Rob discusses two basic approaches to rebalance your portfolio. The easiest approach is time-based and the second approach is market-based. Whichever approach you choose, you want to take emotions out of the equation. Remember, a good rebalancing approach is good enough.

The Dough Roller Money Podcast

Time-Based vs Opportunistic Rebalancing

Most people thinking about saving for retirement, but what about spending? How do you figure out how much you should spend in retirement? While there isn't a magic number, there is a withdrawal rate that historically, should help your portfolio last a good 50 years.

How Much Dough Should You Spend in Retirement?

In this episode, Rob responds to a question from a listener: "Can you explain why small cap value might not be the best bet." Rob breaks down small cap vs. large cap stocks and value vs. growth. Which is better for your portfolio? Does it matter? You may be surprised at the answer. Here's what you need to know about small caps and how they can impact your portfolio.

Small Cap Value vs. Growth: Which is Better?

Is there a formula for creating a perfect portfolio? In this episode, Rob answer's some listener questions and tells us what's important for building a sound asset allocation plan.

DR Podcast 338: Listener Q&A on Building a Sound Asset Allocation Plan

In podcast episode 337, Rob gives us an overview of where things stand with a possible second stimulus package. Find out Rob's predictions on what could be included in another stimulus deal and when we could expect it to happen.

DR Podcast 337: Forecasting the Next Stimulus Bill

Rob answers more questions from viewers in episode 336. Today he discusses where you should put your emergency fund, savings account and bond fund and talks about what on earth’s happening with interest rates.

DR Podcast 336: Where Should you Put Your Emergency Fund Given Current Interest Rates?

DR Podcast 335: How to Make the Most of Credit Card Rewards

Rob alluded to the bucket strategy in the last podcast (333) so we recommend you listen to that first and follow up with this to discover a practical strategy for managing your investments in retirement, which will help you avoid selling stocks during a bear market.

DR Podcast 334: The Bucket Strategy

In this week’s podcast, Rob discusses something a little different - it isn’t directly about money but it will help you to grow your knowledge base in the spheres of investing and personal finance. Listen on for some top reading recommendations, Rob’s note-taking method and a couple of learning hacks.

DR Podcast 333: The Art of Learning

In today’s podcast, Rob brings you up to speed on his own investments and portfolio during Covid-19 and discusses what retirement really means to him – and why it’s harder to stay retired than he thought! He hasn’t made any changes *because* of covid-19 but he does want to fill you in on the changes he’s made during this time.

DR Podcast 332: Managing Your Portfolio During COVID-19

Dividend investing can be a solid way to earn income from your investments, but there are risks associated with it too. Here's what to know first.

DR Podcast 331: What You Need to Know About Dividend Investing

COVID-19 is impacting almost every aspect of our lives. Investors now wonder, does the 4% Rule still apply or is it null and void in this economic climate?

Podcast 330: How Will COVID-19 Affect the 4% Rule Over the Next Decade?

It’s not surprising if you are worried about how COVID-19 will affect your investments. Here's how investors can take control in this unprecedented time.

DR Podcast 329: Rob Berger on COVID-19 and Your Investments

What are the common links between driving a car and automating your finances? Here's a hint, both can propel you forward. Take a listen to get your finances in gear.

DR Podcast 328: Why Driving a Car and Automating your Finances Have a Lot in Common

In podcast 327, we address misinformation and assumptions about the 4 percent rule to give you a better understanding of how it works.

DR Podcast 327: What you Really Need to Know about the Four Percent Rule

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