off in full at the end of the month.) While someone has to hold the title “Holder of the Most Credit Cards” – is this an honor that you should aspire to hold? While the attractive offers made by credit card companies may make credit cards look very tempting, the initial 0% interest offered doesn’t keep you out of debt. And transferring your credit card balance from one company to another will not help you, either. In order to eliminate your credit card balance once and for all, adopt one of these suggested strategies to rid yourself of credit card debt. Send us a picture of you cutting up your credit cards and we’ll post it on the site!  

How does a terror attack affect investors? When Doug recently spoke to a lawyer at a big brokerage firm, he was shocked to find out that a result of the rise of global terrorism, the company had closed its international operations. But what is the general reaction to terror among long-term investors? What is the best way for investors to react to global terror? What should you do when the going gets rough? Tune in to get a link to more information about terror and its effects on economics and investing.

An economic problem that targets senior citizens: generally older people have a low tolerance for risk. This can translate into investments with lower returns, which means they might not “make enough” in order to meet their needs. Is there a solution to this economic problem? Could bond ladders be the answer for post-retirement investors? Listen for links to articles about bond ladders and find out why they might be a good financial strategy for you.

What can a discussion with Nobel Prize laureate Professor Angus Deaton on foreign aid teach you about personal finance skills and how to help your children with money? Learn practical tips and advice on how to teach your children good personal finance practices without patronizing them. Listen for the link to an article that Doug’s son, Yosef, wrote about the financial lessons he learned from his father, the financial planner.