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The Father of Modern Science Looks at Dice (PoP EP3)
Discover how Galileo solved a dice puzzle for the Medici court and laid the groundwork for modern probability through clear, systematic thinking.
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Active Fund Managers vs. Indexes: Analyzing SPIVA Scorecards
The latest research in S&P's long-running study takes a fresh look at how active managers stack up. … Read More
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The Gambling Scholar (PoP EP2)
Explore how Girolamo Cardano revolutionized math with probability concepts born from his passion for gambling and intellectual courage. … Read More
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Sorting Through Your Medicare Options
Here's a cheat sheet to help wade through your healthcare choices. … Read More
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The Traveler Who Changed How the World Counts (PoP EP1)
Discover how Fibonacci revolutionized math by introducing Europe to the Hindu-Arabic numeral system, transforming commerce and trade forever. … Read More
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What Millions of People Just Learned About Investing (That IFA Clients Already Knew)
Learn why low-cost index funds and market efficiency are changing how investors approach wealth, as explained by Ben Felix on Diary of a CEO. … Read More
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A History of the Coin: From Ancient Africa to the IFA MarketCoin
From cowrie shells to modern coins, money’s evolution reflects humanity’s search for trust and value—culminating in the IFA MarketCoin, which reveals the probabilistic, unpredictable nature of financial markets. … Read More
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Q1 2026 Market Review: Insights on Domestic & International Markets
US equity markets delivered strong results in 2025 despite significant volatility and economic uncertainty. The S&P 500 gained about 18%, marking its third consecutive year of double-digit returns, although the path was uneven. Markets experienced sharp swings driven by tariff announcements, interest rate changes, concerns over artificial intelligence valuations, and … Read More
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Tune Out the Noise Documentary Analysis
Discover the intellectual roots of index investing and the role of Dimensional Fund Advisors in Errol Morris's acclaimed documentary "Tune Out the Noise." … Read More
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The Odds Have Never Been Worse: Why Stock Picking Is a Losing Game
Many individual stocks fail to beat cash. The few that do are concentrated in a shrinking minority — and the evidence shows it's getting smaller over time. The rational response: stop picking and own them all. Every year, roughly 21 million Californians buy a lottery ticket... … Read More
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US Small and Value Opened Strong in 2026
What a difference two months makes. US small cap and value stocks came out of the gates on a tear in 2026. On the other hand, large cap stocks, particularly those within growth, have lagged. The two-month return difference between large cap value and growth, at 12.1% … Read More
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Designed to Keep You Playing - The Case for Treating Trading Apps Like Casinos
Trading apps don't just make investing easier — they're often built to keep you coming back. The design choices are deliberate: remove friction, add reward loops, eliminate natural stopping points. It looks like financial access. In some respects, it functions more like a casino floor. … Read More
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Museum of American Finance Honors David Booth with Financial Innovation Award
David Booth, founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, receives the 2026 Financial Innovation Award for his groundbreaking contributions to investing. … Read More
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The Real Cost of FOMO - Why Chasing the Next Big Thing Keeps Costing Investors Money
From railroads to AI, many investment gold rush follows the same script: excitement builds, investors pile in, and many incur losses. The fear of missing out has been punishing investors for centuries. Here's what the evidence says about why it keeps happening, and what to do about … Read More
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Geopolitical Risk
Wars such as the one unfolding in Iran currently are always disturbing. For investors, there’s additional concern over whether these conflicts will spill over into their investment performance. But it’s important for investors to be cautious about making asset allocation changes in response to such events.Markets are forward-looking. … Read More
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