FIRE - Financial independence - retire early. discussion on this philosophy and the idea of 4% withdrawal rate from your portfolio. NEVI - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. More EV chargers and some math on how they make money. NightShares - Another idea based on Cherry picking data. Does it work? Sicily - Our one week vacation in this part…

Interview with Karin Kirk. Karin Kirk is a geologist, science writer, and professional ski instructor from Bozeman, Montana. Her writing spans topics from Earth science to EVs and often is centered around data-rich visualizations – always with the goal of bringing clear and relatable explanations to confusing topics.In addition to writing for Yale …

Investing Skeptically topices What if your company out sources your pension to an Insursance Company? You have a big purchase soon. Where should you put your money? Cash, Savings.CD, Money Market, Ultra short bonds, etc.... EV drive from Orlando to Allentown PA. Range info, charging, preconditioning in cold weather.…

Intervieew with Sarah Ray. She is with the American Humanist Association. https://thehumanist.com/contributor/sarah-ray/ Investing Skeptically: Required Minimum distributions Stock Volatility vs timePhil Ferguson

Interview with Mickey Dollens. He is a representative in Oklahoma. Investing Skeptically: An Example of how to use the Cushion. https://www.okhouse.gov/representatives/mickey-dollensPhil Ferguson

Brief review of CSIcon in Las Vegas. Total Stock Market performance The Polaris Plan Part 6.5 (7?) Reit Fund Church members steal $1.2 MillionPhil Ferguson

Interview with Kate Cohen. She is the author of "We of Little Faith - Why I stopped Pretending to Believe (And Maybe You Should Too). Investing Skeptically: Re-balancing and diversificationPhil Ferguson

Discussion of The Polaris Plan Part 6. Allocation ideas for the US stock portion of the plan.. EV - I powered several items in my house using my car Battery. Refrigerator, AC and also cooked some food.Phil Ferguson

The Polaris Plan 2025 - Part 5. Allocation ideas for international funds. Interview with Trust attorney John McNair from Texas. Rules vary by state, get a local attorney for your legal questions. Hurricane Milton prep.Phil Ferguson

Interiew with Ryan T Cragun and Jesse M Smith. We discuss their new book - Goodbye Religion: The Causes and Consequences of Secularization. Also, The Polaris Plan Part 4 FFRF Conference review CSIcon in Vegas Friends of the Show meetupPhil Ferguson

The Polaris Plan Part 3. Discussion of "The Cushion". Some fund ideas and how to allocate your positions. Interview with Ray Smock. Former historian for the US House of Representatives and Former director of the Robert C. Byrd center for Congressional History and Education at Shepard University. We discuss Trump and the many lies he tells. Also, a …

The Polaris Plan - Stocks vs Bonds. How much should you have in bonds and why? Interview with Fish Stark. He is the new Executive Director for the American Humanist Association.Phil Ferguson

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Interview with The Apostate Sisters! Learn about the cult they escaped from. Also, check out their podcast and YouTube channel! Also, what does it cost to put electricity into your car? Investing Skeptically The FED and mortage rates. Are they connected?Phil Ferguson

An update on the never ending battle to make sales people into fiduciaries. It is not looking good. How much cash should you have on hand? What is it like to drive 1150 miles in an EV?Phil Ferguson

Investing Skeptically: Re-balance, Long Term gains and tax rates Problems with winning the lottery, viaticals, annuitiesPhil Ferguson

Interview with Ryan. He found his way out of religion and shares his story! Investing Skeptically: Succession planning Crypto Astrologers Also, Biden drops from the race and Harris takes his place.Phil Ferguson

Interview with Amanda Marcotte about Project 2025 and where it comes from! Also, New examples of EV driving. 30 minutes of charging for 530 miles. Lightning kills my desktop and I had to buy a new one. Investing Skeptically: - AI trading botPhil Ferguson

Interview with religious scholar David Fitzgerald. We discuss his 3 (yes, 3) new books - "Playing God" Vol 1,2 and 3. David already has several books on religion: "Nailed - Ten Christian Myths That Show Jesus Never Existed at All", "Jesus: Mything in Action"(also in 3 parts) and "The Mormons". David and his wife are also the authors of the fantasti…

Investing Skeptically bonds! Index v Individual bonds Public v non traded reits Robert Green Ingersoll cruise to Iceland,Ireland and ScotlandPhil Ferguson

Detailed mathematical explination of the costs for Long Term Care Insurance. Church Money Medical insurance rant Solar Panel updatePhil Ferguson

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Interview with Stephen Ujlaki, the director of BAD FAITH. This is a documentary that every American should see. Also - review of another EV trip to Miami and back. Investing Skeptically: RMD - Required Minimum Distribution Inflation numbersPhil Ferguson

Interview with Kelley Laughlin. He is a host on Truth Wanted and The Non-Profits. We talk about rock solid facts, crystals, big foot and much more. Investing Skeptically: Church Money with Joel Olsteen Private REITs Tesla & Elon The FED and Interest ratesPhil Ferguson