Here are precautions we can take to avoid ponzi schemes and not become victim to investment fraud. In this episode you’ll learn: What are sources to determine the background of individuals and firms who are selling investment products and advice.What is the difference between registered investment advisors, registered investment companies and registered securities.How to analyze performance and fees to make sure they are acceptable before we invest.Why we need to be more wary if securities are not registered. Thanks to LinkedIn and Sleep Number for sponsoring the episode. For show notes and more information on this episode click here. [0:17] Personal stories surrounding fraudulent investment schemes.[2:38] The importance of authentic registration.[4:28] Who you are working with, and what are they promising?[6:34] Registered securities and registered investment companies.[8:41] Disclosing information properly when being compensated.[12:07] Deciphering performance claims.[16:37] Understanding what the fees are paying for.[18:37] Precautions to implement against fraud. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why an inverted yield curve is disconcerting given such low interest rates. Why those low rates could lead to radical central bank policies during the next recession. Thanks to Policy Genius and Blinkist for sponsoring the episode. For show notes and more information on this episode click here. [0:23] Yield curve inversion has generally led to a recession.[3:00] Stock market behavior during a recession.[5:19] Why has the yield curve inverted?[7:04] Understanding who controls and defines the policy rate[14:42] Why can’t the economy support higher interest rates?[20:08] Fear of the lower bound.[22:15] Tools to keep inflation growing.[25:31] What we should be doing to protect against what the central banks don’t know. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.