Why is investing so hard? It's because our brains have been trained, over thousands of years, to trust our fear instincts. In this episode, Brian Portnoy sits down with Barry Ritholtz to explain why humans aren't built to be good investors. Portnoy has held senior investment roles throughout the hedge fund and mutual fund industries. He is also the author of the bestselling books, 'The Geometry of Wealth' and 'The Investors Paradox.'  Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you could change only one thing that would help your investing, what would it be? Your own behavior.  When it comes to investing, we are our own worst enemies. Why is this? What can we do to avoid this fate? Neurologist and professional investor Dr. William Bernstein is the author of “The Four Pillars of Investing: Lessons for Building a Winning Portfolio.” He speaks with Barry Ritholtz about how to manage our emotions to avoid poor outcomes in markets.  Each week, “At the Money” discusses an important topic in money management. From portfolio construction to taxes and cutting down on fees, join Barry Ritholtz to learn the best ways to put your money to work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.