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Join Dr. Bryan Foltice in this episode of the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast as he dives into the concept of the bias blind spot. Discover how most of us perceive ourselves as less biased than others and the psychological mechanisms behind this phenomenon.

Dr. Foltice discusses the impact of this bias on decision-making and offers personal insights and examples of common biases in daily life. Additionally, get an exciting update on his new mini-course on behavioral finance. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion aimed at increasing self-awareness and understanding in the realm of personal finance.

References: The Bias Blind Spot: Perceptions
of Bias in Self Versus Others - https://www.sakkyndig.com/psykologi/artvit/pronin2015.pdf

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:29 Unveiling the Bias Blind Spot
02:54 Behavioral Finance Course Announcement
05:18 Understanding the Bias Blind Spot
10:06 Real-World Examples of Bias
18:08 Self-Serving Bias and Cognitive Dissonance
22:10 Overcoming Bias and Final Thoughts

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Active vs Passive Management: Analyzing Mutual Fund Performance

In this episode of the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast, Dr. Bryan Foltice delves into the debate between actively managed mutual funds and their passive counterparts. He discusses market efficiency, the pitfalls of actively managed funds, and the significant impact of expenses and front-loaded fees on investment returns.

Foltice provides evidence for and against active management, compares historical performances, and explains the difference between arithmetic and geometric returns. Despite acknowledging the allure of certain actively managed funds, he advocates for index investing based on current data and research. Join the conversation and explore the intricacies of making informed investment decisions to achieve financial success.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:26 Actively Managed Mutual Funds vs. Alternatives
01:04 Reflections on Previous Episode and Dave Ramsey's Critique
04:35 Market Efficiency and Behavioral Finance
06:28 Personal Investment Strategies
07:36 Active vs. Passive Management Debate
09:45 Analyzing Historical Fund Performance
14:36 The Impact of Fees on Investment Returns
21:04 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement
21:51 Closing Remarks

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In this episode of the Bryan Foltice Behavioral Finance Podcast, Dr. Bryan Foltice discusses the controversy surrounding Dave Ramsey's recommendation of an 8% retirement withdrawal rate. He critiques Ramsey's approach, highlighting its potential risks and compares it with the more conservative 4% rate commonly advised by financial planners.

Dr. Foltice delves into the importance of considering sequence risk and advocates for a balanced, flexible strategy to ensure financial stability throughout retirement. The episode aims to provide financial insights and foster informed decision-making among listeners.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:35 Critique of Dave Ramsey's Advice
01:41 Personal Experience with Financial Peace
03:58 Long-term Financial Planning
06:23 The 4% Rule and Retirement Puzzle
14:28 Sequence of Returns Risk
19:49 Finding a Middle Ground
22:09 Conclusion and Next Steps

References
Recap on Dave Ramsey's 8% Rule - https://www.mcleanam.com/dave-ramseys-8-withdrawal-rate/
The Updated Trinity Study - https://thepoorswiss.com/updated-trinity-study/
Sequence Risk Calculator Link - https://bryanfoltice.com/resources

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