• Wall Street is in the business of generating fees for Wall Street. Period. It’s not in the business of getting good investment results. You have to be separate from Wall Street to do that.

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The Iron Capital Podcast

Welcome to The Iron Capital Podcast, where hosts Chuck Osborne and Michael Smith break down investment stuff through stories and anecdotes that hopefully make it easier to understand. Each episode explores a new topic anchored in current events that demystifies money management and investing for retirement.


  • Iron Capital Podcast
  • October 2, 2024
  • AssuredPartners Investment Advisors, LLC

Episode 15: DIY Investing – The #1 Lesson

Spoiler alert: The number-one lesson in investing is that there are only two ways to invest. Let’s explore. This episode is Part 5 in our DIY Investing series, breaking down the steps one must take to get started with investing.


  • Iron Capital Podcast
  • August 30, 2024
  • Iron Capital Advisors

Episode 14: DIY Investing – Next Step: 401(k)

So you’re ready to begin investing. Where to start? Chuck and Michael discuss the importance of prioritizing your retirement plan at work, and beyond that, why flexibility is key. This Part 4 in our DIY Investing series, breaking down the steps one must take to get started with investing.


  • Iron Capital Podcast
  • July 31, 2024
  • Iron Capital Advisors

Episode 13: DIY Investing – Debt: Evil or Useful?

Dave Ramsey says there is no such thing as good debt. Is he wrong? Chuck and Michael explore the pros and cons and whether debt ever has its place as a useful tool. This episode is Part 3 in our DIY Investing series, breaking down the steps one must take to get started with investing.


  • Iron Capital Podcast
  • June 19, 2024
  • Iron Capital Advisors

Episode 12 – DIY Investing: Savings

Step #2 in getting started in investing is saving. Chuck and Michael discuss the importance of an emergency fund…because stuff happens. Fifty-six percent of American’s can’t handle a $1,000 emergency without debt. Let’s explore.


  • Iron Capital Podcast
  • May 31, 2024
  • Iron Capital Advisors

Episode 11 – DIY Investing: Budgeting

Welcome to our new series on DIY Investing. How do you get started with investing? First: Do you know where your money is going? Step one is living within your means so you actually have money to invest, and that means budgeting, which is easier said than done. Let’s explore.

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    Episode 15: DIY Investing - The #1 Lesson
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    Spoiler alert: The number-one lesson in investing is that there are only two ways to invest. Let’s explore.

    This episode is Part 5 in our DIY Investing series, breaking down the steps one must take to get started with investing. Please watch, listen, like, subscribe, and share.

    YouTube – Click here to watch the video version:

    © 2024 AssuredPartners Investment Advisors, LLC dba Iron Capital Advisors

    ~Episode 15: DIY Investing – The #1 Lesson

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    Episode 14: DIY Investing - Next Step: 401(k)
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    So you’re ready to begin investing. Where to start? Chuck and Michael discuss the importance of prioritizing your retirement plan at work, and beyond that, why flexibility is key. Let’s explore.

    This episode is Part 4 in our DIY Investing series, breaking down the steps one must take to get started with investing. Please watch, listen, like, subscribe, and share.

    YouTube – Click here to watch the video version:

    ~Episode 14: DIY Investing – Next Step: 401(k)

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    Episode 13: DIY Investing - Debt: Evil or Useful?
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    Dave Ramsey says there is no such thing as good debt. Is he wrong? Chuck and Michael explore the pros and cons and whether debt ever has its place as a useful tool. This episode is Part 3 in our DIY Investing series, breaking down the steps one must take to get started with investing. Please watch, listen, like, subscribe, and share.

    YouTube – Click here to watch the video version:

    ~Episode 13: DIY Investing – Debt: Evil or Useful?

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    Episode 12 - DIY Investing: Savings
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    Welcome to the second episode in our series on DIY Investing. Step #2 in getting started in investing is saving. Chuck and Michael discuss the importance of an emergency fund…because stuff happens. Fifty-six percent of Americans can’t handle a $1,000 emergency. Let’s explore.

    YouTube – Click here to watch the video version:

    ~Episode 12 – DIY Investing: Savings

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    Episode 11 - DIY Investing: Budgeting
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    Welcome to our new series on DIY Investing. How do you get started with investing? First: Do you know where your money is going? Step one is back to basics: living within your means so you actually have money to invest, and that means budgeting, which is easier said than done. Let’s explore.

    YouTube – Click here to watch the video version.

    ~Episode 11 – DIY Investing: Budgeting