Money For the Rest of Us

J. David Stein spent nearly two decades as a Chief Investment Strategist managing billions before walking away to teach regular people how money and investing actually work. That background shows in every episode of Money For the Rest of Us. This isn't a show where someone reads blog posts into a microphone. David brings institutional-level thinking and makes it accessible without dumbing it down. Episodes are solo affairs, usually 20-25 minutes, released weekly. David picks a single investing or financial concept and breaks it apart methodically. Recent topics include asset location strategy, the real impact of inflation on different asset classes, and how to think about where you live as a financial decision. The pacing is deliberate and calm, almost professorial but in a good way. He doesn't rush, and he doesn't pad. Each episode feels like it was carefully structured before he hit record. With 567 episodes and 4.5 stars from over 1,300 ratings, the show has quietly built a devoted audience of people who want to actually understand their investments rather than just follow tips. David is particularly strong on the psychological side of investing, helping listeners recognize when emotions are driving their financial decisions. This is a perfect fit for self-directed investors who want to go beyond "buy index funds" and understand the reasoning behind different portfolio strategies. Not flashy, but consistently excellent.