Money For the Rest of Us

David Stein managed money professionally for decades before starting this show, and it reads exactly like what a thoughtful former CIO would put together for friends who keep asking him questions at dinner parties. Each episode picks one topic and treats it seriously. He'll spend 30 minutes on how TIPS actually protect against inflation, or walk through the math on whether private credit is worth the liquidity tradeoff, or explain the mechanics of a closed-end fund discount. Stein does not recommend specific stocks and he does not predict markets. What he does is explain how to think about an asset class so you can make your own decisions, which is much more useful in the long run. The tone is calm, a little dry, and completely free of the urgency that pollutes most investing content. No flashing red headlines, no upcoming crashes to protect yourself from, no course at the end of a funnel. The show rewards patient listening. If you have a new portfolio and want to actually understand what you own, or if you manage money for a family trust and want a second opinion from someone without skin in your game, this is one of the best ongoing educations you can subscribe to for free. Back catalog is deep.