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.
Michael F. Price
Chuck & Michael Talk Investing
The Iron Capital Podcast is now Chuck & Michael Talk Investing (March 2025).
Welcome to Chuck & Michael Talk Investing, a monthly podcast where hosts Chuck Osborne and Michael Smith talk about investing and all things related in a way you can understand. Each episode explores a new topic anchored in current events that demystifies money management and investing for retirement. Chuck and Michael Talk Investing is presented by AssuredPartners Investment Advisors (APIA).
In this episode, Chuck and Michael discuss the critical importance of liberty and economic freedom in the context of the current political landscape. Why is a money management podcast talking about freedom? They explore how freedom impacts markets, the misconceptions surrounding capitalism and socialism, and the critiques of capitalism as critiques of freedom. The conversation…
There’s a noticeable decline in the number of publicly traded companies in the U.S. despite significant economic growth. The number of companies hasn’t actually decreased; instead, more companies are now privately held. This shift has changed the investment landscape: fewer opportunities for public investors to access early-stage, high-growth companies.
When you’re making investment decisions, make sure you’re not basing your decisions on big headlines. Chuck and Michael discuss how the wise investor makes investment decisions based on the actual value of the investments. Let’s explore.
Why are international stocks outperforming U.S. stocks? Chuck and Michael discuss the economic impact of tariffs, the new trade war, and why the Trump administration’s ‘America First’ policies are not yielding positive results in the markets. Let’s explore.
Is there really a “get-rich-quick scheme”? Chuck and Michael break down compound interest, the time value of money, and the Rule of 72. Let’s explore. This episode is Part 6 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…
In this episode, Chuck and Michael discuss the critical importance of liberty and economic freedom in the context of the current political landscape. Why is a money management podcast talking about freedom? They explore how freedom impacts markets, the misconceptions surrounding capitalism and socialism, and the critiques of capitalism as critiques of freedom. The conversation delves into the housing crisis, healthcare costs, and education expenses, highlighting how government intervention has distorted these markets. They conclude by emphasizing the importance of understanding the true nature of economic freedom. Let’s explore.
There’s a noticeable decline in the number of publicly traded companies in the U.S., despite significant economic growth. The number of companies hasn’t actually decreased; instead, more companies are now privately held. This shift has changed the investment landscape: fewer opportunities for public investors to access early-stage, high-growth companies.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (passed during the George W. Bush administration) was a major turning point. It was enacted in response to major corporate fraud scandals – Enron and WorldCom – which involved fraudulent accounting and hiding liabilities. Due to public and political pressure, Congress passed Sarbanes-Oxley to tighten corporate financial reporting rules. However, this law significantly increased the cost and complexity of going public.
From our point of view, we advocate for thoughtful regulatory reform, ideally starting with repealing Sarbanes-Oxley, to unlock economic growth and restore access for everyday investors. Let’s explore.
When you’re making investment decisions, make sure you’re not basing your decisions on big headlines. Chuck and Michael discuss how the wise investor makes investment decisions based on the actual value of the investments. Let’s explore.
Why are international stocks outperforming U.S. stocks? Chuck and Michael discuss the economic impact of tariffs, the new trade war, and why the Trump administration’s ‘America First’ policies are not yielding positive results in the markets. Let’s explore.
Please watch, listen, like, subscribe, and share.
For additional context on tariffs read our February Insight, “Can’t Fight The Law.“
Is there really a “get-rich-quick scheme”? Chuck and Michael break down compound interest, the time value of money, and the Rule of 72. Let’s explore.
This episode is Part 6 in our DIY Investing series, breaking down the steps one must take to get started with investing. Please watch, listen, like, subscribe, and share.
