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The Rational Reminder Podcast

The Rational Reminder Podcast

De: Benjamin Felix Cameron Passmore and Dan Bortolotti
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 A weekly reality check on sensible investing and financial decision-making, from three Canadians. Hosted by Benjamin Felix, Cameron Passmore, and Dan Bortolotti, Portfolio Managers at PWL Capital.2025 copyright - PWL Capital, all rights reserved Economía Finanzas Personales
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  • Episode 359 - The Most Controversial Topics in Personal Finance

    Episode 359 - The Most Controversial Topics in Personal Finance
    May 29 2025
    For the first time as a host combination, Ben, Dan, and Cameron sit down to discuss the most controversial topics in personal finance. We begin with identity and how it informs decision-making. Then, we revisit the renting versus buying debate, why this remains a highly controversial topic, the ins and outs of income investing, and understating the fervor of dividend investing. We also unpack FIRE as a branch of self-help; how it informs happiness; and how personality influences one’s approach to the FIRE principle. To end, we closely examine Bill Bengen’s 4% rule, and the Aftershow encourages us to maintain high podcasting standards while revealing what you can look forward to in our latest Rational Reminder t-shirt release. Key Points From This Episode: (0:01:25) Cameron’s positive LinkedIn experience regarding insurance. (0:08:10) How identity informs decision-making. (0:15:24) Why renting versus buying a home remains a controversial topic. (0:27:50) Income investing, covered calls, and the fervor of dividend investing. (0:46:34) FIRE: Financial independence, retire early. (0:54:36) Unpacking FIRE as a branch of self-help, and the role of FIRE in happiness. (1:07:07) How personality and identity inform one’s approach to FIRE. (1:10:34) Addressing the 4% rule. (1:14:16) The Aftershow: Setting and keeping high standards, and Rational Reminder t-shirts. Links From Today’s Episode: Meet with PWL Capital — https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/ Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://x.com/RationalRemindRational Reminder on TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@rationalreminder Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.ca Rational Reminder Merchandise — https://shop.rationalreminder.ca/ Benjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Cameron on X — https://x.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/ Dan Bortolotti on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-bortolotti-8a482310/ Episode 358: Eli Beracha: An Academic Perspective on Renting vs. Owning a Home — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/358 Episode 214: Jay Van Bavel: Shared Identities and Decision Making — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/214 Episode 260: Prof. James Choi: Practical Finance — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/260 Episode 273: Professor Samuel Hartzmark: Asset Pricing, Behavioural Finance, and Sustainability Rankings — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/273 Episode 95: Scott Rieckens (Playing with FIRE): Finding Financial Education, Perspective, and Freedom — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/95 Episode 258: Prof. Meir Statman: Financial Decisions for Normal People — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/258 Bonus Episode - Prof. Meir Statman: A Wealth of Well-Being — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/2024/4/18/bonus-episode-prof-meir-statman-a-wealth-of-well-being Episode 230: Prof. Robert Frank: Success, Luck, and Luxury — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/230 Episode 135: William Bengen: The 5% Rule for Retirement Spending — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/135 Episode 164: Comprehensive Overview: The 4% Rule — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/164 Episode 357: AMA #6 — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/357 Morgan Housel — https://www.morganhousel.com/ ‘Renting vs. Buying a Home: What People Get Wrong’ — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4H9LL7A-nQ MobLand — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31510819/ Ray Donovan — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2249007/ Animal Kingdom — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5574490/ Books From Today’s Episode: Rich Dad Poor Dad — https://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 Self Help, Inc.: Makeover Culture in American Life — https://www.amazon.com/Self-Help-Inc-Makeover-American/dp/0195337263 Papers From Today’s Episode: 'Motivated Numeracy and Enlightened Self-Government' - https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/behavioural-public-policy/article/abs/motivated-numeracy-and-enlightened-selfgovernment/EC9F2410D5562EF10B7A5E2539063806 ‘Nevertheless, They Persist: Cross-country differences in homeownership behavior’ — https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1051137721000590 ‘Rent or Buy? Inflation Experiences and Homeownership within and across Countries’ — https://www.researchgate.net/publication/379974645_...
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  • Episode 358 – Dr. Eli Beracha: Renting versus Buying a Home

    Episode 358 – Dr. Eli Beracha: Renting versus Buying a Home
    May 22 2025
    Dr. Eli Beracha has recently been recognized by The Journal of Real Estate Literature as the world’s third best in research productivity, and today, we are honoured to be joined by this top industry expert to bring more clarity to the renting versus buying debate. We use Dr. Beracha’s ‘Lessons from Over 30 Years of Buy Versus Rent Decisions: Is the American Dream Always Wise?’ and ‘Housing Ownership Decision-Making in the Framework of Household Portfolio Choice’ papers as the basis for most of today’s conversation, beginning with why owning a home is deeply rooted in the perception of the American dream. Then, we discover how to measure the true price of home ownership, how the American dream and other psychological factors influence one’s decision-making, how hard assets perform compared to stocks and bonds, and why renting comes out ahead of buying nine times out of ten. We also learn why owning is for the inherently wealthy, the ins and outs of Dr. Beracha’s rent versus buy index, the rate of property appreciation versus stock appreciation, and how renting influences saving habits compared to owning a home. To end, we dive deeper into the risk-adjusted wealth accumulation of home ownership versus renting, and Dr. Beracha compares the efficiency of the real estate market to the stock market while detailing everything to take into account to be fully-equipped to make your decision to rent or buy. Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:00) Why Dr. Eli Beracha is one of the world’s best to discuss renting vs buying a home. (0:05:32) Understanding why owning a home is deeply entrenched in the American dream. (0:06:10) The various aspects to consider when measuring the price of home ownership. (0:07:57) Weather Dr. Beracha agrees with the adage “renting is throwing money away.” (0:09:36) What the price of a home should represent, and how psychology influences decisions. (0:16:48) Unpacking Dr. Beracha’s 2012 paper subtitled, ‘Is the American Dream Always Wise?’ (0:19:51) Hard assets versus stocks and bonds, and why renting pips buying most of the time. (0:26:00) Why many still choose to own a home despite long-term financial discrepancies. (0:30:53) The ins and outs of Dr. Beracha’s rent versus buy index. (0:39:46) Why homeowners are usually wealthier than renters even though renting is “cheaper.” (0:42:03) Property appreciation, stock appreciation, and the renter’s savings rate. (0:47:41) How home ownership influences saving habits compared to renting. (0:49:46) The risk-adjusted wealth accumulation of home ownership versus renting. (0:58:40) Dr. Beracha compares the efficiency of the real estate market to the stock market. (1:03:22) Everything you need to take into account to make your decision to rent or buy. Links From Today’s Episode: Meet with PWL Capital — https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/ Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://x.com/RationalRemindRational Reminder on TikTok — www.tiktok.com/@rationalreminder Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.caBenjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Dan Bortolotti on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-bortolotti-8a482310/ Episode 325: Addressing 200+ Comments on Renting vs. Owning a Home — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/325 Episode 196: Sebastien Betermier: Hedging, Sentiment, and the Cross-Section of Equity Premia — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/196 Dr. Eli Beracha — https://www.theberachateam.com/ Dr. Eli Beracha on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-beracha-b8082250/ Dr. Eli Beracha on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/dreliberacha/ Tibor and Sheila Hollo School of Real Estate | FIU — https://business.fiu.edu/academics/departments/real-estate/ KBIS Capital — https://kbiscapital.com/ Journal of Real Estate Literature — https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/rjel20 Papers From Today’s Episode: ‘Lessons from Over 30 Years of Buy Versus Rent Decisions: Is the American Dream Always Wise?’ — https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1814227 ‘Housing Ownership Decision-Making in the Framework of Household Portfolio Choice’ — https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10835547.2017.12091472 ‘Findings from a Cross-Sectional Housing Risk-Factor Model’ — https://www.researchgate.net/publication/236023682_Findings_from_a_Cross-Sectional_Housing_Risk-Factor_Model
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  • Episode 357 – AMA #6

    Episode 357 – AMA #6
    May 15 2025
    Cameron joins Ben for his first AMA as we bring you the sixth edition of our Listener Questions and Investing Lessons mini-series. Diving right in, Ben and Cameron share their stance on the multi-host format of the Rational Reminder podcast before walking us through the new PWL Retirement Planning Tool. Then, we unpack our venture with OneDigital, recent changes at PWL Capital, how we make each episode of this show, and how we allocate our time across podcast and business responsibilities. We also examine our protocol regarding guests, why Cameron and Ben would never gamble with their own money, how the human condition prevents the full comprehension of investing as a principle, and smart money moves to make under current market conditions. To end, we discuss the effects of a capital gains tax increase, common mistakes to avoid in managing personal finances, programs and technologies for financial advisors, and the After Show, which ends with an important discussion on testicular cancer. Key Points From This Episode: (0:00:00) How Ben and Cameron feel about the multi-host format of this podcast. (0:01:12) The new PWL Retirement Planning Tool, developed by Braden Warwick. (0:03:13) Joining OneDigital and other PWL changes from the past four months. (0:09:05) Behind the scenes: Making a Rational Reminder podcast episode. (0:12:38) Allocating time for research, preparation, creating content, and business. (0:17:27) How guests inform our approach to research and preparation. (0:19:29) The reasons why we’re not risk-averse but have no appetite for gambling. (0:24:26) Why investing has been largely solved, except for the human aspect. (0:30:13) The most “rational” investing practices under current market conditions. (0:34:25) How to approach a capital gains tax increase, and why banks do what they do. (0:38:03) The most costly mistakes when it comes to managing personal finances. (0:40:12) Why we don't offer advice-only planning for DIY investors. (0:44:07) Financial app tips and tricks and programs and technologies to be aware of. (0:48:23) The After Show: Alternate personalities, noise filtering, and testicular cancer. Links From Today’s Episode: Meet with PWL Capital — https://calendly.com/d/3vm-t2j-h3p Rational Reminder on iTunes — https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rational-reminder-podcast/id1426530582. Rational Reminder Website — https://rationalreminder.ca/ Rational Reminder on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/rationalreminder/ Rational Reminder on X — https://x.com/RationalRemindRational Reminder on TikTok — www.tiktok.com/@rationalreminder Rational Reminder on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/channel/ Rational Reminder Email — info@rationalreminder.caBenjamin Felix — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Benjamin on X — https://x.com/benjaminwfelix Benjamin on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminwfelix/ Cameron Passmore — https://pwlcapital.com/our-team/ Cameron on X — https://x.com/CameronPassmore Cameron on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronpassmore/ Braden Warwick on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/braden-warwick-a40b48a3 PWL Capital Retirement Planning Tool — https://research-tools.pwlcapital.com/research/retirement OneDigital — https://www.onedigital.com/ Episode 341: PWL's Next Chapter — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/341 Episode 355: Do Index Funds Incur Adverse Selection Costs? — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/355 Episode 200: Prof. Eugene Fama — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/200 Episode 100: Prof. Kenneth French: Expect the Unexpected — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/100 Episode 93: Cliff Asness from AQR: The Impact of Stories, Behaviour and Risk — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/93 Episode 270: What Happened to All the Billionaires? with Victor Haghani and James White — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/270 Episode 11: Robb Engen: Simple vs. Complex — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/11 Episode 203: S*** (Misguided) Financial Advisors Say — https://rationalreminder.ca/podcast/203 The Money Scope Podcast — https://moneyscope.ca/ Financial Advisor Success Ep 433: When You 10X Your Advisory Firm to over $20M of Revenue…And Want to 10X Again, with Cameron Passmore — https://www.kitces.com/blog/cameron-passmore-pwl-capital-10x-revenue-growth-advisory-firm/ The Podcast Consultant — https://thepodcastconsultant.com/ The Long View — https://www.morningstar.com/podcasts/the-long-view Eli Beracha on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-beracha-b8082250/ CIBC Mutual Funds — https://www.cibc.com/en/personal-banking/investments/mutual-funds.html Microsoft Excel — https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/excel Python — https://www.python.org/ Monte Carlo — https://www.montecarlodata.com/ ChatGPT — https://chatgpt.com/ Papers From Today’s ...
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