Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:32:50 -0400 https://www.AreYouFI.com en-us © 2026 Are You FI no c9cda3cc-cc6b-54be-8f03-206de7669c7b Jeff Harrell | Are You FI serial false When it comes to navigating the twists and turns of stock market investing, do you choose poorly? Or wisely? Experience suggests most of us are bad investors, although you may not hear this from speaking with friends and family. Sadly, the compounding effect of poor investment decisions can add up to a lot of money lost and time wasted.

On “Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails,” host Jeff Harrell offers unique perspective and energy as he guides you through common pitfalls that trap everyday investors. You’ll hear real-life investing stories sure to make you laugh, cry, think, and learn. These “don’t let this happen to you” lessons teach you to recognize, and eliminate, the bad behavioral tendencies most investors have—so you can become the hero of your own investment story.

You might be surprised (or you might not!) when you realize just how attainable financial independence (FI) can be if you invest simply and “ignore the noise.”

Start with the show "Introduction" episode and join Jeff on the investing adventure today!

ABOUT YOUR HOST:  Jeff Harrell spent over two decades as a financial advisor, portfolio manager, and public speaker. He left his financial services career for a more flexible, less stressful, location independent (LI) lifestyle, and now enjoys educating family, friends—and everyday investors—on how to invest their money wisely.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) ,behavioral finance,financial independence,emotional investing,invest smarter,investing advice,investment decisions,investing mistakes,investing stories,long term investing,passive investing,simple investing,stock market, Jeff Harrell | Are You FI https://storage.buzzsprout.com/p8xbulpnf5gfncoat9byldl0vjqt?.jpg Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails https://www.AreYouFI.com Jeff Harrell BONUS: My Investment Portfolio…From Stocks to Bonds to Cash BONUS: My Investment Portfolio…From Stocks to Bonds to Cash By listener request! In this bonus segment, host Jeff Harrell reveals his personal investment portfolio and shares insights on how he arrived at his current financial position.

The table supplement he references throughout this bonus segment lists his asset allocation of stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents, as well as the percentages he is targeting by asset class. He also gives detailed explanations for the ways in which real-life circumstances have influenced the composition of the specific investments in his portfolio.

By observing how Jeff has applied the investment strategies he highlights throughout his Invested Poorly podcast episodes, you should be able to develop a similar portfolio, tailored to your own circumstances.

Prepare to understand the investment approach taken by someone already living a financially independent lifestyle.

(Season 3 Bonus)

Resource Mentioned:

  • My Investment Portfolio table (with Individual Stocks Portfolio table) - illustrates Jeff Harrell’s asset allocation of stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents, as well as the percentages he is targeting by asset class - see episode Show Notes on our website


Other Episodes Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> By listener request! In this bonus segment, host Jeff Harrell reveals his personal investment portfolio and shares insights on how he arrived at his current financial position.

The table supplement he references throughout this bonus segment lists his asset allocation of stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents, as well as the percentages he is targeting by asset class. He also gives detailed explanations for the ways in which real-life circumstances have influenced the composition of the specific investments in his portfolio.

By observing how Jeff has applied the investment strategies he highlights throughout his Invested Poorly podcast episodes, you should be able to develop a similar portfolio, tailored to your own circumstances.

Prepare to understand the investment approach taken by someone already living a financially independent lifestyle.

(Season 3 Bonus)

Resource Mentioned:

  • My Investment Portfolio table (with Individual Stocks Portfolio table) - illustrates Jeff Harrell’s asset allocation of stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents, as well as the percentages he is targeting by asset class - see episode Show Notes on our website


Other Episodes Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI 49dec57e-0ec9-4fe9-a2ee-a38e4a459b72 Tue, 27 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 612 ,Security Selection, 3 full false Wrap-Up Season 3 – Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails (S3 E11) Wrap-Up Season 3 – Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails (S3 E11) S3 E11: Season 3 is a wrap! Host Jeff Harrell recaps the third season, summarizing all the investing and financial topics covered over the previous 10 episodes. These included discussions on stocks and bonds (individual and funds), legacy planning, financial advice, managing investor fears, and much more.

Reminder: As you progress down the road to financial independence (FI), when it comes to your investments always… “ignore the noise.”

Jeff also invites listeners to contribute their own ideas and says how to support the show for bringing about future podcast episodes and resources to help you reach your FI goals.

(Season 3 Episode 11)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S3 E11: Season 3 is a wrap! Host Jeff Harrell recaps the third season, summarizing all the investing and financial topics covered over the previous 10 episodes. These included discussions on stocks and bonds (individual and funds), legacy planning, financial advice, managing investor fears, and much more.

Reminder: As you progress down the road to financial independence (FI), when it comes to your investments always… “ignore the noise.”

Jeff also invites listeners to contribute their own ideas and says how to support the show for bringing about future podcast episodes and resources to help you reach your FI goals.

(Season 3 Episode 11)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI 6498a934-33ea-4f63-aae6-cb62c388ae13 Tue, 27 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 349 ,Investing General, 3 11 full false Fear-Based Investing…Never a Good Idea (S3 E10) Fear-Based Investing…Never a Good Idea (S3 E10) S3 E10: One trait that’s nearly universal among investors is fear. Given the inherent uncertainties in investment outcomes, investors frequently seek strategies that promise a higher degree of control over their portfolios. These strategies range from simple to complex trading methodologies, as well as various insurance-based investment products. Buyer beware!

Jeff Harrell has observed numerous attempts by investors to "protect" their investments using stop-loss orders, annuities, option trading, and more. Although such strategies appear advantageous in theory, their practical implementation often yields unexpected and disappointing results. As you will hear him reiterate, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Rather than attempting to eliminate fear, investors must learn to manage fear by accepting volatility— which will likely lead to superior long-term results.

(Season 3 Episode 10)

Other Episodes Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S3 E10: One trait that’s nearly universal among investors is fear. Given the inherent uncertainties in investment outcomes, investors frequently seek strategies that promise a higher degree of control over their portfolios. These strategies range from simple to complex trading methodologies, as well as various insurance-based investment products. Buyer beware!

Jeff Harrell has observed numerous attempts by investors to "protect" their investments using stop-loss orders, annuities, option trading, and more. Although such strategies appear advantageous in theory, their practical implementation often yields unexpected and disappointing results. As you will hear him reiterate, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Rather than attempting to eliminate fear, investors must learn to manage fear by accepting volatility— which will likely lead to superior long-term results.

(Season 3 Episode 10)

Other Episodes Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI cc82294a-04f5-4bee-8ad1-510d4136d9c1 Tue, 27 May 2025 10:00:00 -0400 923 ,Behavioral Finance, 3 10 full false Financial Professionals Never Make Mistakes…Not!! (S3 E9) Financial Professionals Never Make Mistakes…Not!! (S3 E9) S3 E9: The financial services industry is highly predatory, with some advisors prioritizing their own biases or financial interests over those of their clients. This poses a challenge for you when looking for trustworthy advisors and expecting them to act in your best interest.

Given that most people require some level of guidance to manage their finances and investments effectively, it is important to consider the potential benefits associated with hiring, or not hiring, an investment professional. No advisor is perfect, so it is advisable to have a thorough understanding of your personal financial situation, and most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask questions.

With several real-life examples, and some humility, host Jeff Harrell illustrates how adopting a "trust but verify" approach should be the standard when selecting someone to assist with managing your money.

(Season 3 Episode 9)

Other Episode Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S3 E9: The financial services industry is highly predatory, with some advisors prioritizing their own biases or financial interests over those of their clients. This poses a challenge for you when looking for trustworthy advisors and expecting them to act in your best interest.

Given that most people require some level of guidance to manage their finances and investments effectively, it is important to consider the potential benefits associated with hiring, or not hiring, an investment professional. No advisor is perfect, so it is advisable to have a thorough understanding of your personal financial situation, and most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask questions.

With several real-life examples, and some humility, host Jeff Harrell illustrates how adopting a "trust but verify" approach should be the standard when selecting someone to assist with managing your money.

(Season 3 Episode 9)

Other Episode Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI 2bbbb6ad-a9bd-40ec-af26-7482e16cc192 Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400 795 Financial Advice 3 9 full false You Spend…More Money Than You Think You Do (S3 E8) You Spend…More Money Than You Think You Do (S3 E8) S3 E8: How can you know where you’re going, if you don’t know where you’re at? This principle is crucial for achieving FI, particularly when it comes to your spending.

If you’re on the path to financial independence, having a comprehensive understanding of your living expenses can reward you with a sense of comfort. This reassuring information is not only empowering but can also allow you to envision future possibilities.

Imagine having time and lifestyle freedom!?!

For individuals on the journey to FI, consistent tracking of expenditures must become an integral part of the daily routine. Fortunately for all of us, modern resources greatly facilitate the process of expense tracking, for those prepared to make a little effort.

Jeff Harrell shares his story and approach to monitoring his spending, along with practical guidance on how you can implement similar practices.

(Season 3 Episode 8)

Resources Mentioned in Episode:

Other Episodes Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S3 E8: How can you know where you’re going, if you don’t know where you’re at? This principle is crucial for achieving FI, particularly when it comes to your spending.

If you’re on the path to financial independence, having a comprehensive understanding of your living expenses can reward you with a sense of comfort. This reassuring information is not only empowering but can also allow you to envision future possibilities.

Imagine having time and lifestyle freedom!?!

For individuals on the journey to FI, consistent tracking of expenditures must become an integral part of the daily routine. Fortunately for all of us, modern resources greatly facilitate the process of expense tracking, for those prepared to make a little effort.

Jeff Harrell shares his story and approach to monitoring his spending, along with practical guidance on how you can implement similar practices.

(Season 3 Episode 8)

Resources Mentioned in Episode:

Other Episodes Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI 7a0c1879-1cff-4176-8684-41db1893d702 Tue, 27 May 2025 08:00:00 -0400 853 Behavioral Finance 3 8 full false Neglecting Privacy and Security…A Recipe for Financial Disaster (S3 E7) Neglecting Privacy and Security…A Recipe for Financial Disaster (S3 E7) S3 E7: Scamming people out of their money is a billion-dollar global industry. Ignoring this fact in hopes it will never impact you is not only naïve, but in many ways irresponsible. Putting basic safeguards in place before you are the target of a financial scam is not very difficult, but does require a time commitment.

Host Jeff Harrell is stepping a little outside his comfort zone to address a topic that may not seem directly investment-related, but is crucial to your financial well-being, He outlines a few of the fundamental ways to minimize your risk of becoming a victim, with details about freezing your credit, using a password manager (properly), monitoring your account activity, and much more. He also tells the tale of the most memorable identity fraud incident he witnessed.

Failure to take security measures now because of the necessary time commitment could lead to countless more hours of stress, frustration—and potentially financial loss—later. After listening, you can decide for yourself if you would rather be proactive and prevent someone violating your privacy, or reactive and clean up the mess after you’ve been scammed.

(Season 3 Episode 7)

Resources Mentioned in Episode:

Additional Resources:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S3 E7: Scamming people out of their money is a billion-dollar global industry. Ignoring this fact in hopes it will never impact you is not only naïve, but in many ways irresponsible. Putting basic safeguards in place before you are the target of a financial scam is not very difficult, but does require a time commitment.

Host Jeff Harrell is stepping a little outside his comfort zone to address a topic that may not seem directly investment-related, but is crucial to your financial well-being, He outlines a few of the fundamental ways to minimize your risk of becoming a victim, with details about freezing your credit, using a password manager (properly), monitoring your account activity, and much more. He also tells the tale of the most memorable identity fraud incident he witnessed.

Failure to take security measures now because of the necessary time commitment could lead to countless more hours of stress, frustration—and potentially financial loss—later. After listening, you can decide for yourself if you would rather be proactive and prevent someone violating your privacy, or reactive and clean up the mess after you’ve been scammed.

(Season 3 Episode 7)

Resources Mentioned in Episode:

Additional Resources:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI ceee88e5-3b83-48c9-ae18-1acdf379fa8b Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 1022 ,Investing General, 3 7 full false Legacy Planning…What Are You Waiting For? (S3 E6) Legacy Planning…What Are You Waiting For? (S3 E6) S3 E6: Everyone eventually faces their ultimate demise, and when this occurs, it triggers a distressing chain of events that families dread. Not only are family members in mourning after a death, but they must address financial and estate plan matters as well. This exacerbates an already stressful time, and occasionally causes familial discord.

If maintaining a positive family legacy is important to you, it’s essential to take the necessary steps now to ensure your loved ones are prepared to handle your passing. Like it or not, neglecting this preparation will imply to your family that it was not a priority.

While there is no universal blueprint for legacy planning, Jeff Harrell highlights a few estate planning missteps he’s seen repeatedly and a couple resources to help you avoid the same common oversights.

(Season 3 Episode 6)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S3 E6: Everyone eventually faces their ultimate demise, and when this occurs, it triggers a distressing chain of events that families dread. Not only are family members in mourning after a death, but they must address financial and estate plan matters as well. This exacerbates an already stressful time, and occasionally causes familial discord.

If maintaining a positive family legacy is important to you, it’s essential to take the necessary steps now to ensure your loved ones are prepared to handle your passing. Like it or not, neglecting this preparation will imply to your family that it was not a priority.

While there is no universal blueprint for legacy planning, Jeff Harrell highlights a few estate planning missteps he’s seen repeatedly and a couple resources to help you avoid the same common oversights.

(Season 3 Episode 6)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI b57cbc3c-7187-4f12-aeb5-8845dfa4b096 Tue, 27 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 979 ,Investment Execution, 3 6 full false High-Yield Bonds…Junk or Treasure? (S3 E5) High-Yield Bonds…Junk or Treasure? (S3 E5) S3 E5: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” aptly describes high-yield, or “junk,” bonds. Host Jeff Harrell offers insight into their characteristics and how they may be the most misunderstood asset class in the financial markets.

You’ll get recommendations on how to incorporate these securities into a diversified portfolio, with strategies that differ from typical advisor and investor approaches.

Understanding that high-yield bonds rely on mathematical calculations with predictable returns over time may lead you to consider them for your portfolio.

It is advisable to listen to this entire episode before investing in junk bonds, as risks associated with these investments must be fully understood before deciding to include them in your investment allocation.

(Season 3 Episode 5)

Resource Mentioned in Episode: 

Other Episodes Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S3 E5: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder” aptly describes high-yield, or “junk,” bonds. Host Jeff Harrell offers insight into their characteristics and how they may be the most misunderstood asset class in the financial markets.

You’ll get recommendations on how to incorporate these securities into a diversified portfolio, with strategies that differ from typical advisor and investor approaches.

Understanding that high-yield bonds rely on mathematical calculations with predictable returns over time may lead you to consider them for your portfolio.

It is advisable to listen to this entire episode before investing in junk bonds, as risks associated with these investments must be fully understood before deciding to include them in your investment allocation.

(Season 3 Episode 5)

Resource Mentioned in Episode: 

Other Episodes Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI ac2c9ff6-226e-48bb-a6b1-8274d847d317 Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 948 ,Security Selection, 3 5 full false Investing in Bonds…Funds or Individual Securities? (S3 E4) Investing in Bonds…Funds or Individual Securities? (S3 E4) S3 E4: The debate around buying individual bonds versus bond mutual funds and ETFs is a polarizing one in the investment world. Proponents of individual bonds tout the benefit of a maturity date, which the other securities generally don’t offer. Jeff Harrell will give you all the information you need to decide for yourself if this benefit is worth the tradeoff.

Most investors are completely unaware of the advantages that bond funds have over individual bonds for the average retail investor. In just over 10 minutes, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge as Jeff explains the role bonds play in a portfolio and how bond prices work, and shares his experience with the actual performance of individual bonds compared to bond mutual funds and ETFs.

This is another episode that will debunk common financial market assumptions that are all-too-often made without real-world empirical evidence.

(Season 3 Episode 4)

Other Episode Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S3 E4: The debate around buying individual bonds versus bond mutual funds and ETFs is a polarizing one in the investment world. Proponents of individual bonds tout the benefit of a maturity date, which the other securities generally don’t offer. Jeff Harrell will give you all the information you need to decide for yourself if this benefit is worth the tradeoff.

Most investors are completely unaware of the advantages that bond funds have over individual bonds for the average retail investor. In just over 10 minutes, you’ll gain a wealth of knowledge as Jeff explains the role bonds play in a portfolio and how bond prices work, and shares his experience with the actual performance of individual bonds compared to bond mutual funds and ETFs.

This is another episode that will debunk common financial market assumptions that are all-too-often made without real-world empirical evidence.

(Season 3 Episode 4)

Other Episode Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI a9a777cb-6599-473c-b1c9-73b361ecd6c5 Tue, 27 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400 967 ,Security Selection, 3 4 full false Index Funds Are the “Right” Way to Invest…Maybe?? (S3 E3) Index Funds Are the “Right” Way to Invest…Maybe?? (S3 E3) S3 E3: Index funds are perhaps the greatest invention in the history of financial markets, but there may be circumstances where an alternative strategy could be superior. If you’re interested in learning a little more about building a portfolio of individual stocks, this episode is a must-listen.

Host Jeff Harrell acknowledges there is nothing an investor can do to change the overwhelming odds against outperforming the market. But… he likes to play devil’s advocate! Coupling the benefits of index funds with strategic decisions that incorporate risk tolerance, taxes, and diversification could result in higher total returns over long periods of time.

Jeff tells the story about how he began using a sector neutral strategy and shares some details about his own security selection process, as well as his thoughts on bond indexes.

This episode is perfect for the investor who recognizes the benefits of index funds but wants to spice up their portfolio to keep things interesting.

(Season 3 Episode 3)

Other Episodes Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S3 E3: Index funds are perhaps the greatest invention in the history of financial markets, but there may be circumstances where an alternative strategy could be superior. If you’re interested in learning a little more about building a portfolio of individual stocks, this episode is a must-listen.

Host Jeff Harrell acknowledges there is nothing an investor can do to change the overwhelming odds against outperforming the market. But… he likes to play devil’s advocate! Coupling the benefits of index funds with strategic decisions that incorporate risk tolerance, taxes, and diversification could result in higher total returns over long periods of time.

Jeff tells the story about how he began using a sector neutral strategy and shares some details about his own security selection process, as well as his thoughts on bond indexes.

This episode is perfect for the investor who recognizes the benefits of index funds but wants to spice up their portfolio to keep things interesting.

(Season 3 Episode 3)

Other Episodes Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI 4864cd25-648a-4f44-ba50-429a9087d69e Tue, 27 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400 957 ,Investment Execution, 3 3 full false You Know Enough About Investing to…Still Mess Everything Up (S3 E2) You Know Enough About Investing to…Still Mess Everything Up (S3 E2) S3 E2: Discovering FI (financial independence) can be thrilling and it’s tempting to quickly make changes to your finances and investments. This episode cautions you to proceed slowly to ensure you fully understand the financial ramifications of your actions. Because you don’t want to win the battle, but lose the war.

“Small things” like transaction fees, taxes, and placing trades are easily misunderstood or overlooked, thereby altering the timeline to reach FI. Another common failure discussed is not reinvesting dividends and capital gain distributions.

Jeff Harrell explains how such oversights are easy to fix if identified early. But if they go unnoticed, they could slow your FI journey significantly. Remember, a bit of knowledge goes a long way.

(Season 3 Episode 2)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

Other Episode Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S3 E2: Discovering FI (financial independence) can be thrilling and it’s tempting to quickly make changes to your finances and investments. This episode cautions you to proceed slowly to ensure you fully understand the financial ramifications of your actions. Because you don’t want to win the battle, but lose the war.

“Small things” like transaction fees, taxes, and placing trades are easily misunderstood or overlooked, thereby altering the timeline to reach FI. Another common failure discussed is not reinvesting dividends and capital gain distributions.

Jeff Harrell explains how such oversights are easy to fix if identified early. But if they go unnoticed, they could slow your FI journey significantly. Remember, a bit of knowledge goes a long way.

(Season 3 Episode 2)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

Other Episode Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI 793cc37d-e947-4c35-b457-eb9d6bce7140 Tue, 27 May 2025 02:00:00 -0400 883 ,Investment Execution, 3 2 full false Investment Phases…Accumulation to Transition to Drawdown (S3 E1) Investment Phases…Accumulation to Transition to Drawdown (S3 E1) S3 E1: The three investment phases we all go through are accumulation, transition, and drawdown. This episode explains how to invest during each phase and what changes you should make as you shift from one phase to the next. 

Host Jeff Harrell shares his unique strategy to navigate all three phases. Using his personal FI journey as a guide, you will be able to steer your own path to FI success based on your specific situation. 

In less than 15 minutes, you’ll learn how to manage a portfolio over multiple decades and life changes. Simplifying your portfolio and having a strategy based on your stage of life, not market conditions, should lead to peace of mind when it comes to managing your investments. 

(Season 3 Episode 1) 

Resources Mentioned in Episode:

Other Episodes Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S3 E1: The three investment phases we all go through are accumulation, transition, and drawdown. This episode explains how to invest during each phase and what changes you should make as you shift from one phase to the next. 

Host Jeff Harrell shares his unique strategy to navigate all three phases. Using his personal FI journey as a guide, you will be able to steer your own path to FI success based on your specific situation. 

In less than 15 minutes, you’ll learn how to manage a portfolio over multiple decades and life changes. Simplifying your portfolio and having a strategy based on your stage of life, not market conditions, should lead to peace of mind when it comes to managing your investments. 

(Season 3 Episode 1) 

Resources Mentioned in Episode:

Other Episodes Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI aab8d38e-6b97-42f1-a355-323e1f99f1a3 Tue, 27 May 2025 01:00:00 -0400 860 ,Investment Execution, 3 1 full false Season 3 Preview – Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails Season 3 Preview – Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails In the third season of Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails, host Jeff Harrell adds a twist with more personal stories, including how he’s managing his own investments. 

Season 3 highlights how Jeff’s perspective differs from mainstream financial advice with respect to investing throughout your various phases of life. He will give you some food for thought on popular investment themes such as index funds, as well as individual stocks and bonds, and more topics that impact your finances like legacy planning, privacy and security, spend tracking, etc. 

Jeff teaches many lessons learned from his FI journey, while continuing to provide plenty of examples of poor decisions he witnessed investors make during his career. All to help you enjoy a smoother path to financial independence. 

(Season 3 Trailer)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> In the third season of Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails, host Jeff Harrell adds a twist with more personal stories, including how he’s managing his own investments. 

Season 3 highlights how Jeff’s perspective differs from mainstream financial advice with respect to investing throughout your various phases of life. He will give you some food for thought on popular investment themes such as index funds, as well as individual stocks and bonds, and more topics that impact your finances like legacy planning, privacy and security, spend tracking, etc. 

Jeff teaches many lessons learned from his FI journey, while continuing to provide plenty of examples of poor decisions he witnessed investors make during his career. All to help you enjoy a smoother path to financial independence. 

(Season 3 Trailer)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI 229779d3-26b4-4984-a09a-98bc3606760b Sat, 17 May 2025 17:35:00 -0400 111 ,Investing General, 3 full false Wrap-Up Season 2 – Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails (S2 E11) Wrap-Up Season 2 – Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails (S2 E11) S2 E11: Season 2 is now in the books! Host Jeff Harrell summarizes the investing lessons learned in the second season, highlighting the theme of each of the 10 episodes—ultimately to help you sidestep those common investing pitfalls that have trapped other investors.

Jeff also shares about the ways you can stay connected to the show and reminds listeners that the path to financial independence (FI) is not complicated but requires patience.

Don’t forget, when it comes to investing, always… “ignore the noise.”

(Season 2 Episode 11)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S2 E11: Season 2 is now in the books! Host Jeff Harrell summarizes the investing lessons learned in the second season, highlighting the theme of each of the 10 episodes—ultimately to help you sidestep those common investing pitfalls that have trapped other investors.

Jeff also shares about the ways you can stay connected to the show and reminds listeners that the path to financial independence (FI) is not complicated but requires patience.

Don’t forget, when it comes to investing, always… “ignore the noise.”

(Season 2 Episode 11)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15973425 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 347 ,Investing General, 2 11 full false If You’re Worried About Running Out of Money…You Probably Won’t (S2 E10) If You’re Worried About Running Out of Money…You Probably Won’t (S2 E10) S2 E10: Speaking especially to people who are sensible with their finances and live within their means, Jeff Harrell discusses one of the greatest fears all investors face, longevity. While this fear is real for many, experience suggests these fears are likely irrational for those who act in fiscally responsible ways throughout their lifetime.

You’ll hear stories of encouragement to spend more after attaining financial independence, as well as the simple FI budget strategy Jeff uses personally to ensure he optimizes his spending now that he is FI.

This episode offers the listener an opportunity to develop a FI mindset, providing confidence all the hard work in the early years will pay off.

(Season 2 Episode 10)

Resource Mentioned in Episode: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S2 E10: Speaking especially to people who are sensible with their finances and live within their means, Jeff Harrell discusses one of the greatest fears all investors face, longevity. While this fear is real for many, experience suggests these fears are likely irrational for those who act in fiscally responsible ways throughout their lifetime.

You’ll hear stories of encouragement to spend more after attaining financial independence, as well as the simple FI budget strategy Jeff uses personally to ensure he optimizes his spending now that he is FI.

This episode offers the listener an opportunity to develop a FI mindset, providing confidence all the hard work in the early years will pay off.

(Season 2 Episode 10)

Resource Mentioned in Episode: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15972408 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 641 ,Investment Execution, 2 10 full false Financial Planning Software…Smoke and Mirrors (S2 E9) Financial Planning Software…Smoke and Mirrors (S2 E9) S2 E9: This episode highlights the shortcomings of one of the most popular benefits touted by the financial services industry: financial planning software. Jeff Harrell shares his experience with how advisors use this tool in practice, as well as how DIY investors can gain access to similar features at a fraction of the cost.

Jeff will arm you with the knowledge of just how useful—or not—these applications could be in your situation. Understanding the sensitivity of the variables and wide range of outcomes they can project will allow you to be better informed when evaluating the output.

The episode concludes with a balanced look at the real value of financial planning software and unbiased recommendations for a couple DIY solutions.

(Season 2 Episode 9)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

  • OnTrajectory – retirement planning software for regular people 
  • Projection Lab – modern financial & retirement planning tools 


Other Episode Mentioned: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S2 E9: This episode highlights the shortcomings of one of the most popular benefits touted by the financial services industry: financial planning software. Jeff Harrell shares his experience with how advisors use this tool in practice, as well as how DIY investors can gain access to similar features at a fraction of the cost.

Jeff will arm you with the knowledge of just how useful—or not—these applications could be in your situation. Understanding the sensitivity of the variables and wide range of outcomes they can project will allow you to be better informed when evaluating the output.

The episode concludes with a balanced look at the real value of financial planning software and unbiased recommendations for a couple DIY solutions.

(Season 2 Episode 9)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

  • OnTrajectory – retirement planning software for regular people 
  • Projection Lab – modern financial & retirement planning tools 


Other Episode Mentioned: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15972319 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 621 ,Financial Advice, 2 9 full false Your Investments Are Located…All Over the Place (S2 E8) Your Investments Are Located…All Over the Place (S2 E8) S2 E8: Maintaining total control of your finances starts with something that seems simple and yet tends to be a major hurdle for many of us to overcome. Discover the importance of organizing your investment accounts and how merely knowing where all your money is located can lead to better investment results in the long term.

Jeff Harrell shares more stories from the trenches of financial planning that illustrate why the negative effects of putting off your financial “to-do list” for a few more months or maybe even years will only worsen the longer you wait.

This episode is designed to get you to stop procrastinating and start taking action with some small steps that will make a big impact on your FI journey.

(Season 2 Episode 8)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

  • A list of index exchange traded funds (ETFs) to consider if your custodian doesn’t charge transaction fees for each purchase, and no-fee index mutual funds offered by custodians Schwab and Fidelity in various asset classes - see episode Show Notes on our website


Other Episode Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S2 E8: Maintaining total control of your finances starts with something that seems simple and yet tends to be a major hurdle for many of us to overcome. Discover the importance of organizing your investment accounts and how merely knowing where all your money is located can lead to better investment results in the long term.

Jeff Harrell shares more stories from the trenches of financial planning that illustrate why the negative effects of putting off your financial “to-do list” for a few more months or maybe even years will only worsen the longer you wait.

This episode is designed to get you to stop procrastinating and start taking action with some small steps that will make a big impact on your FI journey.

(Season 2 Episode 8)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

  • A list of index exchange traded funds (ETFs) to consider if your custodian doesn’t charge transaction fees for each purchase, and no-fee index mutual funds offered by custodians Schwab and Fidelity in various asset classes - see episode Show Notes on our website


Other Episode Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15972185 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 631 ,Investment Execution, 2 8 full false Investment Returns Less 1% Costs…Up to 1/3 of Your Net Worth?!? (S2 E7) Investment Returns Less 1% Costs…Up to 1/3 of Your Net Worth?!? (S2 E7) S2 E7: This episode will blow your mind when you find out how neglecting something that seems so small and insignificant can have a catastrophic impact on your timeline to reach FI. Jeff Harrell discusses how investors who make sure they pick up every “nickel, dime, and quarter” possible in their investment portfolio will reap the benefits many years down the road.

Listeners will be provided with other resources that you surely would never be directed to by the traditional financial services industry. After listening to this episode, you will be armed with the knowledge necessary to help make better investment decisions when it comes to not only choosing your investments, but how you go about personally obtaining financial advice.

Understanding the impact a small percentage can make will allow you to turn the power of compound interest in your favor.

(Season 2 Episode 7)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S2 E7: This episode will blow your mind when you find out how neglecting something that seems so small and insignificant can have a catastrophic impact on your timeline to reach FI. Jeff Harrell discusses how investors who make sure they pick up every “nickel, dime, and quarter” possible in their investment portfolio will reap the benefits many years down the road.

Listeners will be provided with other resources that you surely would never be directed to by the traditional financial services industry. After listening to this episode, you will be armed with the knowledge necessary to help make better investment decisions when it comes to not only choosing your investments, but how you go about personally obtaining financial advice.

Understanding the impact a small percentage can make will allow you to turn the power of compound interest in your favor.

(Season 2 Episode 7)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15972084 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 661 ,Investing General, 2 7 full false Focusing on Dividends and Income Is…Not Important!! (S2 E6) Focusing on Dividends and Income Is…Not Important!! (S2 E6) S2 E6: This episode might be one of the most controversial because it will challenge the view that dividends and income are meaningful when it comes to investing. Many investors find these to be a vital component of their investment strategy, but Jeff Harrell provides his take on why the yield of an investment is completely irrelevant to him.

Jeff provides examples of investors who swear by dividends, but offers research-backed evidence, as well as personal experience, as to why those beliefs are irrational and ignore the impact of inflation.

Listeners should be prepared to hear a critical take on a popular investing strategy and why it may be more bark, than bite.

(Season 2 Episode 6)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S2 E6: This episode might be one of the most controversial because it will challenge the view that dividends and income are meaningful when it comes to investing. Many investors find these to be a vital component of their investment strategy, but Jeff Harrell provides his take on why the yield of an investment is completely irrelevant to him.

Jeff provides examples of investors who swear by dividends, but offers research-backed evidence, as well as personal experience, as to why those beliefs are irrational and ignore the impact of inflation.

Listeners should be prepared to hear a critical take on a popular investing strategy and why it may be more bark, than bite.

(Season 2 Episode 6)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15971985 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 590 ,Security Selection, 2 6 full false Asset Location Is All About…Taxes, Taxes, Taxes (S2 E5) Asset Location Is All About…Taxes, Taxes, Taxes (S2 E5) S2 E5: Investing in the stock market is one of the best tools available to help you reach financial independence. However, there is one variable you must factor in that, if neglected, could result in a longer path to get there: taxes.

Jeff Harrell shares his experience which suggests that even the professionals often neglect this key component of financial planning, and there’s a rather disturbing reason as to why. Sometimes in the financial services industry, you don’t get what you pay for.

Relying on both empirical evidence, experience, and his own personal tax situation, Jeff illustrates how better understanding the impact of asset location can shorten your path to FI—and lead to more spending power once you get there.

(Season 2 Episode 5)

Resource Mentioned in Episode: 


Other Episode Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S2 E5: Investing in the stock market is one of the best tools available to help you reach financial independence. However, there is one variable you must factor in that, if neglected, could result in a longer path to get there: taxes.

Jeff Harrell shares his experience which suggests that even the professionals often neglect this key component of financial planning, and there’s a rather disturbing reason as to why. Sometimes in the financial services industry, you don’t get what you pay for.

Relying on both empirical evidence, experience, and his own personal tax situation, Jeff illustrates how better understanding the impact of asset location can shorten your path to FI—and lead to more spending power once you get there.

(Season 2 Episode 5)

Resource Mentioned in Episode: 


Other Episode Referenced:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15971861 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400 578 ,Investment Execution, 2 5 full false You Review Your Investment Accounts…Too Often? (S2 E4) You Review Your Investment Accounts…Too Often? (S2 E4) S2 E4: Having a basic understanding of your finances and your overall investment strategy is the first step on the path to FI. The problem is, as time goes on, many investors feel obligated to make adjustments to, or “tinker” with, their plan—often unnecessarily.

The stories Jeff Harrell recounts in this episode may be some of the most relatable because it’s human nature to want to “scratch that itch” now and then by changing things up. The reason this is so prevalent with investing is because by making changes we feel more in control of our investments, when the reality is that none of us can control the financial markets.

Recognizing that success on your path to FI is determined by the decisions you make before you invest any money, will bring you one step closer to achieving it.

(Season 2 Episode 4)

Resource Mentioned in Episode: 


Other Episodes Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S2 E4: Having a basic understanding of your finances and your overall investment strategy is the first step on the path to FI. The problem is, as time goes on, many investors feel obligated to make adjustments to, or “tinker” with, their plan—often unnecessarily.

The stories Jeff Harrell recounts in this episode may be some of the most relatable because it’s human nature to want to “scratch that itch” now and then by changing things up. The reason this is so prevalent with investing is because by making changes we feel more in control of our investments, when the reality is that none of us can control the financial markets.

Recognizing that success on your path to FI is determined by the decisions you make before you invest any money, will bring you one step closer to achieving it.

(Season 2 Episode 4)

Resource Mentioned in Episode: 


Other Episodes Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15971642 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 04:00:00 -0400 635 ,Investment Execution, 2 4 full false Earnings Reports Are Meaningful…Or Meaningless (S2 E3) Earnings Reports Are Meaningful…Or Meaningless (S2 E3) S2 E3: Quarterly earnings reports announcements are one of the most highly anticipated events in the investing world, so much so that financial news channels even coined the term “earnings season” for when the bulk of companies release their reports.

Although it would seem consequential for investors to follow “earnings season” closely for making well-informed investment decisions, evidence suggests otherwise. Earnings reports are more for show and much less useful than the average investor may think.

Jeff Harrell admits just how silly he finds earnings reports as he shares his first-hand experience and offers some (sarcastic) career advice for those looking to break into the highly lucrative field of analyzing companies for large brokerage houses.

This is one of the shortest episodes in Season 2, but it packs a punch and will leave you with a better understanding of how C-Suite executives at publicly traded companies might game the system. After listening, you can decide for yourself just how much stock you place in earnings reports.

(Season 2 Episode 3)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S2 E3: Quarterly earnings reports announcements are one of the most highly anticipated events in the investing world, so much so that financial news channels even coined the term “earnings season” for when the bulk of companies release their reports.

Although it would seem consequential for investors to follow “earnings season” closely for making well-informed investment decisions, evidence suggests otherwise. Earnings reports are more for show and much less useful than the average investor may think.

Jeff Harrell admits just how silly he finds earnings reports as he shares his first-hand experience and offers some (sarcastic) career advice for those looking to break into the highly lucrative field of analyzing companies for large brokerage houses.

This is one of the shortest episodes in Season 2, but it packs a punch and will leave you with a better understanding of how C-Suite executives at publicly traded companies might game the system. After listening, you can decide for yourself just how much stock you place in earnings reports.

(Season 2 Episode 3)

Resources Mentioned in Episode: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15971526 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400 556 ,Behavioral Finance, 2 3 full false Diversification Sounds Great…But Nobody Actually Does It! (S2 E2) Diversification Sounds Great…But Nobody Actually Does It! (S2 E2) S2 E2: Having a well-diversified portfolio is one of the main goals of most investment strategies. Although few would argue with this, the reality is that many investors eventually lose sight of why diversification was implemented in the first place.

This episode illustrates, with vivid examples, how investors might say they want something, but what they actually do completely contradicts their stated desire. 

Jeff Harrell also addresses whether there is any scenario in which it makes sense to ignore diversification. And he shares some insider’s knowledge about something financial service firms call “window dressing”… you’ll want to hear this.

If you were under the impression “playing Monday morning quarterback” was reserved for sports and political conversations, think again. You’ll learn just how bad investors are at second-guessing their actions when those decisions don’t work out exactly the way they thought they would.

(Season 2 Episode 2)

Other Episode Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S2 E2: Having a well-diversified portfolio is one of the main goals of most investment strategies. Although few would argue with this, the reality is that many investors eventually lose sight of why diversification was implemented in the first place.

This episode illustrates, with vivid examples, how investors might say they want something, but what they actually do completely contradicts their stated desire. 

Jeff Harrell also addresses whether there is any scenario in which it makes sense to ignore diversification. And he shares some insider’s knowledge about something financial service firms call “window dressing”… you’ll want to hear this.

If you were under the impression “playing Monday morning quarterback” was reserved for sports and political conversations, think again. You’ll learn just how bad investors are at second-guessing their actions when those decisions don’t work out exactly the way they thought they would.

(Season 2 Episode 2)

Other Episode Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15971296 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:00:00 -0400 749 ,Security Selection, 2 2 full false The More You Know About Investing…The Worse You Do?!? (S2 E1) The More You Know About Investing…The Worse You Do?!? (S2 E1) S2 E1: Obviously, more experienced investors who know a lot about investing and the financial markets must do better than those with limited investing knowledge; right? The empirical evidence is very compelling when it comes to answering this question with a loud and resounding, NO.

Jeff Harell provides research to support why simpler is often better than sophisticated when it comes to investment strategy, as well as a shocking real-life example of how not knowing much about investing can lead to impressive results.

This episode will leave you feeling confident that not only is investing wisely simple and effortless, but extremely rewarding as well.

(Season 2 Episode 1)

Resource Mentioned in Episode: 


Other Episode Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S2 E1: Obviously, more experienced investors who know a lot about investing and the financial markets must do better than those with limited investing knowledge; right? The empirical evidence is very compelling when it comes to answering this question with a loud and resounding, NO.

Jeff Harell provides research to support why simpler is often better than sophisticated when it comes to investment strategy, as well as a shocking real-life example of how not knowing much about investing can lead to impressive results.

This episode will leave you feeling confident that not only is investing wisely simple and effortless, but extremely rewarding as well.

(Season 2 Episode 1)

Resource Mentioned in Episode: 


Other Episode Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15970944 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0400 635 ,Security Selection, 2 1 full false Season 2 Preview - Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails Season 2 Preview - Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails Host Jeff Harrell announces the return of Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails for a second season. New, real-life stories of greed, fear, hubris, and negligence that ensnared other investors will help you learn how to avoid the same investing mistakes.

Season 2 introduces lessons on security selection and investment execution, as well as touches on the key topics from Season 1 of behavioral finance, investment performance, and financial advice.

Jeff reminds investors the journey to financial independence, or FI, requires patience and humility, but will ultimately provide you with the greatest return possible, TIME.

(Season 2 Trailer)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Host Jeff Harrell announces the return of Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails for a second season. New, real-life stories of greed, fear, hubris, and negligence that ensnared other investors will help you learn how to avoid the same investing mistakes.

Season 2 introduces lessons on security selection and investment execution, as well as touches on the key topics from Season 1 of behavioral finance, investment performance, and financial advice.

Jeff reminds investors the journey to financial independence, or FI, requires patience and humility, but will ultimately provide you with the greatest return possible, TIME.

(Season 2 Trailer)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15924917 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 98 ,Investing General, 2 trailer false Wrap-Up Season 1 - Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails (S1 E13) Wrap-Up Season 1 - Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails (S1 E13) S1 E13: Season 1 is now over, and Jeff Harrell reflects on what he hopes you’ve gained from the series. He highlights each of the investing lessons covered in the first season’s 12 episodes, which were designed to help you make wiser investment decisions for a smoother path to financial independence (FI).

Remember:  Focus on the long-term, control your emotions, simplify your investments, and always... "ignore the noise."

Jeff also previews what is ahead with three investing topics he plans to focus on in Season 2, as well as shares more about the ways you can stay connected to the show.

(Season 1 Episode 13)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E13: Season 1 is now over, and Jeff Harrell reflects on what he hopes you’ve gained from the series. He highlights each of the investing lessons covered in the first season’s 12 episodes, which were designed to help you make wiser investment decisions for a smoother path to financial independence (FI).

Remember:  Focus on the long-term, control your emotions, simplify your investments, and always... "ignore the noise."

Jeff also previews what is ahead with three investing topics he plans to focus on in Season 2, as well as shares more about the ways you can stay connected to the show.

(Season 1 Episode 13)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15119366 Mon, 27 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 268 ,Investing General, 1 13 full false Investment Stories Are Like Social Media…Breeding Grounds for FOMO (S1 E12) Investment Stories Are Like Social Media…Breeding Grounds for FOMO (S1 E12) S1 E12: Every investor at some point will experience FOMO (fear of missing out). Friends, family, and “experts” influence our investment decisions due to this feeling of FOMO which is rooted in our feelings of fear or greed. Arm yourself with stories of failure and actual data points to help keep you from succumbing to this common investor trap.

Jeff Harrell recalls one of his favorite investor FOMO examples that many listeners might remember, the GameStop saga of 2020, and reminds us how so many investors got caught up in the hype…to their financial detriment.

Jeff also cites statistics from a financial economics report that compared the investment performance of stocks to one-month Treasury bills. The findings are astonishing!

This episode will leave you wanting to ask yourself, honestly, “How confident am I that I can select one of the really big winners in the stock market?”

(Season 1 Episode 12)

Resource Mentioned in Episode:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E12: Every investor at some point will experience FOMO (fear of missing out). Friends, family, and “experts” influence our investment decisions due to this feeling of FOMO which is rooted in our feelings of fear or greed. Arm yourself with stories of failure and actual data points to help keep you from succumbing to this common investor trap.

Jeff Harrell recalls one of his favorite investor FOMO examples that many listeners might remember, the GameStop saga of 2020, and reminds us how so many investors got caught up in the hype…to their financial detriment.

Jeff also cites statistics from a financial economics report that compared the investment performance of stocks to one-month Treasury bills. The findings are astonishing!

This episode will leave you wanting to ask yourself, honestly, “How confident am I that I can select one of the really big winners in the stock market?”

(Season 1 Episode 12)

Resource Mentioned in Episode:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15119286 Mon, 27 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 634 ,Financial Advice, 1 12 full false Market Maven Predicts Next Stock Market Crash, Click Here…Nooo! (S1 E11) Market Maven Predicts Next Stock Market Crash, Click Here…Nooo! (S1 E11) S1 E11: Investing headlines are designed to get you to click. The more extreme the claim, the more likely we are to do what we all know we shouldn’t. What could happen to you when you push that button? Jeff Harrell tells a story about what one investor experienced after “taking the bait” and clicking on a doomsday investing headline.

A second story in this episode illustrates one of several creative schemes unscrupulous scammers use to prey on investors’ emotions—for their profit and your loss.

As you surely know, most of us are strongly motivated to act based on feelings of fear or greed. Buyer beware that swindlers in the financial arena are well aware of this too, using a variety of crooked tactics to exploit others for their gain.

The investing stories in this episode will make you want to do a better job of controlling your emotions when it comes to making investment decisions.

(Season 1 Episode 11)

Other Episode Referenced:  

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E11: Investing headlines are designed to get you to click. The more extreme the claim, the more likely we are to do what we all know we shouldn’t. What could happen to you when you push that button? Jeff Harrell tells a story about what one investor experienced after “taking the bait” and clicking on a doomsday investing headline.

A second story in this episode illustrates one of several creative schemes unscrupulous scammers use to prey on investors’ emotions—for their profit and your loss.

As you surely know, most of us are strongly motivated to act based on feelings of fear or greed. Buyer beware that swindlers in the financial arena are well aware of this too, using a variety of crooked tactics to exploit others for their gain.

The investing stories in this episode will make you want to do a better job of controlling your emotions when it comes to making investment decisions.

(Season 1 Episode 11)

Other Episode Referenced:  

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15119220 Mon, 27 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 563 ,Financial Advice, 1 11 full false My Investment Advisor Is Doing a Great Job…Are You Sure? (S1 E10) My Investment Advisor Is Doing a Great Job…Are You Sure? (S1 E10) S1 E10: Nothing is more important than trust when it comes to financial advice. Unfortunately, the complicated nature of investing results in everyday investors having a difficult time identifying misleading tactics.

Jeff Harrell shares two true stories—that infuriate him to this day—about deceptive information he discovered on real client investment reports.

Do you fully understand how to interpret your returns in your performance reports?

Jeff also outlines what you should be getting from your financial advisor, in the form of investment reports illustrating your returns compared with proper benchmarks.

(Season 1 Episode 10)

Other Episodes Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E10: Nothing is more important than trust when it comes to financial advice. Unfortunately, the complicated nature of investing results in everyday investors having a difficult time identifying misleading tactics.

Jeff Harrell shares two true stories—that infuriate him to this day—about deceptive information he discovered on real client investment reports.

Do you fully understand how to interpret your returns in your performance reports?

Jeff also outlines what you should be getting from your financial advisor, in the form of investment reports illustrating your returns compared with proper benchmarks.

(Season 1 Episode 10)

Other Episodes Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15119038 Mon, 27 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400 740 ,Investment Performance, 1 10 full false Stock Market Experts on TV Are So Smart…But Can They See the Future? (S1 E9) Stock Market Experts on TV Are So Smart…But Can They See the Future? (S1 E9) S1 E9: Perception is often extremely different than reality. Financial news channels may be the posterchild for this. A deep understanding of global economics, business management, politics, financial accounting, etc., still isn’t enough to make you able to truly predict the future.

Jeff Harrell presents the evidence to support this, with shocking data from a research report available on Standard & Poor’s website. It’s another sobering look at what the data actually says about financial experts’ ability to beat the market.

You’ll start to think twice about how the financial advice presented in popular media outlets should, or shouldn’t, impact your investment decision making.

(Season 1 Episode 9)

Resource Mentioned in Episode:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E9: Perception is often extremely different than reality. Financial news channels may be the posterchild for this. A deep understanding of global economics, business management, politics, financial accounting, etc., still isn’t enough to make you able to truly predict the future.

Jeff Harrell presents the evidence to support this, with shocking data from a research report available on Standard & Poor’s website. It’s another sobering look at what the data actually says about financial experts’ ability to beat the market.

You’ll start to think twice about how the financial advice presented in popular media outlets should, or shouldn’t, impact your investment decision making.

(Season 1 Episode 9)

Resource Mentioned in Episode:

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15117973 Mon, 27 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 659 ,Financial Advice, 1 9 full false Cost Basis Helps Determine Performance…Incorrectly (S1 E8) Cost Basis Helps Determine Performance…Incorrectly (S1 E8) S1 E8: Are you sure you understand the "Cost Basis" and “Gain/Loss” columns on your investment statements? Cost basis and gain/loss calculations are two commonly misunderstood investment terms. Learn what these calculations actually represent.

Jeff Harrell uses several examples to illustrate how cost basis can be misleading and breaks down this technical concept to help you get a better handle on understanding your investment performance. 

What most investors want to know is:  how do I determine the performance of a security I’ve invested in, or maybe even the overall performance of my accounts? Jeff provides resources that investors can use to obtain the information you are really looking for when referencing cost basis or that “gain/loss” number.

(Season 1 Episode 8)

Resources Mentioned in Episode:

  • Vanguard article, “Cost basis doesn't equal performance”
  • Morningstar.com – Type any symbol in their website's search box to find the security and then click on the tab for "Performance" (mutual funds, ETFs) or "Trailing Returns" (stocks). It will take you to a page on Morningstar’s website that shows you all relevant trailing returns and, even better, compares them to relevant benchmarks so you can evaluate the performance.

Other Episodes Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E8: Are you sure you understand the "Cost Basis" and “Gain/Loss” columns on your investment statements? Cost basis and gain/loss calculations are two commonly misunderstood investment terms. Learn what these calculations actually represent.

Jeff Harrell uses several examples to illustrate how cost basis can be misleading and breaks down this technical concept to help you get a better handle on understanding your investment performance. 

What most investors want to know is:  how do I determine the performance of a security I’ve invested in, or maybe even the overall performance of my accounts? Jeff provides resources that investors can use to obtain the information you are really looking for when referencing cost basis or that “gain/loss” number.

(Season 1 Episode 8)

Resources Mentioned in Episode:

  • Vanguard article, “Cost basis doesn't equal performance”
  • Morningstar.com – Type any symbol in their website's search box to find the security and then click on the tab for "Performance" (mutual funds, ETFs) or "Trailing Returns" (stocks). It will take you to a page on Morningstar’s website that shows you all relevant trailing returns and, even better, compares them to relevant benchmarks so you can evaluate the performance.

Other Episodes Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15117720 Mon, 27 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 816 ,Investment Performance, 1 8 full false I’ll Wait to Invest When the Stock Market Pulls Back…Why? (S1 E7) I’ll Wait to Invest When the Stock Market Pulls Back…Why? (S1 E7) S1 E7: Timing the stock market is something we’re all told not to do, yet all of us are guilty of it at some point. This episode may have the “smoking gun” illustration to help you avoid this poor decision going forward.

Jeff Harrell explains two hypothetical (and impossible) scenarios of the luckiest and unluckiest investors in history—the former buying into the stock market at the very bottom every year and the latter buying in at the very top. How wide do you think the gap is between their portfolio values after a 35-year time horizon?

He adds a third (and more realistic) scenario of an investor dollar cost averaging into the market monthly, instead of annually, and compares their portfolio to those of the world’s luckiest and unluckiest investors.

Don’t answer the following question until you’ve heard this episode: “Is now a good time to invest in the stock market?”

(Season 1 Episode 7)

Resource Mentioned in Episode: 


Other Episodes Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E7: Timing the stock market is something we’re all told not to do, yet all of us are guilty of it at some point. This episode may have the “smoking gun” illustration to help you avoid this poor decision going forward.

Jeff Harrell explains two hypothetical (and impossible) scenarios of the luckiest and unluckiest investors in history—the former buying into the stock market at the very bottom every year and the latter buying in at the very top. How wide do you think the gap is between their portfolio values after a 35-year time horizon?

He adds a third (and more realistic) scenario of an investor dollar cost averaging into the market monthly, instead of annually, and compares their portfolio to those of the world’s luckiest and unluckiest investors.

Don’t answer the following question until you’ve heard this episode: “Is now a good time to invest in the stock market?”

(Season 1 Episode 7)

Resource Mentioned in Episode: 


Other Episodes Referenced: 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15117566 Mon, 27 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400 534 ,Investment Performance, 1 7 full false Past Investment Performance Matters…Does it Really? (S1 E6) Past Investment Performance Matters…Does it Really? (S1 E6) S1 E6: Even though everyone knows past performance is no guarantee of future results, the allure of buying what you wished you’d owned tempts us all. This episode will help drive this point home further with examples of why heeding this advice is so important to successful investing.

Jeff Harrell also shares what three types of investment returns most people typically want to achieve and how most investors hold completely unrealistic expectations. He exposes the types of shady tactics some investment firms might use to prey on investors who are enamored with performance in the recent past. 

You’re likely to come away from this episode with a realization that the question, “How did that stock do last year?” probably isn’t as helpful as you thought it was. 

(Season 1 Episode 6)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E6: Even though everyone knows past performance is no guarantee of future results, the allure of buying what you wished you’d owned tempts us all. This episode will help drive this point home further with examples of why heeding this advice is so important to successful investing.

Jeff Harrell also shares what three types of investment returns most people typically want to achieve and how most investors hold completely unrealistic expectations. He exposes the types of shady tactics some investment firms might use to prey on investors who are enamored with performance in the recent past. 

You’re likely to come away from this episode with a realization that the question, “How did that stock do last year?” probably isn’t as helpful as you thought it was. 

(Season 1 Episode 6)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15117288 Mon, 27 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 613 ,Investment Performance, 1 6 full false My Investments Are Doing Awesome (Or Terrible)…How Do You Know? (S1 E5) My Investments Are Doing Awesome (Or Terrible)…How Do You Know? (S1 E5) S1 E5: Perception is often not reality. Everyday investors would do well to keep this in mind while reviewing their investment accounts. Unfortunately, many investors’ lack of understanding about performance has cost them dearly over the years.

Gaining a better understanding of this will better equip you to compare your results to relevant benchmarks, thereby improving your ability to evaluate your returns.

With a short math lesson, Jeff Harrell teaches you how to calculate investment performance. Tune in to this mini masterclass to get a better grasp on the differences between a personal rate of return and a time-weighted rate of return.

(Season 1 Episode 5)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E5: Perception is often not reality. Everyday investors would do well to keep this in mind while reviewing their investment accounts. Unfortunately, many investors’ lack of understanding about performance has cost them dearly over the years.

Gaining a better understanding of this will better equip you to compare your results to relevant benchmarks, thereby improving your ability to evaluate your returns.

With a short math lesson, Jeff Harrell teaches you how to calculate investment performance. Tune in to this mini masterclass to get a better grasp on the differences between a personal rate of return and a time-weighted rate of return.

(Season 1 Episode 5)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15117186 Mon, 27 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400 818 ,Investment Performance, 1 5 full false Stocks Are Risky…False Fact! (S1 E4) Stocks Are Risky…False Fact! (S1 E4) S1 E4: We’ve all heard the term, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” When it comes to the stock market, I’d simply change “beauty” to “risk” in this expression. How you define risk plays a huge role in your perception of stock market investing. A look at one set of data points may change all of that.

Jeff Harrell breaks down the fascinating results of a research report that analyzed stock market returns over various time periods, leading to a discussion about how risky the stock market is…or is not.

Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal—as all investment firm marketing pieces must disclose—but you should also understand that when it comes to financial markets, risk and volatility don’t mean exactly the same thing.

After hearing this episode, think about whether or not you agree with Jeff that one of the riskiest financial things you can do in your lifetime is to NOT invest in the stock market.

(Season 1 Episode 4)

Resource Mentioned in Episode:  

  • Data illustration showing positive versus negative stock market returns over various time periods - see episode Show Notes on our website

Other Episode Referenced:  

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E4: We’ve all heard the term, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” When it comes to the stock market, I’d simply change “beauty” to “risk” in this expression. How you define risk plays a huge role in your perception of stock market investing. A look at one set of data points may change all of that.

Jeff Harrell breaks down the fascinating results of a research report that analyzed stock market returns over various time periods, leading to a discussion about how risky the stock market is…or is not.

Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal—as all investment firm marketing pieces must disclose—but you should also understand that when it comes to financial markets, risk and volatility don’t mean exactly the same thing.

After hearing this episode, think about whether or not you agree with Jeff that one of the riskiest financial things you can do in your lifetime is to NOT invest in the stock market.

(Season 1 Episode 4)

Resource Mentioned in Episode:  

  • Data illustration showing positive versus negative stock market returns over various time periods - see episode Show Notes on our website

Other Episode Referenced:  

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15117011 Mon, 27 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 573 ,Behavioral Finance, 1 4 full false Saver or Investor…Which One Are You? (S1 E3) Saver or Investor…Which One Are You? (S1 E3) S1 E3: Saving is where the path to financial independence (FI) begins, but if “saving” is all you ever do with your money, then your path might be longer than necessary. Implementing the next step—investing—accelerates your journey.

Failure to understand from the outset about the inevitable ups and downs along a path to FI could cost you dearly in terms of extra years wasted unnecessarily.

Jeff Harrell shares a story about someone who decided to save their way to FI. When the story ends, hopefully you can answer this question:  “Am I a saver or an investor?"

(Season 1 Episode 3)

Other Episode Referenced:  

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E3: Saving is where the path to financial independence (FI) begins, but if “saving” is all you ever do with your money, then your path might be longer than necessary. Implementing the next step—investing—accelerates your journey.

Failure to understand from the outset about the inevitable ups and downs along a path to FI could cost you dearly in terms of extra years wasted unnecessarily.

Jeff Harrell shares a story about someone who decided to save their way to FI. When the story ends, hopefully you can answer this question:  “Am I a saver or an investor?"

(Season 1 Episode 3)

Other Episode Referenced:  

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15116691 Mon, 27 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400 606 ,Behavioral Finance, 1 3 full false Obviously, the Stock Market Is About to Crash…Buy, Buy, Buy!?! (S1 E2) Obviously, the Stock Market Is About to Crash…Buy, Buy, Buy!?! (S1 E2) S1 E2: A day has hardly gone by without someone in the media predicting doom and gloom for the stock market. Buying in to this feeling has the potential not only to be devastating to your financial well-being, but also to your sanity.

Jeff Harrell tells a true tale about a “doomsday prepper” who perpetually rooted for the stock market to fail because he started investing in a way to try and profit from a down market.

How do you think it usually works out if you’re always betting against the stock market?

(Season 1 Episode 2)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E2: A day has hardly gone by without someone in the media predicting doom and gloom for the stock market. Buying in to this feeling has the potential not only to be devastating to your financial well-being, but also to your sanity.

Jeff Harrell tells a true tale about a “doomsday prepper” who perpetually rooted for the stock market to fail because he started investing in a way to try and profit from a down market.

How do you think it usually works out if you’re always betting against the stock market?

(Season 1 Episode 2)

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15116534 Mon, 27 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400 493 ,Behavioral Finance, 1 2 full false Politics and Investing Are Like Oil and Water...They Don’t Mix (S1 E1) Politics and Investing Are Like Oil and Water...They Don’t Mix (S1 E1) S1 E1: Will the next presidential election be the “most important election ever”? You might think so when following popular media outlets where every four years we have the “most important election ever!”

Recognizing how this may be true in some ways—since elections, especially presidential elections, are a big deal—host Jeff Harrell reveals that when it comes to investing…it’s just another year. Failure to recognize this could be very costly if you let your emotions get the better of you.

Jeff describes two (of many!) real-life examples of politically-motivated investment decisions and how they ended up not working out for those investors. And if you’ve ever wondered whether the stock market performs better under a Democratic or a Republican administration, tune in because the facts may surprise you.

(Season 1 Episode 1)

Resource Mentioned in Episode:  

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> S1 E1: Will the next presidential election be the “most important election ever”? You might think so when following popular media outlets where every four years we have the “most important election ever!”

Recognizing how this may be true in some ways—since elections, especially presidential elections, are a big deal—host Jeff Harrell reveals that when it comes to investing…it’s just another year. Failure to recognize this could be very costly if you let your emotions get the better of you.

Jeff describes two (of many!) real-life examples of politically-motivated investment decisions and how they ended up not working out for those investors. And if you’ve ever wondered whether the stock market performs better under a Democratic or a Republican administration, tune in because the facts may surprise you.

(Season 1 Episode 1)

Resource Mentioned in Episode:  

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15116107 Mon, 27 May 2024 01:00:00 -0400 558 ,Behavioral Finance, 1 1 full false Introduction - Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails Introduction - Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails Have you ever thought of investing in the stock market as though it were like a great action movie? Host Jeff Harrell unveils their similarities (and a key difference!) and sets the stage for this seasonal podcast about how to simplify your investment strategy to help you reach financial independence.

Jeff, with over 20 years of experience as a former portfolio manager and financial advisor, briefly highlights the concept of financial independence, or FI, and what it offers to those seeking it. Listen to find out how embracing FI changed his life and consider whether or not you might want to pursue this path.

Avoiding investment mistakes is one of the keys to attaining financial independence. You’ll hear what trait Jeff thinks might be the most important trait any successful investor can possess. What trait do you think it is?

Jeff goes over reasons why investing in the stock market can be intimidating, but also offers hope about how everyday investors can overcome common investment pitfalls to make better investment decisions.

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Have you ever thought of investing in the stock market as though it were like a great action movie? Host Jeff Harrell unveils their similarities (and a key difference!) and sets the stage for this seasonal podcast about how to simplify your investment strategy to help you reach financial independence.

Jeff, with over 20 years of experience as a former portfolio manager and financial advisor, briefly highlights the concept of financial independence, or FI, and what it offers to those seeking it. Listen to find out how embracing FI changed his life and consider whether or not you might want to pursue this path.

Avoiding investment mistakes is one of the keys to attaining financial independence. You’ll hear what trait Jeff thinks might be the most important trait any successful investor can possess. What trait do you think it is?

Jeff goes over reasons why investing in the stock market can be intimidating, but also offers hope about how everyday investors can overcome common investment pitfalls to make better investment decisions.

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-15091278 Mon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 524 ,Investing General, 1 full false Trailer - "Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails" with Jeff Harrell Trailer - "Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails" with Jeff Harrell When it comes to navigating the twists and turns of stock market investing, do you choose poorly? Or wisely? Experience suggests most of us are bad investors, although you may not hear this from speaking with friends and family. Sadly, the compounding effect of poor investment decisions can add up to a lot of money lost and time wasted.

On Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails, host Jeff Harrell offers unique perspective and energy as he guides you through common pitfalls that trap everyday investors. You’ll hear real-life investing stories sure to make you laugh, cry, think, and learn. These “don’t let this happen to you” lessons teach you to recognize, and eliminate, the bad behavioral tendencies most investors have—so you can become the hero of your own investment story. 

You might be surprised (or you might not!) when you realize just how attainable financial independence (FI) can be if you invest simply and “ignore the noise.” 

ABOUT YOUR HOST:  Jeff Harrell spent over two decades as a financial advisor, portfolio manager, and public speaker. He left his financial services career for a more flexible, less stressful, location independent (LI) lifestyle, and now enjoys educating family, friends—and everyday investors—on how to invest their money wisely. 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> When it comes to navigating the twists and turns of stock market investing, do you choose poorly? Or wisely? Experience suggests most of us are bad investors, although you may not hear this from speaking with friends and family. Sadly, the compounding effect of poor investment decisions can add up to a lot of money lost and time wasted.

On Invested Poorly: Sad Tales of FInancial Fails, host Jeff Harrell offers unique perspective and energy as he guides you through common pitfalls that trap everyday investors. You’ll hear real-life investing stories sure to make you laugh, cry, think, and learn. These “don’t let this happen to you” lessons teach you to recognize, and eliminate, the bad behavioral tendencies most investors have—so you can become the hero of your own investment story. 

You might be surprised (or you might not!) when you realize just how attainable financial independence (FI) can be if you invest simply and “ignore the noise.” 

ABOUT YOUR HOST:  Jeff Harrell spent over two decades as a financial advisor, portfolio manager, and public speaker. He left his financial services career for a more flexible, less stressful, location independent (LI) lifestyle, and now enjoys educating family, friends—and everyday investors—on how to invest their money wisely. 

Podcast produced by Ted Cragg of QuickEditPodcasts.com
Music Credit: Dream Cave / Adventure Awaits / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

]]> Jeff Harrell | Are You FI Buzzsprout-14957039 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 131 ,Investing General, trailer false